Dyson Plans to Build Electric Cars in Singapore

The British company said the manufacturing site should be completed by 2020 with sales beginning the following year

LONDON—Dyson Ltd., best known for its high-end vacuum cleaners, said Tuesday it plans to build electric cars in Singapore, aiming to make its mark on the auto industry in fast-growing Asian markets.

The closely held British company said a manufacturing facility would be built by 2020 and that its vehicles—set to compete against electric-car pioneer Tesla Inc. and other major auto makers—would go on sale the following year.

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