Tang (BYD)

On February 17, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (14th List)”.

The selected battery electric models consist of 64 passenger vehicles (including Xiaomi EV’s YU7 and BYD’s Tang L), 21 buses, 56 trucks, and 158 special-purpose vehicles.

The selected plug-in hybrid models consist of 26 passenger vehicles (including the AITO M8 and the Lynk & Co 900), 1 bus, 2 trucks, and 22 special-purpose vehicles.

The selected fuel cell models consist of 4 trucks and 4 special-purpose vehicles.

Also listed are models meeting the new technical requirements after redeclaration. Specifically, the selected battery electric models consist of 2 trucks and 4 special-purpose vehicles; and the selected fuel cell model of 1 truck.

From an MIIT press release

Reported on February 3, 2025, BYD Cars Philippines has revealed its 2024 full-year sales figures, staying in the 11th place in a CAMPI-TMA’s ranking of the best-selling vehicle brands. BYD became the second-best-selling Chinese auto brand in the Philippines after MG.

With 4,780 units sold in 2024, BYD posted an 8,900% sales growth YoY. Moreover, it commanded around 82% share of the Philippine New Energy Vehicle (HEV, PHEV, and BEV) sales. Its best-selling model was the Sealion 6 DM-I, which sold 2,669 units.

In 2024, sales of BYD Seagull, Dolphin, Atto 3, T3, Seal, Han, and Tang reached 2,078 units. BYD led the Philippines’ BEV market with a 69% market share in the BEV segment. The Atto 3 was the Philippines’ best-selling BEV model, as it sold 1,062 units (35% share), while the Seagull sold 411 units, holding 14% of overall BEV sales.
Together with its official distributor, ACMobility, BYD is committed to introducing more BYD’s global models in the Philippines as it continues to build on this success in 2025 and beyond.
At the start of 2024, BYD had only 2 dealerships. It closed 2024 with 25 operational dealerships nationwide. In 2025, BYD has already green-lit 52 dealer locations to bring vehicles and services to more areas.

(From an article of CarGuide.PH on February 3, 2025)

On January 30, multiple sources reported that Alvand Khodro, an Iran-based car-dealership, showcased BYD Song Plus DM-I on 6th Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 held in Iran.

The displayed vehicle is different from the BYD Song Plus previously launched by Bahman Group in Iran. The vehicle is a compact crossover with electric-gasoline drivetrains. It is smaller than the BYD Tang and is known as the Sealion in Australia and the Seal U in Europe.

BYD Song Plus DM-i is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine. Song Plus Plug-in Hybrid has a 195 to 197 horsepower electric engine that produces 325 Nm of torque. The vehicle has an 18.3 kWh battery, delivering a range of 110 km on electric power alone. It can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 7.9 seconds.

Based on multiple sources