BYD

BYD retained its position as the top BEV seller in the third quarter with a 15.4 percent global share, though sales declined compared to the second quarter.

The BYD Yuan Up DM-i, rebranded as Atto 2 DM-i in Europe, is the first PHEV model in the Yuan family and is unavailable in China.

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved an officially certified top speed of 496.22 km/h at Germany's ATP test track, setting a world record for production vehicles.

BYD vehicles equipped with smart driving systems now generate over 130 million km of assisted driving data daily.

CATL's market share in October increased by 0.19 percentage points compared to September, while BYD's share grew by 0.22 percentage points.

Tesla's share of China's NEV market in October stood at 2.03 percent, dropping out of the top 10 for the first time since August 2022.

BYD's overseas sales target for 2026 is 1.5-1.6 million vehicles, with growth primarily driven by new model launches, Citi said.

BYD showcased the Yangwang U8 to local customers during a new store opening in the UAE in September 2024.

CATL and BYD collectively installed 442.2 GWh of EV batteries in January-September 2025, accounting for 54.5 percent of the global total.

The 2026 Xia MPV carries an official starting price of RMB 206,800 ($29,020), representing a 17.21 percent reduction compared to its predecessor.