On February 12, Reuters reported that China’s BYD and Geely are among the finalists seeking to acquire the Nissan–Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The facility, with capacity to produce 230,000 vehicles annually, is being vacated as Nissan restructures and Mercedes-Benz relocates GLB production to Hunga

On February 10, BYD Auto released official images of the Song Ultra EV, an all-new electric SUV under the Dynasty series.
The exterior of the Song Ultra EV adopts a design philosophy that blends Eastern aesthetics with contemporary styling, featuring a floating roof for a high-tech appearance. The vehicle measures 4,

On February 10, BYD Europe announced the launch of the ATTO 3 EVO, an updated all-electric family SUV with enhanced range and technology.
The ATTO 3 EVO is built on BYD’s latest e-Platform 3.0. The RWD Design version features a single electric motor of 230 kW and 380 Nm of torque, and a WLTP combined range of up to 5

On January 26, BYD Auto Co. filed a lawsuit at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York (Case No. 26-00847) against the U.S. government challenging President Trump's authority to impose tariffs, and requesting a refund for all levies paid since April 2025, according to court documents.
In the lawsuit, four o

On February 4, multiple sources reported that ManDream, the official agent for the BYD brand in Egypt, launched BYD Dolphin Surf and BYD Sealion 6 EV.  BYD Dolphin Surf offers an electric driving range of up to 300 kilometers. BYD Sealion 6 EV has a driving range of up to 420 kilometers. In the hybrid car category, B

On January 30, Botka László, Mayor of Szeged, announced via a social media post that BYD has begun test production at its Szeged plant in Hungary.
The mayor highlighted that 960 people have already been hired at the Szeged factory, with 70% of the workforce being Hungarian.
The company will carry out the entire produ

On February 1, BYD announced its sales results for January 2026.
In January, the automaker sold 210,051 vehicles, down 30.1% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles (NEPVs) and new energy commercial vehicles (NECVs) accounted for 205,518 units and 4,533 units, down 30.7% y/y and up 10.8% y/y, respectively

On January 22, BYD Brazil announced that its direct sales strategy has rapidly consolidated as a key growth driver, with 5,378 vehicles sold through this channel in December 2025, representing a 324% increase compared with August.
The policy, implemented nationally in October, significantly expanded BYD’s presence am

On January 29, BYD announced a partnership with Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) to support the organization’s mission of accelerating the UK’s transition toward a fully electric vehicle market.
Through this collaboration, BYD will back EVUK’s efforts to provide clear, fact-based and accessible information about EVs to co

On January 27, 2026, Kim Long Motor broke ground on the BYD Battery Factory at the Kim Long Motor Hue plant and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD Battery.
The USD 130 million project will be developed in two phases to strengthen Kim Long Motor’s battery technology capabilities and secure core componen

Announced on January 24, 2026, BYD cars Philippines highlighted 2025 as a landmark year. Retail sales soared to 26,122 units, a staggering 446% jump from 2024, cementing BYD’s position as the fastest-growing automotive brand in the Philippines. 
The Seagull topped the BEV market, with the Sealion 6 DM-i leading hybri

On January 19, it was reported that BYD will begin full vehicle production at its Camaçari plant in Bahia in the second half of 2026, with operations scheduled to start by late July.
The company said the transition from SKD assembly to local manufacturing will follow the completion of welding, stamping, and painting

Reported on January 19, 2026, BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Rever Automotive Co., Ltd., unveiled that 39,030 BEVs were imported from China between 2022 and 2023 under Thailand’s EV Incentive Scheme (EV 3.0).
Under the scheme, each imported EV must be offset by one locally produced vehicle in 2024 and 1.5 locally

On January 20, it was reported that BYD confirmed the launch of several new models in Argentina following the arrival of the BYD Changzhou vessel at the Zárate terminal.
BYD announced that the Atto 2 DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV will be officially launched on February 18. The model offers up to 110 km of electric range an

On January 20, it was reported that BYD plans to significantly expand its pickup truck lineup in Brazil as part of its growth strategy, aiming to offer up to five pickup models in the country over the coming years.
The new range will include compact, intermediate, midsize, and large pickups, in addition to the alread

On January 17, multiple sources reported that the Chinese company HARMONY Auto began its operations in Tanzania and introduced BYD vehicles to the country. It introduced the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid. It offers various BYD models, including the Shark 6 double-cabin pickup, mini SUVs, and luxury cars. The company is

On January 20, it was reported that a shipment of around 5,800 hybrid and EV from BYD arrived in Argentina aboard the BYD Changzhou, marking the first large-scale delivery of Chinese new-energy vehicles to the country.
The vehicles entered through the port of Zárate and benefited from tariff exemptions, as hybrid and

Reported on January 19, 2026, BYD’s premium EV brand Denza is entering the Philippine market through BYD Philippines Corp.
The initial lineup is expected to be unveiled during the brand’s official Q1 2026 launch, with vehicles available through BYD dealerships in Makati, Alabang, Greenhills, and Cebu.
Denza aims to e

Reported on January 15, 2026, BYD confirmed that its Subang plant in West Java is set to begin operations in Q1 of 2026. The announcement was made by the General Manager of BYD’s Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division during a meeting with Indonesian journalists in Zhengzhou, China.
BYD thanked the Indonesian government fo

Ford is reported to be in talks with China’s BYD about supplying batteries for hybrid vehicles to the automaker’s overseas factories, according to people familiar with the negotiations. BYD is among several battery suppliers Ford is talking to, the people said, and no deal is imminent.
The hybrids built in Ford’s ove