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 adds long-range variants to Han sedan lineup to boost appeal

    Both the hybrid Han DM-i and all-electric Han EV now offer new variants with longer ranges, while priced lower after limited-time offers.

  • BYD launches 2026 Seal 05 DM-i hybrid sedan, starting at $11,180

    The 2026 Seal 05 DM-i has a battery range of 128 km, longer than its predecessor's 55-120 km.

  • BYD to discontinue Song Plus amid product lineup change as SUV nears 1.6 million sales

    The Song Plus, the only model in BYD's Ocean series named after a Chinese dynasty, is being replaced by the Sealion 06.

  • BYD's 14 millionth NEV rolls off line at Brazil plant, delivered to President Lula

    The rollout of BYD's 14 millionth NEV comes about 11 months after its 10 millionth vehicle.

  • BYD to launch Shark pickup in China 'sooner or later,' exec says

    BYD is planning to launch the Shark pickup in the domestic Chinese market after the model has already been rolled out in multiple overseas markets.

  • BYD Sept sales breakdown: Qin 67,577 units, Sealion 54,065

    The BYD Qin family models sold 67,577 units in September, remaining BYD's top-selling lineup.

  • BYD Sept NEV sales down 5.52% year-on-year as hybrids continue to decline

    This marks the first year-on-year decline in BYD's monthly NEV sales since March 2024, with PHEV sales falling 25.58 percent.

  • BYD reaches 1,000th electric bus production milestone in Hungary

    BYD plans to expand its Hungarian bus factory with an additional 29,000 square meters of production facilities, increasing annual capacity for electric buses and trucks.

  • BYD launches Qin L EV sedan in Malaysia

    The Qin L EV has been rebranded as the Seal 6 EV in Malaysia, with a starting price of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit ($23,740).

  • BYD's 8th car carrier enters service

    All eight cargo vessels in BYD's fleet are now operational, with annual transport capacity exceeding one million vehicles.