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
  • Top battery makers' April 2026 share in China: CATL 46.64%, BYD 16.83%

    CATL consolidated its position as China's largest power battery maker in April, with its share rising 1.1 percentage points from March.

  • BYD launches paid screen upgrade service as China EV price war squeezes profits

    The service covers multiple best-selling models including the Qin, Song, and Seal series.

  • BYD launches 2026 Seagull, bringing LiDAR to micro EVs

    The 2026 BYD Seagull starts at 69,900 yuan ($10,290), while the LiDAR-equipped version starts at 90,900 yuan.

  • BYD secures 100,000-vehicle order from Car Inc in major push for flash charging

    BYD and Car Inc have reached a 100,000-vehicle procurement agreement to expand the green rental fleet.

  • BYD to launch 2026 Seagull on May 11 as first entry-level EV equipped with LiDAR

    The current BYD Seagull starts at 69,800 yuan ($10,260), and the lineup sold 529,537 units in 2025.

  • Chinese EV makers deny being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking

    EV makers including BYD and Xpeng denied being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking, blaming fake AI-generated lists.

  • BYD's fleet-focused brand Linghui launches e9 flagship sedan equipped with flash charging

    The Linghui e9 starts at 150,800 yuan ($22,170) and primarily targets the commercial mobility market, such as ride-hailing.

  • BYD Datang SUV hits 100,000 pre-orders as brand expands high-end lineup

    This comes just two weeks after the Datang SUV began pre-sales on April 24.

  • BYD sub-brand Linghui to launch e9 sedan on May 9

    Linghui e9 will be equipped with BYD's second-generation Blade Battery and latest flash charging technology.

  • Canada weighs specific EV caps for Tesla, BYD to prevent market dominance

    Canada is weighing how to allocate a low-tariff quota for 49,000 China-made EVs to prevent a single automaker from dominating the market.