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BYD Plug-In Sales Hit New Record In September 2023: Nearly 287,000 Sold

BYD Plug-In Sales Hit New Record In September 2023: Nearly 287,000 Sold

But the year-over-year growth rate slows down, despite surging exports.

By Mark Kane 03 October 2023

BYD Dolphin Chinese EV Debuts In North America, Starts From $31,000

BYD Dolphin Chinese EV Debuts In North America, Starts From $31,000

It’s the brand’s fourth electric model to be sold Mexico.

By Iulian Dnistran 25 September 2023

BYD Yangwang U8 Is A $150K Floating Off-Road EV That Does Tank Turns

BYD Yangwang U8 Is A $150K Floating Off-Road EV That Does Tank Turns

The U8 debuts as a Premium Edition with a 1,180-horsepower four-motor extended-range electric powertrain and 621 miles of total range.

By Dan Mihalascu 21 September 2023

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BYD Han EV From China Struggles With Moose Test

BYD Han EV From China Struggles With Moose Test

The accelerator response causes issues in the slalom test.

By Chris Bruce 15 September 2023

Wall Street Analysts Tear Down BYD Seal, Say Tesla Should Worry

Wall Street Analysts Tear Down BYD Seal, Say Tesla Should Worry

Analysts at UBS described the Chinese electric sedan as a great Model 3 alternative for a fraction of the cost.

By Dan Mihalascu 13 September 2023

BYD's Upcoming EV Aims To Beat Tesla And Mercedes-Benz In Aerodynamics

BYD's Upcoming EV Aims To Beat Tesla And Mercedes-Benz In Aerodynamics

BYD claims that the Yangwang U6 will be the world’s most aerodynamic production car.

By Suvrat Kothari 13 September 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Reached Another Record In August 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Reached Another Record In August 2023

The company sold about 274,000 electric cars, but the growth rate is slowing down.

By Mark Kane 05 September 2023

Watch The Chinese BYD Atto 3 Conduct European Moose Tests

Watch The Chinese BYD Atto 3 Conduct European Moose Tests

The results are considered good for a city crossover.

By Mark Kane 19 August 2023

BYD Bao 5 SUV Revealed With Cell-To-Chassis Tech, 22-ft Turning Circle

BYD Bao 5 SUV Revealed With Cell-To-Chassis Tech, 22-ft Turning Circle

The so-called “Super Hybrid Off-Road SUV” is the first model in the Chinese manufacturer’s new Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand.

By Iulian Dnistran 18 August 2023

Manufacturing / Production

BYD Celebrates Five Million Plug-In Vehicles Produced

BYD Celebrates Five Million Plug-In Vehicles Produced

No other carmaker achieved such a level yet.

By Mark Kane 10 August 2023

World’s Top 5 EV Automotive Groups Ranked By Sales: H1 2023

World’s Top 5 EV Automotive Groups Ranked By Sales: H1 2023

The two largest OEMs by volume - Tesla and BYD - are increasing their market share, leaving less and less space for others.

By Mark Kane 07 August 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales In July 2023 Exceeded 260,000

BYD Plug-In Car Sales In July 2023 Exceeded 260,000

That's the third consecutive new monthly record.

By Mark Kane 04 August 2023

BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Outsold Tesla Model Y In Sweden Last Month

BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Outsold Tesla Model Y In Sweden Last Month

BYD sold twice as many Atto 3 electric SUVs in Sweden in July than Tesla sold Model Ys.

By Dan Mihalascu 04 August 2023

Tesla Model 3 And BYD Han EV Battery Comparison: Cooling Systems Explained

Tesla Model 3 And BYD Han EV Battery Comparison: Cooling Systems Explained

A teardown expert revealed how the two battery packs used distinct thermal management systems.

By Suvrat Kothari 03 August 2023

Top All-Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q2 2023: Tesla Vs. BYD

Top All-Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q2 2023: Tesla Vs. BYD

The Volkswagen Group was not able to keep up.

By Mark Kane 31 July 2023

Industry Outlook

Chinese Company BYD Proposes $1B Plan To Build EVs, Batteries In India: Report

Chinese Company BYD Proposes $1B Plan To Build EVs, Batteries In India: Report

If approved, the plan will result in a joint venture between BYD and a local Indian company.

By Iulian Dnistran 18 July 2023

Chinese Automakers’ Pledge To End Abnormal EV Prices Canceled

Chinese Automakers’ Pledge To End Abnormal EV Prices Canceled

The agreement lasted just two days.

By Iulian Dnistran 10 July 2023

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Surged In June 2023: Over 250,000 Sold

BYD Plug-In Car Sales Surged In June 2023: Over 250,000 Sold

The volume almost doubled year-over-year.

By Mark Kane 05 July 2023

BYD Dolphin Launches In Europe Starting At €29,990

BYD Dolphin Launches In Europe Starting At €29,990

Chinese automaker BYD has recently announced pricing for its ID.3 competitor. It'll start at €29,990 or £25,800 in the UK.

By Andrew Lambrecht 21 June 2023

See China’s Abandoned EV Graveyard: Thousands Of Cars Rot In Huge Fields

See China’s Abandoned EV Graveyard: Thousands Of Cars Rot In Huge Fields

A YouTuber alleges that some Chinese carmakers are using deceptive tactics to balloon their sales numbers

By Suvrat Kothari 20 June 2023

Chinese Car Group BYD Launches Fang Cheng Bao Brand, The Fifth In Its Portfolio

The name translates literally as “Formula” and “Leopard” in Chinese.

By Iulian Dnistran 13 June 2023

BYD Set Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record In May 2023: 240,000

BYD Set Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record In May 2023: 240,000

The company more than doubled the volume year-over-year.

By Mark Kane 06 June 2023

Industry Outlook

Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)

Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)

A new report breaks down the world's EV leaders, transitioners, and laggards, and we find it compelling.

By Steven Loveday 31 May 2023

Elon Musk Once Laughed At BYD, Here's What He Thinks Now

Elon Musk Once Laughed At BYD, Here's What He Thinks Now

Musk burst out laughing during a 2011 interview when the reporter suggested BYD as a potential rival for Tesla in the EV space.

By Dan Mihalascu 29 May 2023

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