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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 to start Z9GT pre-sales on Aug 20

    The Z9GT, with nearly 1, 000 horsepower, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, Denza previously said.

  • BYD opens 1st dealership store in Poland

    BYD has so far offered seven models in more than 20 countries in Europe.

  • Global EV battery market share in H1 2024: CATL 37.8%, BYD 15.8%

    CATL and BYD continued to hold the top two positions as the world's largest battery makers in the first half of 2024, both increasing their share slightly from January-May.

  • BYD brings compact SUV Yuan Up to Chile

    The Yuan Up is the ninth model BYD has launched in Chile, where the model has been rebranded as the Yuan Pro.

  • BYD to launch 2 new models in Seal lineup on Aug 8

    BYD will launch the 2025 Seal EV and the new Seal 07 DM-i on August 8. The former will be the first sedan based on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform, while the latter will be equipped with DM 5.0 hybrid technology.

  • BYD Jul sales breakdown: Qin 73,541 units, Song 65,275

    The Qin family became the top-selling BYD model in July, dethroning the Song family, which has held the top spot in sales for the past year.

  • BYD sells record 342,383 NEVs in Jul, PHEVs continue strong growth

    BYD sold 10.46 percent fewer passenger BEVs in July than in June, while sales of PHEVs hit their fifth consecutive record high.

  • BYD launches 2025 Seagull with unchanged starting price of $9,650

    The launch of the 2025 BYD Seagull comes just five months after the model's last Glory Edition update on March 6, with unchanged pricing and core specs.

  • Uber, BYD partner to bring 100,000 EVs to ride hailing platform globally

    The partnership starts with Europe and Latin America and will also expand to markets including the Middle East, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. They will also work together to develop future BYD autonomous vehicles.

  • BYD exploring entry into Canadian auto market

    BYD is looking to enter the Canadian auto market, although the North American country is considering tariffs on EVs from China.