On July 10, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for June 2025.
In June, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 58.2GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 35.9%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicl

On July 9, BYD announced that it has taken the lead in developing an intelligent parking solution comparable to Level 4 intelligent parking, and pledged to take full responsibility for user safety and resulting losses in intelligent parking scenarios in the Chinese market.
Chinese users experiencing collisions while

On July 8, 2025, it was reported that General Motors began pre-sales in Brazil for the Chevrolet Spark EUV.
The new compact electric hatchback is based on a Chinese model and offers a 102-hp rear electric motor and a 41.9-kWh battery with a WLTC range of over 400 km.
Additionally, GM confirmed it will introduce the C

On July 8, BYD signed a cooperation framework agreement with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the establishment of a joint embodied intelligence (EI) lab focusing on the frontier research of robotics and intelligent manufacturing.
The lab is located on the HKUST campus. In the coming yea

On July 4, BYD launched the Seal 06 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric wagon. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 109,800 to CNY 129,800.
Adopting the new Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Seal 06 DM-i wagon has a multifunctional roof rack. It measures 4,850mm long, 1,

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for June 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in June 2025
Retail
June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.084 million units, re

On July 4, it was reported that BYD México and BBVA México signed a strategic alliance to offer preferential automotive financing for consumers and distributors, aiming to facilitate access to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the country.
The agreement, which builds on a previously signed memorandum of underst

On July 7, it was reported that Mexico recorded a record automotive trade deficit with China of USD 5,068 million in 2024.
While China exported USD 5,332 million in vehicles to Mexico, Mexican car exports to China fell to just USD 262 million, their lowest level since 2010. This sharp imbalance reflects China’s growi

On July 5, multiple sources reported that Tigard Motor has received a type approval certificate from the Iranian Standards Organization for the BYD Song Plus DM-i. The car is imported into Iran by Tigard Motor. It is the second imported product of Tigard Motor Company, after the BYD China L.
Based on multiple sources

Reported on July 8, 2025, BYD (Thailand), in partnership with Rever Automotive, is celebrating the delivery of 90,000 new energy vehicles in Thailand. The milestone vehicle, a fully imported DENZA D9, was handed over to mark the occasion.
The event also marks the first anniversary of BYD’s Thai production plant and t

On July 4, 2025, BYD officially launched the all-electric Atto 2 SUV in Vietnam, priced from VND 669 million. Positioned in the B-segment, it sits between the Atto 3 and Dolphin in size, targeting urban drivers. 
Built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, it features the Dragon Face design with sleek LED lighting and a sporty re

On July 3, 2025, it was reported that BYD has officially suspended plans to build an electric vehicle plant in Mexico due to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly related to Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency and his stance on Chinese EVs.
Although BYD had shortlisted some states vying for the facility

On July 3, BYD announced that at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, DENZA will make its public debut in the UK. It will start sales at the beginning of 2026.
DENZA will present the Z9 GT, available as a pure-electric or Super DM plug-in hybrid, showcasing its advanced e3 Platform at Goodwood. It will also present the D9

On July 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 122,509 units in June 2025 represented an increase of 2.4% over the last June. New vehicle sales of 608,811 units in the first six months of the year represented a 3.7% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 15,190 units

On July 1, BYD announced June sales results on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).
In June, the automaker sold 382,585 vehicles, up 12.0% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles and new energy commercial vehicles accounted for 377,628 units and 4,957 units, up 11.0% y/y and 242.6% y/y, respectively.
Year-

On June 30, BYD launched a project on a “platform for zero-carbon trailers” with a shipping company and a charging operator.
Put into trial operation under the project is the Q3 battery electric heavy-duty truck, which is available in 565kWh long-range and 382kWh short-range variants. Employing core technologies such

On July 1, it was reported that BYD officially launched prototype testing at its Camaçari plant in Bahia, Brazil, while requesting a 10 percent import tax rate for SKD units for a period of 12 months. Currently, SKD units are taxed at the same rate as fully imported electrified vehicles, with the rate set at 30% for

On July 2, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in May 2025.
From January to May, the global battery installation increased 38.5% to 401.3 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.4% of sales, followed by Kor

On July 1, it was reported that BYD celebrated the rollout of its first passenger vehicle at its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion.
The plant, built in just 15 months, is BYD’s first in Latin America and is expected to play a key role