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 Denza teases updated Z9GT with 1,036-km battery range to crush EV anxiety

    The updated Denza Z9GT boasts the world's longest range for a pure electric vehicle, marking a 64% increase over its predecessor's 630-km range.

  • BYD joins China's auto market 'financial war' with 7-year low-interest financing plan

    BYD's Ocean lineup and Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand have launched a 7-year low-interest financing plan, following similar offers from over a dozen other automakers.

  • BYD's Jan new car registrations in Europe surge 165%, once again surpassing Tesla

    BYD's new car registrations in Europe reached 18,242 units in January, higher than Tesla's 8,075 units.

  • BYD begins large-scale deployment of megawatt flash charging facilities

    Analysts said the launch of BYD's second-generation megawatt flash charging system will be a key driver for sales recovery.

  • Automakers' share in China NEV market in Jan: BYD leads with 15.8%, Tesla again falls out of top 10

    BYD narrowly retained its position as China's largest NEV maker by retail sales, though its lead over Geely was only 0.3 percentage points.

  • BYD Song ranks as China's top-selling model by wholesale volume in Jan

    Tesla Model Y came in fourth with wholesale sales of 38,916 units.

  • Top battery makers' market share in China in Jan 2026: CATL 49.79%, BYD 17.43%

    CATL's domestic battery installations in China totaled 20.91 GWh in January, ranking first in the overall market, LFP battery segment, and ternary battery segment.

  • BYD releases official images of Song Ultra EV amid ramped-up marketing efforts

    The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850 mm in length and boasts a CLTC range of up to 710 km.

  • BYD surpasses 5,000 vehicles sold in Vietnam

    In 2025 — BYD's first full year in the Vietnamese market — the company sold 3,718 vehicles in the country.

  • BYD to expand sales network coverage in Japan by opening mini dealerships

    BYD plans to expand sales network coverage in Japan by opening mini dealerships and prepare for the launch of the Racco K-Car.