According to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), the Lands Department of the Hong Kong SAR announced on July 27 that a site, New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6677 at Nos. 77 and 79 Hiu Kwong Street, Kowloon, has been awarded to BYD (H.K.) Co., Limited at a land premium of HKD 12 million on

On July 28, BYD held a press conference to announce the launch, in the Japanese market, of its electric vehicle (EV) "Racco", which complies with Japan's unique mini-vehicle standards. The price of the model, the first mini electric vehicle from an OEM based outside Japan, starts at JPY 2,145,000, and with the CEV (C

On July 23, multiple sources reported that Al-Futtaim has officially launched DENZA in Saudi Arabia. It has introduced DENZA B5 and DENZA B8 vehicles in Saudi Arabia. It will introduce DENZA Z and DENZA Z9GT later in 2026. The SUVs, DENZA B5 and DENZA B8, are equipped with Super Hybrid Dual Mode Off-Road technology,

On July 23, Denza UK announced the launch of Z9 GT E segment premium shooting brake. The company has opened orders for the premium shooting brake, which is available with either a Super DM plug-in hybrid or fully electric powertrain.
The fully electric Z9 GT EV features three motors producing 1,156PS of power and 1,2

On July 22, 2026, BYD (H.K.) Co., Limited and Xperi Inc. announced that BYD will adopt DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform for future BYD models across international markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The DTS AutoStage platform provides in-vehicle audio and v

On July 16, Astana Motors signed a memorandum with BYD to build a network of BYD Flash Charge high-speed charging stations in Kazakhstan. The agreement was signed during Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to China.
In the first phase, ultra-fast charging stations will be installed in Almaty. The netwo

BYD updated the timeline for its Camacari plant in Bahia, announcing that pilot production using localized manufacturing processes will begin in August, while mass production of vehicles for commercial sale is expected to start by the end of 2026. Local media reported the development on July 16.
The plant has assembl

On July 11, BYD’s premium brand Denza released the specifications for the battery-electric luxury SUV Denza N8.
The Denza N8 measures 5,150 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,820 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,075 mm, and features a five-seat layout.
The Denza N8 is available in single-motor and tri-motor va

BYD expanded its workforce at its Camacari complex in Bahia by welcoming 229 new employees, including 22 participants in the Young Apprentice program, according to local media reports on July 10.
The company also hired 207 employees for strategic areas including battery manufacturing, vehicle final assembly and logis

On July 12, 2026, BYD Thailand held an event in Bangkok to mark cumulative vehicle deliveries in Thailand exceeding 130,000 units. The event also coincided with the second anniversary of BYD’s Rayong factory, which began official production on July 4, 2024.
The Rayong facility has an annual production capacity of up

Reported on July 13, 2026, BYD Thailand launched the Standard variant of the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with an estimated starting price of THB 699,900. The launch coincided with the delivery of BYD’s 130,000th new energy vehicle (NEV) in Thailand.
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i Standard accel

On July 13, Covestro signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BYD to establish a long-term strategic partnership. The agreement focuses on developing and applying advanced material solutions across BYD's expanding businesses, including automotive, energy storage, and next-generation technologies.
Under the MoU

On July 9, DENZA, the premium automotive brand of BYD Group, unveiled the all-electric DENZA Z supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026. The company confirmed four versions of the model, including Coupe, Spider, Racing, and a Special Edition model.
The all-new DENZA Z supercar is built on the e3 Sports Car Pla

On July 9, BYD announced the arrival of the Dolphin G DM-i, a plug-in hybrid supermini. The vehicle is now available to order in the UK, with a starting price of GBP 23,990, with first customer deliveries scheduled for September 2026.
The Active variant is equipped with a 7.4 kWh Blade Battery, offering an electric-o

On July 9, DENZA presented its first SUV for European customers, the BAO 5, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It has a DMO plug-in hybrid powertrain. It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with front and rear electric motors. It has a Blade Battery that's incorporated into the car's chassis.
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On July 5, SARDA Group, BYD’s official distributor and dealer in Azerbaijan, announced that BYD has officially entered Azerbaijan's passenger vehicle market. BYD unveiled five new energy vehicle models: YUAN UP EV, YUAN UP DM-i, SEALION 6 EV, SEALION 6 DM-i, and SEAL 6 DM-i. The new lineup features BYD's latest techn

On July 8, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Managing Director of BYD for the Central Asia and Caucasus regions. During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of the electric vehicle manufacturing project in Uzbekistan.
They also discussed plans to e

On July 8, BYD UK opened orders for the all-new Shark, the brand’s first pickup truck in Europe and its first model to feature Super Hybrid DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) technology.
The Shark combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors to deliver a total system output of 436 PS and 650 Nm o

On July 6, BYD reported 37,995 new vehicle registrations in the UK during the first half of 2026, achieving an 8.74% market share across battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, representing a 95% increase compared with the same period of 2025.
In June alone, BYD registered 6,242 vehicles, equivalent to a 2.93%

Reported on July 6, 2026, Rever Automotive, the official distributor of BYD in Thailand launched the Standard variant of the BYD Seal 6 with prices starting at THB 799,000.
The Standard variant has the same dimensions as the Premium and Dynamic variants—4,720x 1,860x 1,495 mm (2,820 mm wheelbase)—which were introduce