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 to launch Seal 06 GT on Oct 18

    The Seal 06 GT, the production version of the Ocean-M concept, has already gone on pre-sale on August 30 at a price range of RMB 150,000 ($21,370) to RMB 200,000.

  • BYD Sept sales breakdown: Song 89,135 units, Qin 75,785

    The Song family sold a record 89,135 vehicles in September and continued to be the top-selling BYD lineup.

  • BYD sells record 419,426 NEVs in Sept as hybrids continue strong growth

    BYD sold 164,956 passenger BEVs in September, up 9.1 percent year-on-year, and 252,647 PHEVs, its seventh consecutive record high since March, up 86.17 percent.

  • BYD recalls nearly 100,000 EVs over fire risk

    BYD is recalling 96,714 Dolphin and Yuan Plus vehicles in China starting September 30, for fire risk due to manufacturing process.

  • BYD launches Shark pickup in Panama

    BYD has launched the BYD Shark hybrid pickup truck in Panama, its first hybrid model in the Latin American country.

  • BYD launches Yuan Up in Costa Rica

    BYD has launched the Yuan Up in Costa Rica, a compact SUV known locally as the BYD S1 Pro.

  • BYD chief scientist expects solid-state batteries to be widely used in 5 years' time

    BYD's chief scientist expects solid-state batteries to be widely used in 5 years, starting with high-end models, the first time a BYD executive has spoken publicly on the topic in the last few years.

  • BYD starts taking pre-orders for Xia MPV

    BYD gave the Xia its debut a month ago, saying at the time that the MPV would be priced in the RMB 300,000 yuan ($42,780) range.

  • BYD sees 9 millionth NEV roll off line

    BYD today saw its 9 millionth NEV, a Yangwang U9 electric supercar, roll off the assembly line, as it produced its latest 1 million vehicles in less than 3 months.

  • BYD delivers 100 electric buses to Uruguayan bus operator Cutcsa

    Cutcsa is the largest electric bus operator in Uruguay, which plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2040.