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 reportedly developing its own smart driving chip

    BYD is developing a smart driving chip with a computing power of 80 TOPS that will be used in the company's models priced between RMB 80,000 ($11,060) and RMB 300,000, according to local media.

  • BYD's Dynasty lineup set to sell 2 million units this year, exec says

    In the January-October period, sales of the Dynasty lineup exceeded 1.58 million units, contributing about half of the BYD brand's sales in the same period.

  • BYD reaches 10 millionth NEV production milestone

    BYD was founded in February 1995 with an initial workforce of around 20 employees. Now it has become one of China's largest automakers, with a total workforce of more than 900,000.

  • BYD Denza launches Z9 sedan with starting price of $46,320

    The Denza Z9 is available in PHEV and BEV variants, and its tri-motor powertrain allows the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.

  • BYD signs deal to set up electric bus manufacturing base in Azerbaijan

    BYD expects to produce around 200 electric buses per year in Azerbaijan between 2025 and 2028.

  • BYD Yangwang starts pre-sales of U7 luxury sedan

    Yangwang has begun pre-sales of the U7 without releasing pricing information. The BYD sub-brand previously said the U7 would be priced in the 1-million-yuan level.

  • BYD launches Song Pro in Chile, Shark pickup makes local debut

    The Song Pro DM-i is the 10th model BYD has launched in Chile. The BYD Shark will be launched in Chile in the first quarter of 2025.

  • BYD to enter South Korean passenger car market in 2025

    BYD Korea said it has “completed review to release passenger car brands in the domestic market” and expects to enter the South Korean market early next year.

  • BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Bao 8 with Huawei driver assist system, starting at $52,520

    The Bao 8 is the second model from Fang Cheng Bao and the first under the BYD umbrella to feature Huawei's driver assist system.

  • Automakers' share of China NEV market in Oct: BYD tops with 36.1%, Tesla 7th with 3.4%

    In the January-October period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market with a 34.8 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with a 6.0 percent share.