BYD

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BYD is China's largest new energy vehicle (NEV) maker and one of the world's largest battery makers.
Founded: Feb 1995
Founder: Wang Chuanfu
Ticker: HKG: 1211
HQ: Shenzhen
2024 revenue: RMB 777.10 billion
Website: byd.com
  • BYD cuts prices on some models, delivery wait times shortened

    This is BYD's first price cut this year, meaning that keeping market share stable in 2023 may be more important than maintaining profit margins.

  • BYD's mysterious new brand has internal code name 'F Brand', could target off-road market, report says

    BYD's personalized new brand has an internal code name of "F Brand" and the first model could be an off-road SUV like Great Wall Motor's Tank 300, local media said.

  • BYD so far ahead of Tesla in China that 'it's almost ridiculous,' says Charlie Munger

    If all the manufacturing space BYD has to build cars in China is counted, it would amount to a big percentage of Manhattan island, Munger noted.

  • BYD partners with Santander Bank in Mexico to pave way for local market entry

    BYD will sell all-electric versions of its Tang SUV and Han sedan through seven dealers in Mexico in 2023, an executive said last year.

  • BYD says Qin Plus DM-i 2023 gets over 15,000 orders 3 days after launch

    With a starting price range of RMB 99,800 ($14,650) to RMB 145,800, the Qin Plus DM-i 2023 is the first time BYD has made a model with its DM-i powertrain starting at less than RMB 100,000.

  • BYD launches Qin Plus DM-i 2023, aiming to further disrupt conventional fuel car market

    With a starting price of RMB 99,800 ($14,650), the Qin Plus DM-i 2023 is the first time BYD has made a model with its DM-i powertrain start at less than RMB 100,000.

  • BYD to begin construction of 543 MWh energy storage system in Las Vegas in Q2

    BYD has launched the deployment of the project, which will begin construction in the second quarter and is expected to be in commercial operation by the end of the year.

  • BYD Jan sales breakdown: Song 49,865 units, Yuan 23,231 units

    Sales of BYD's main budget models fell less because they have accumulated relatively more orders, analysts said.

  • BYD's NEV sales fall to 151,341 units in Jan, ending 10-month streak of growth

    BYD's NEV sales ended a 10-month streak of growth, as the Chinese New Year holiday took its toll on sales.

  • BYD starts selling EVs in Japan, first model Atto 3

    The BYD Atto 3 costs about $33,800 in Japan, cheaper than Tesla and Nissan EVs, and deliveries are expected to start there around March.