BYD News

BYD Seal 06 is a new plug-in hybrid sedan that can travel up to 90 km on electricity

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) disclosed the BYD 06 design and key specifications.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 5, 2024, 2:25 p.m.
BYD Yuan UP revealed as the smallest SUV of the Yuan family

Similar to the BYD Dolphin, it can be equipped with a 70 kW or 130 kW electric motor.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 2, 2024, 2:55 p.m.
BYD announces European launch of Seal U in February

In Germany, the starting prices for this electric SUV begin at 41,990 euros.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 31, 2024, 10:57 a.m.
BYD to transform former Ford plant into EV factory

BYD plans to convert a former Ford plant in Brazil into an electric vehicle facility. The former fossil fuel car manufacturing plant will be BYD's first EV production facility outside Asia.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 30, 2024, 4:22 p.m.
BYD May Introduce 1,184-HP YangWang U8 and 670-HP Fang Cheng Bao 5 SUVs in Europe

BYD is considering the European launch of two SUVs, targeting competitors like the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 23, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
BYD Sea Lion 07 Electric SUV Specs Revealed Ahead of Official Launch, Set to Rival Tesla Model Y

BYD's response to the Tesla Model Y is slated to hit the market in the first half of this year. Prior to its official launch, specifications for the BYD Sea Lion 07 electric SUV have been unveiled.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 17, 2024, 11:43 a.m.
BYD Breaks Ground on First Sodium-Ion EV Battery Plant

BYD, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer in China, has commenced construction of its inaugural sodium-ion battery plant, marking a significant advancement in alternative battery technology for EVs.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 8, 2024, 4:59 p.m.
BYD now sells more electric cars than Tesla

China's BYD overtook Tesla to become the world's largest electric car company in the last quarter of 2023.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 3, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
Hungary Wins Bid for BYD Electric Car Factory

BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced its expansion into Europe with a new manufacturing facility in Hungary. This initiative marks the company's first such venture on the continent.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 22, 2023, 7:33 p.m.
BYD’s new Tesla Model Y-rival earns over 8K orders in 3 days

BYD's latest electric SUV, the Song L, takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y. And the Song L's start is impressive, with over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 21, 2023, 5:48 p.m.
For the first time, BYD transported a large batch of lithium batteries from China to Germany by aircraft

BYD FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD Group Fudi Battery Co., Ltd., recently achieved a significant milestone by completing its first large-scale export of LFP Blade battery packs through air transportation. This event marks a critical development in the global distribution of large power lithium battery packs.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 28, 2023, 1:29 p.m.
BYD Surpasses 6 Million Electrified Vehicles: A Milestone in Rapid Production Growth

BYD has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 6 millionth New Energy Vehicle (the term used for plug-in electric vehicles in China). The marker vehicle, the Fang Cheng Bao 5 SUV, was produced just three months after the company's 5 millionth NEV.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 24, 2023, 12:10 p.m.
BYD Seal and Dolphin awarded top safety marks in Australia

The Dolphin, the most affordable electric vehicle in Australia, starts at just AU$38,890, while the Seal begins at AU$49,888. Both of these highly anticipated EVs have been awarded 5-star ANCAP safety ratings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 13, 2023, 3:52 p.m.
BYD and Tesla tie in electric car sales

An exceptional thing happened in the third quarter of 2023, as the two largest all-electric car manufacturers - Tesla and BYD - sold a similar number of vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 30, 2023, 12:43 p.m.
BYD Han electric sedan faces difficulties in moose test

The BYD Han, an electric four-door car originating from China, is now up for grabs in Europe. The vehicle recently underwent a moose test to assess its agility through a series of cones.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 12:24 p.m.
BYD YangWang U6 aims to claim the title of the most aerodynamic production car in the world

YangWang, a brand under BYD's umbrella, is preparing to introduce its third model, the U6 sedan. This vehicle, joining the ranks of the U8 flagship SUV and U9 electric supercar, is creating quite a buzz with its remarkable aerodynamic performance, boasting an impressive aerodynamic coefficient of just 0.195 cd.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
BYD to expand its electric car lineup in Europe with Seal U SUV

BYD plans to grow its European electric car selection by adding a new SUV model, the 'Seal U', based on the Seal sedan. During IAA Mobility in September, the brand will unveil this new vehicle along with five other models for European drivers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 2:19 p.m.
BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 is China's Toyota Land Cruiser competitor

BYD, a Chinese automotive brand, has introduced a new SUV-focused sub-brand called Fang Cheng Bao. Their first model, the Leopard 5, is a plug-in hybrid ladder-frame off-roader designed to rival the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 18, 2023, 1:21 p.m.
BYD to integrate Stingray's Karaoke Party app into its cars

BYD will install Canadian media firm Stingray’s popular karaoke singing app in many of its new energy vehicles which will be rolled out in markets around the world. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) is the Chinese term for vehicles powered entirely or predominantly by electric energy, including plug-in hybrids.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 17, 2023, 3:37 p.m.
BYD has called on its Chinese counterparts to join forces to fully establish China as a leader in the car industry and “demolish the old legends”

BYD, a Chinese automaker, is urging other Chinese car manufacturers to collaborate and unite in order to establish China as a dominant force in the global car industry.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 14, 2023, 3:25 p.m.

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