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 raises employee salaries after CATL's move

    BYD has increased salaries for its research and development personnel, becoming the latest Chinese company to do so after CATL.

  • BYD announces official entry into Iraq with Shark 6 pickup launch

    In November, BYD Shark sold 3,594 units overseas, bringing its cumulative sales from January to November to 38,266 units.

  • BYD reaches 15 millionth NEV production milestone

    The 15 millionth BYD NEV rolled off the production line 13 months after the 10 millionth unit.

  • BYD reaches 20,000th car delivery milestone in Hong Kong

    BYD has become Hong Kong's most popular automotive brand, registering 8,531 new vehicles from January to November.

  • BYD has completed 150,000 km of L3 autonomous driving testing, report says

    BYD has worked with Shenzhen transportation authorities to launch a mass-production-ready L3 autonomous driving internal tests in its headquarters city.

  • BYD launches Tang L large hybrid SUV in Middle East markets

    The Tang L, rebranded as the BYD Atto 8, has been launched in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, with upcoming launches in the UAE and Bahrain.

  • BYD teases Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV, set to debut in Q1 2026

    The Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV will become the new flagship models of BYD's Ocean series.

  • China Nov EV battery installations: CATL holds 43.71% share, BYD 20.36%

    CATL's share in November increased by 0.71 percentage points compared to October, while BYD's share decreased by 0.93 percentage points.

  • Automakers' share of China NEV market in Nov: BYD leads with 23.2%, Tesla 5th with 5.5%

    BYD's share edged slightly higher than October's, while Tesla made its return to the top 10 after falling out of the rankings last month.

  • BYD files for Qin Max electric sedan as latest addition to Qin family

    The Qin Max measures 4,866 mm in length and features a single motor with 120 kW and 240 kW options.