On April 15, Linghui, a BYD sub-brand, launched the Linghui e7 midsize battery electric sedan. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 95,800 to CNY 115,800.
The Linghui e7 measures 4,780mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,515mm or 1,530mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm.
The Linghui e7 featu
On April 14, China Labor Watch reported findings from a new investigation into labor conditions at BYD’s EV manufacturing facility construction site in Szeged, Hungary.
The report highlights systemic labor concerns linked to subcontracted employment, including excessive working hours, unclear wage practices, recruitm
BYD is accelerating its North American expansion with plans to open approximately 20 sales locations in Canada through local partners in 2026. The move follows recent policy shifts by the Canadian government to allow imports of up to 49,000 Chinese-built electric vehicles annually, as part of efforts to diversify its
On April 9, Denza UK announced the European introduction of the D9 DM-i, a premium MPV powered by BYD’s Super Hybrid DM-i system.
The D9 DM-i combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 120 PS with dual electric motors (231 PS front, 61 PS rear), delivering a total system output of 353 PS and all-wheel drive.
On April 8, Cerence AI announced its expanding its collaboration with BYD to deliver next-generation, LLM-powered in-car experiences across the automaker’s global vehicle lineup. The company’s Cerence xUI platform will power BYD’s new conversational AI assistant, launching first in the ATTO 2 DM-i this spring, with a
On April 8, DENZA, the premium technology-focused automotive brand of BYD Group, launched as a global brand at the Palais Garnier event in Paris, France. The company also confirmed its first global models, the Z9GT and D9 DM-i.
The Z9GT, a high-performance shooting brake available in both EV and plug-in hybrid versi
On April 7, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in February 2026.
For January to February, the global battery installation increased 4.4% to 134.9 GWh.
By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 69.7% of sales, fol
On April 1, BYD announced its sales results for March 2026.
In March, the automaker sold 300,222 vehicles, down 20.5% year-over-year (y/y). New energy passenger vehicles (NEPVs) and new energy commercial vehicles (NECVs) accounted for 295,693 units and 4,529 units, down 20.4% y/y and 24.5% y/y, respectively.
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Reported on March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued a statement clarifying its policies on foreign automotive investment and BYD’s CKD assembly plans in Malaysia.
Earlier reports suggested that MITI had imposed restrictive conditions on BYD’s Tanjung Malim plant, including a r
Announced on March 30, 2026, Charge+ Cambodia signed an MOU with Harmony Auto, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Cambodia, to support EV adoption.
The partnership links charging services with vehicle sales to enhance the overall user experience. BYD and DENZA customers receive a 15% discount on charging a
On March 27, BYD launched the Song Ultra EV midsize battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,900 to CNY 179,900.
The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840mm.
The Song Ultra EV features a rear-motor
On March 27, 2026, BYD issued its 2025 annual financial report.
In 2025, BYD achieved an annual revenue of approximately CNY 803.965 billion, up 3.5% year-over-year (y/y); invested a total of approximately CNY 63.441 billion in R&D projects such as Blade Battery 2.0, FLASH Charging, Blade Battery safety protection te
Announced on March 25, 2026, BYD showcased its growing presence at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), presenting both its core brand and premium marque Denza with one of the event’s largest booths. The highlight was the simultaneous launch of four models in Thailand, ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION
On March 11, BYD announced plans invest around BRL 300 million to establish its first Automotive Testing and Evaluation Center in Brazil, alongside a new experience and research and development platform.
The project will be developed at Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, covering an area of more than 180
On March 20, Shaanxi Province’s Xixian New Area authorities announced the launch of trial production at Xixian New Area BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. (BYD Xixian Site).
Not only is the BYD Xixian Site one of the first Blade Battery 2.0 production locations, but it is also the core carrier for the mass production of the FL
On March 24, BYD Brazil announced that it has reached 125 public fast chargers in operation across the country.
The chargers are installed at dealerships across all five regions, with stronger presence in Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Bahia and Brasilia, while expansion continues into addit
On March 24, Runner Automobiles PLC, a pioneer motorcycle manufacturer and exporter, announced that its Board of Directors approved the signing of a master supply and manufacture agreement with BYD Auto Industry Company Limited.
The agreement marks the supplying and manufacturing vehicles of China’s leading electric
On March 18, it was reported that BYD’s new plant in Bahia, Brazil, received export orders totaling 100,000 vehicles for Mexico and Argentina.
The reported 50,000-unit allocation to Mexico could significantly influence the local EV market, where electrified vehicle sales reached around 100,000 units in 2025 (accordin
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