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

According to an announcement by BYD on July 2, its new flagship sedan, the Haibao 08, was officially launched. The model is available in both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains, with a total of six variants priced between CNY 196,900 and CNY 239,900.
The Haibao 08 me

On June 28, 2026, BYD Auto Vietnam and FUTA EV Power, a charging infrastructure developer under Phuong Trang – FUTA Group, entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at advancing Vietnam’s green transportation ecosystem.
The partnership will involve joint exploration of potential applications in battery tec

On July 1, BYD announced its sales results for June 2026.
In June, the automaker sold 403,472 vehicles globally, up 5.5% year-over-year (y/y). New Energy Passenger Vehicles (NEPVs) and New Energy Commercial Vehicles (NECVs) accounted for 397,292 units and 6,180 units, up 5.2% y/y and 24.7% y/y, respectively.
Battery

Linghui Auto announced on June 29 the official launch of the all-new plug-in hybrid MPV the Linghui M9. The model is offered in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 188,800 to CNY 250,800.
The Linghui M9 measures 5,200 mm in length, 1,970 mm in width and 1,805 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,045-mm.
The Li

Reported on June 24, 2026, BYD Malaysia is planning to introduce the Megawatt Flash Charging technology in Malaysia, with the rollout currently in the research and planning phase. The company said the initial deployment will focus on selected BYD and Denza showrooms and service centers while it studies implementation

On June 25, Parkopedia and BYD Auto announced a collaboration to provide a next-generation in-car parking experience for drivers across Europe. Parkopedia will supply a new mobility solution that enables BYD models to use Parkopedia parking data and in-car payment functionality. The service is due to be made availabl

On June 20, multiple sources reported that ManDream, the authorized distributor of BYD in Egypt, announced the commencement of deliveries of the first batch of the new BYD Ti7 DM-i to customers. The first deliveries were of the Ultra FWD version, with BYD’s DM-i hybrid system, 275 hp, and over 1,000 km range. The Lux

On June 22, Canada's Federal Industry Minister, Mélanie Joly, said in a press conference after a week-long trip overseas, that she met with executives from BYD Co., Chery Automobile Co., Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., and Shanghai Launch Automotive Technical Co., and noted that those companies are "willing to expl