On October 9, BYD announced the recent completion of testing of the SkyRail project for Metro Line 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as the delivery of the city’s first 22m-long electric articulated bus powered by a blade battery.
The 6.7km-long Line 17 monorail adopts BYD’s SkyRail system and related core technologie

On October 9, it was reported that BYD officially launched its operations in Argentina, opening a direct subsidiary in Buenos Aires instead of working through an importer.
Although registered as an automaker in the country since 2017, the Chinese company has now begun selling its first three models locally: the Dolph

On October 1, BYD announced September sales results.
In September, the automaker sold 396,270 vehicles, down 5.5% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles, battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and new energy commercial vehicles accounted for 393,060 units, 205,050 units, 188,010 uni

Announced on October 9, 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded an SGD 8.14 million contract to a consortium of MKX Technologies, MOGOX (Zhidao Network Technology, Beijing), and BYD (Singapore) to pilot Level 4 autonomous electric buses.
Starting in the second half of 2026, six 16-seat autonomous

On October 9, BYD officially inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, in Brazil.
The plant is producing the Dolphin Mini electric hatchback, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King sedan, with distribution to dealerships starting next week. The facility represents part of the company’s 5.5 billion re

On October 6, BYD Brazil announced that it has sold 172,303 BEV and PHEV vehicles in the country since 2022.
In less than three years, the brand has become a key driver of Brazil’s automotive electrification, thanks to strong consumer confidence and locally produced models like the Dolphin Mini (44,945 units) and the

Reported on October 8, 2025, BYD is preparing to launch the eMax 9 DM-i, a large MPV PHEV, in the Philippines, with registrations of interest (ROI) now open.
The opening of reservations suggests the model could arrive as early as the Electric Vehicle Summit (EV Summit), scheduled for October 23–25, 2025.
Once launche

On October 2, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD launched the BYD SHARK 6, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup. It has the DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, an in-house innovation by BYD that delivers nearly 430 horsepower, equivalent to a 4.0L V8 engine, through an intelligent e

On September 23, it was reported that BYD Trucks started sales of the new BYD Cargo Van V9 2026 in Mexico, also known as E-Vali in other markets.
The fully electric van is designed for last-mile logistics and urban delivery, measuring 6.9 meters long and 2.7 meters high, equipped with a 201 hp electric motor with 331

On September 24, Al-Futtaim BYD UAE, the official distributor of BYD, launched the BYD Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid Pickup in the UAE. It marks BYD’s entry into the UAE’s pickup segment. The pickup is developed on BYD’s DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) Super-Hybrid platform. 
It is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine wi

On September 28, the Prime Minister of Egypt held a meeting with a high-level delegation from BYD Auto, headed by BYD’s Executive Vice President and CEO of the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa sectors, and several officials from Mansour Group.
The Prime Minister welcomed the news related to the joint manufac

On September 26, BYD announced the recent delivery of 50 electric buses to Azerbaijan’s BakuBus at the Sumgait Industrial Park. This marks the first batch of deliveries under a 300-bus order signed following the July 2024 supply of 160 units, as well as the debut output from a new bus plant invested and built by BYD,

On September 26, 2025, BYD Sime Motors officially introduced the BYD SEAL 6 EV in Malaysia, marking the model’s first international debut outside China. 
Priced from MYR 100,000, the SEAL 6 EV features BYD’s all-new advanced suspension system and rear-wheel drive, delivering a balanced and responsive ride. Its quiet,

On September 24, BYD announced the recent roll-off of Kazakhstan’s first BYD electric buses at a commercial vehicle plant of Astana Motors.
The buses are the latest generation of the B12, a BYD 12m-long electric bus with state-of-the-art CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) technology.
In July, BYD held a meeting with the Almaty go

On September 25, it was reported that BYD has hired 365 new employees this month, bringing its workforce in Camaçari, Bahia, to 1,500 people.
Although the plant has not yet been officially inaugurated, the company said that production has already been started, which is why it is accelerating the process of increasing

As traditional OEMs reduce their reliance on outsourcing, Chinese automakers are stepping in.
The IAA Mobility Show in Munich highlighted a clear shift in the European auto industry; contract manufacturing, used primarily for overflow from European OEMs, is now being redefined as Chinese brands seek to establish a lo

On September 24, BYD announced that its Intelligent Cruise Control system, the brand’s Level 2 Assisted Driving technology, has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating following a previous ‘Not Recommended’ grading by Euro NCAP in 2024.
BYD has improved its ADAS issues with an over-the-air software update for the 2022 ATTO

Reported on September 17, 2025, BYD officially launched the Tang DM-i PHEV in the Philippines, a 7-seater SUV that combines performance, efficiency, and advanced technology for families. 
Priced at PHP 2,098,000, the Tang DM-i offers sporty design and spacious interiors, powered by BYD’s Super DM-i technology backed

On September 18, it was reported that Denza, BYD’s luxury brand, has officially entered the Brazilian market.
Created in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, Denza will operate independently from BYD in Brazil under the newly established company Denza Brazil, with plans for an exclusive dealership n

On September 17, it was reported that BYD’s industrial complex in Camaçari, Bahia, has obtained the International REC Standard (I-REC) certification from Instituto Totum.
This certification confirms that all the electricity consumed at the plant comes from wind power. Although the plant has not yet started commercial