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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's Denza brand hikes D9 EV price by $865

    Deliveries of the Denza D9 EV began last week, with an executive saying at the time that the Denza received more than 10,000 new orders in February.

  • BYD to take on Mercedes-Benz G-Class with 1st model of F brand, report says

    The first product of the F brand will be launched within the year and will focus on the off-road segment, according to local media.

  • BYD's battery base in Wenzhou with planned annual capacity of 20 GWh starts construction

    BYD's battery base in Wenzhou has a planned investment of RMB 6.5 billion, with the first production line expected to start production in 2024.

  • BYD says price cuts are promotions by some dealers, not official acts

    The price cuts are promotions by some dealers in some areas, and BYD is not considering cutting prices at the moment, a company source said.

  • 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.