On September 15, the National Investment Promotion Agency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (ANAPI), in a social media update, announced that it recently met with a delegation from the Chinese BYD Group to discuss several investment projects envisioned in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
BYD presented several prop

According to a notice from the official website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on September 18, BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd. and BYD Auto Co., Ltd. have filed the following recall plans:
BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd.Recall No. S2026M0116V: Effective immediately, the company is recalling 58,

Reported on September 22, 2026, BYD’s Rayong plant in Thailand has reached cumulative assembly of 100,000 vehicles since beginning operations in 2024 with the BYD Dolphin as the first model assembled.
The plant currently assembles five NEV models: Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal 5 DM-i, Sealion 5 DM-i, and Sealion 6 DM-i. Each

On September 17, BYD Brazil announced that its Camaçari industrial complex in Bahia has surpassed 8,000 direct employees and is accelerating recruitment to support increased vehicle production.
BYD plans to hire 1,500 additional employees in preparation for a third production shift, with workers expected to be traine

On September 16, E.ON and BYD announced a strategic partnership for intelligent energy and mobility solutions. Customers purchasing or leasing a fully electric BYD vehicle will gain access to matching energy and charging solutions from E.ON. Existing customers will also benefit from the joint offerings.
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On September 16, 2026, the DENZA Z9GT Performance AWD was officially launched in Thailand as a high-performance electric shooting brake, with a special campaign price of THB 2,899,900. The launch campaign runs from September 16 to 30, 2026. The price is set to increase to THB 3,999,900 in 2027.
The Z9GT is equipped w

On September 15, BYD Argentina announced the pre-sale launch of the Ti7, a premium plug-in hybrid SUV introducing the company’s DM-p (Dual Mode Performance) technology to the Argentine market.
The Ti7 combines a combustion engine with two electric motors, one on each axle, providing intelligent AWD, more than 350 hp

On September 16, Shenzhen Fangchengbao Auto Sales Co., Ltd (Fangchengbao Auto) announced the official launch of the all-new Fangcheng S battery-electric sedan and Fangcheng S GT battery-electric shooting brake. Both models are available in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions. The Fangcheng S is

Alibaba Cloud, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (Alibaba), announced that its Qwen AI cockpit solution has been integrated into the cloud-based intelligence hub of BYD’s intelligent cockpit system, supporting multi-turn conversations, complex intent understanding, task orchestration, long-term memory, an

At this year’s Mexico Nearshoring and Logistics Auto Industry Summit 2026 in Mexico City, where GlobalData participated in the “Automotive Market Forecasts and Industry Trends” panel alongside other leading voices in the market, one theme underpinned nearly every question: whether Mexico can convert its expanding rol

On September 14, Euro NCAP released its latest safety ratings for long-haul commercial trucks. The tests included the BYD ETT 44, along with models from Mercedes-Benz, IVECO and Scania.
BYD’s ETT 44 received a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and the CitySafe award in its first assessment. It is the first long-haul

On September 14, Denza announced the official launch of the battery electric vehicle (BEV) version of the Denza N8L large SUV. Two variants are available, priced at CNY 299,800 and CNY 329,800, respectively.
The BEV version of the Denza N8L has the same dimensions as the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version

On September 12, 2026, a Cambodian government and private-sector delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) visited BYD's Shenzhen headquarters as part of efforts to promote investment and learn about EV technologies and charging infrastru

On September 14, BYD Commercial Vehicles presented its most advanced European product line-up to date at IAA Transportation 2026. BYD Commercial Vehicles presented the new BYD ETT 44, its flagship heavy-duty electric tractor. It combines high performance, ultra-fast charging capability, advanced battery technology, a

Reported on September 10, 2026, BYD Cars Philippines’ sales reached 28,399 units in the first eight months of 2026, up 99% from a year earlier and already above the 26,122 units sold during full-year 2025.
Its August sales totaled 4,682 units, while the company recorded a monthly high of 5,730 units in April.
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Reported on September 11, 2026, BYD has cancelled plans to build its own CKD plant in Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia, which was originally announced in August 2025.
Nevertheless, the company will continue its plan for local assembly in Malaysia through an established local assembly partner that has the capacity and c

On September 8, the Tunisian Ambassador to Beijing met with the Regional Director of BYD for the Middle East and Africa.
The Ambassador asked BYD to further invest in Tunisia, given the proximity of the Tunisian market to African, Arab, and European markets, which makes it an attractive investment platform. He also d

Reported on September 3, 2026, PT BYD Motor Indonesia is planning to add battery-related assembly operations to its activities in Indonesia, according to the company’s President Director.
On the sidelines of BYD’s Subang factory inauguration, Mr. Zhao said the additional assembly work would contribute to efforts to r

On September 2, RUNNER Automobiles PLC, in a social media update, announced that it has started local production of BYD electric vehicles in Bangladesh. RUNNER stated that the local assembly significantly reduces import costs, making premium EVs more accessible.
Based on social media update from RUNNER Automobiles PL

Reported on September 5, 2026, BYD is expected to disclose its next steps for its Malaysia operations within a week, saying it continues to explore cooperation with Malaysian partners to support the country’s NEV sector.
The company has not indicated whether its next move will involve working with a local partner or