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 opens new flagship showroom in UAE, Yangwang U8 makes local debut

    The Yangwang U8 made its debut in the UAE, where sales are expected to begin in 2025.

  • Regulatory filing: BYD Denza files for Z9 sedan

    The Denza Z9 is available in hybrid and BEV variants, both with tri-motors. The other model in the Z series, the Z9GT, will hit the market on September 20.

  • BYD's workforce exceeds 900,000, with nearly 110,000 R&D personnel

    BYD's total workforce exceeded 900,000, the most of any of the more than 5,300 Chinese A-share listed companies and 400,000 more than the second-place company.

  • BYD denies plans to launch motorcycles after rumors swirl

    BYD is focusing on its main businesses and has no plans to launch motorcycles, an executive said, after some patent drawings sparked speculation.

  • BYD launches Yuan Pro in Brazil

    BYD has launched the Yuan Pro -- known as the Yuan Up in China -- in Brazil, the 11th model it has offered in the South American country.

  • BYD launches M6 electric MPV in Thailand

    The BYD M6 has a starting price of around $24,700 in Thailand. The model went on sale in Indonesia in July.

  • BYD exec denies 2024 sales target raised to 4 million units

    A BYD executive said the company's sales are doing well at the moment, but he hasn't heard that the sales target has been revised upward.

  • BYD Denza to formally launch Z9GT on Sept 20

    Denza started the pre-sales of the Z9GT on August 20, with a price range of RMB 339,800 ($47,770) to RMB 419,800.

  • Automakers' share of China NEV market in Aug: BYD tops with 37.0%, Tesla 3rd with 6.2%

    In the January-August period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market with a 34.6 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with 6.5 percent.

  • China EV battery installations in Aug: CATL's share 44.46%, BYD 24.96%

    CATL's share in August decreased by 2.84 percentage points from July, while BYD increased by 2.14 percentage points.