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BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached a speed of 496.22 km/h

BYD, the parent company of the Yangwang brand, considers this a world record among production cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 23, 2025, 8:33 a.m.
BYD wants to fully localize its European model range by 2028

Chinese automotive giant BYD has announced plans to fully localize the production of European versions of its electric vehicles in Europe by 2028 in response to EU tariff policies.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2025, 11:04 a.m.
BYD Yangwang U9 reached a speed of 472.41 km/h, becoming one of the fastest EVs in the world

BYD has announced that its prototype Yangwang U9 has achieved a maximum speed of 472.41 km/h. This is the best result among all Chinese-produced electric vehicles and in the world overall, but only if we do not take into account special record-setting vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 27, 2025, 9:10 a.m.
BYD opened a huge amusement park with cars

The Chinese automotive giant BYD has launched a theme center for car enthusiasts in Zhengzhou. Test drives of various models are available, including the electric supercar Yangwang U9.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 21, 2025, 11:53 a.m.
BYD has already produced 13 million electrified vehicles

Chinese BYD has announced achieving another milestone: the 13 millionth new energy vehicle has rolled off the assembly line - this is the term used in China for all battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2025, 9:21 a.m.
400 kilometres in 5 minutes: BYD unveils two electric cars with very fast charging

BYD has unveiled the first two "Super e-Platform" electric vehicles in China - the Han L sedan and the Tang L SUV. Their main highlight is their incredible charging speed, which almost equates the process to filling up with petrol.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 11, 2025, 2:21 p.m.
BYD's new generation of electric cars supports megawatt charging

China's BYD has unveiled its "Super e-Platform" electric vehicle platform, which has a 1000-volt architecture and supports up to 1MW charging.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2025, 7:39 p.m.
The design of the updated version of the budget electric car BYD Dolphin is revealed

The BYD Dolphin will soon receive its first major update since its debut in 2021.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 10, 2024, 6:18 p.m.
BYD sends 5,000 electric cars to Europe on new ship

BYD's new ship "BYD CHANGZHOU" left port on November 29, 2024, carrying 5,000 new energy vehicles. The ship set off from Yantai in China's Shandong province, heading for Bristol in the UK and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Maksim Tropko

Dec. 4, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV

BYD, the Chinese car company focused on electric vehicles, has hit a big milestone. They've made their 10 millionth new energy vehicle, counting both full electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Maksim Tropko

Nov. 19, 2024, 12:48 p.m.
Upgraded 2025 BYD Han Debuts in China: PHEV and EV Models Now Unified

BYD has launched the updated 2025 Han in China, introducing enhanced technology and improved performance while slightly lowering the starting price.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 10, 2024, 6:07 p.m.
BYD to use Huawei's advanced autonomous driving system in off-road EVs

BYD and Huawei have joined forces to bring advanced self-driving tech to off-road electric vehicles. The Chinese EV giant announced on Tuesday that it will use Huawei's cutting-edge autonomous driving system in its new SUV.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 27, 2024, 12:40 p.m.
This is the production version of the BYD Seal 06 GT Electric hatchback

Chinese automaker BYD has revealed images of its latest fully electric hatchback, the Seal 06 GT. This production model originates from the BYD Ocean M Concept, which was first showcased at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 27, 2024, 10:57 a.m.
Uber and BYD team up to bring 100,000 EVs to its ride-hailing platform

Uber and Chinese automaker BYD have announced a multi-year partnership to introduce 100,000 new electric vehicles (EVs) to Uber’s ride-hailing platform globally.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 4:19 p.m.
Parts supplier Forvia to work with BYD's new factory in Hungary as an extension of their current partnership in Asia

The world's seventh-largest car parts supplier, Forvia, announced it will extend its partnership with Chinese battery specialist and car maker BYD to Europe. This collaboration will see both companies operating together in BYD's new factory in Hungary, building on their existing partnership in Asia.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 3:38 p.m.
Denza Pushes European Expansion Despite New EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Denza is moving ahead with its European expansion plans despite new EU import tariffs on Chinese EVs. European product boss Yi Sun told Autocar that parent company BYD is in talks with potential dealers to bring the 14-year-old EV brand to the region, positioning it as a competitor to Audi and BMW.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 8, 2024, 12:44 p.m.
1,300 hp Yangwang U9 EV supercar takes to the N?rburgring (video)

BYD's four-engine electric supercar is being driven to perfection at the famous race track in Germany. The car is pushed to the limits of performance and its brake discs turn red after taking tight corners.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 1, 2024, 6:48 p.m.
BYD reveals UK pricing for Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV

BYD has announced the UK pricing for its new Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV. This vehicle marks BYD's entry into the European plug-in hybrid market, aimed at providing a bridge for consumers easing from traditional fuel vehicles to electric models.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 13, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
BYD Seal to Charge at Tesla V3 Superchargers in Australia

Last year Tesla opened its V3 Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric cars in Australia. Initially, BYD car owners faced issues using these chargers, but solutions are rolling out for models manufactured from March 2024 onwards.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 31, 2024, 12:22 p.m.
New BYD Hybrid Can Drive Non-Stop for More Than 2,100 Kilometres

BYD has launched a new hybrid powertrain capable of exceeding 2,100 kilometres without the need for recharging or refueling. Announced during a live-streamed event in China on Tuesday (May 28), the innovation places BYD in direct competition with industry giants like Toyota Motor and Volkswagen in the electric vehicle market.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 29, 2024, 3:22 p.m.

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