CDMS 2026: BYD’s Fangchengbao debuts Fangcheng S GT shooting brake, showcases Fangcheng S On August 20, Fangchengbao brand announced it had opened pre-orders for its all-new battery electric models, the Fangcheng S and Fangcheng S GT, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 230,000 to CNY 280,000. Both models were showcased at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), where the Fangcheng S GT made its offline debut. The interiors of both models were a...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/28

CDMS 2026: BYD opens pre-sales for all-new Da Han EV large flagship sedan On August 21, BYD Company Limited (BYD) announced that the Da Han EV, an all-new large flagship sedan, opened for pre-sale at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS). The model is available in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) versions, with three variants in total and pre-sale prices ranging from CNY 249,900 to CNY 299,900. The Da Han EV measures 5,256 mm in len...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/27

CDMS 2026: BYD debuts third-generation Tang; market launch set for Q4 On August 24, BYD Company Limited (BYD) announced that the third-generation Tang (Tang EV), a battery electric SUV, made its debut at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS). The model features a five-seat layout and is positioned as a mid-to-large family SUV. It is scheduled to be launched in Q4 2026. The third-generation Tang measures 5,045 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,7...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/27

BYD’s FDB and Ulaanbaatar sign strategic cooperation MoU FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd (FDB) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation with Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The two sides will advance cooperation on projects in areas including green transportation, new energy infrastructure, and intelligent energy storage. Under the MoU, the two sides plan to expand the adoption of electric vehic...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/27

BYD unveils Mako, all-new pickup truck to be produced locally in Brazil On August 25, BYD unveiled the Mako, an all-new pickup truck, at the 2026 Interlagos Festival in Brazil. The unveiled Mako features a yellow paint scheme similar to that of the new VW pickup truck Tukan revealed just the day before, and its interior design remains a prototype. Like BYD's pickup truck Shark, the model is named after a marine creature, the mako shark. While spe...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/26

ngement. For every CBU vehicle imported in the initial phase, automakers signed legally binding commitments to manufacture an equivalent number domestically (typically at a 1:1 or 1:1.5 ratio) in the subsequent phase. As these deadlines arrive in the latter half of the decade, major players such as BYD, Great Wall Motor, and Changan are being pushed to shift from import-led sales to local manufacturing, with a corresponding increase in domestic e...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/26

Melexis, Belgium, signs master purchase agreement with BYD On August 25, Melexis signed a master purchase agreement (MPA) with BYD. It elevates Melexis to a direct supplier within BYD’s global procurement ecosystem, formalizing and deepening a long-standing collaboration to drive the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs). For Melexis, this agreement solidifies Melexis' strategic footprint in China. It allows Melexis to align its technology...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/25

BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Extended PHEV and BYD Sealion 7 AWD Ultimate BEV launched in Thailand Announced on August 22, 2026, BYD Thailand and Rever Automotive launched new variants of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i and Sealion 7 at the 13th Bangkok International Grand BIG MOTOR SALE 2026. The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Extended PHEV is priced at THB 969,900 and features a 26.6 kWh battery, a claimed electric driving range of up to 150 km, a maximum combined output of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/24

BYD Brazil offers residential solar kits through dealership network for any customer On August 20, BYD Brazil announced that it has begun offering residential solar energy kits through its 233 dealerships nationwide, making the systems available to all consumers regardless of whether they own a BYD vehicle. The initiative integrates the company's electrified mobility and solar energy businesses, while expanding access to clean energy solutions th...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/24

BYD, India, adds ‘Dynamic’ variant to SEALION 7 EV lineup On August 20, BYD India launched the SEALION 7 Dynamic, a new variant of its electric SUV, at an introductory price of INR 4.19 million. The variant is powered by a 71.8 kWh Blade Battery, offers a claimed 520 km range (NEDC), and accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. With this addition, the SEALION 7 lineup now offers customers a choice between a 71.8 kWh or 82.56 kWh Blade B...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/20

BYD and Tsapo Group sign agreement to assemble electric vehicles and buses in Zimbabwe On August 17, multiple sources reported that BYD and Tsapo Group signed an agreement for local assembly of electric vehicles and buses in Zimbabwe. They will also partner for a skills transfer program as well as charging infrastructure. The agreement was announced at the launch of BYD’s new Atto 8 electric vehicle in Zimbabwe.  Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/20

electric passenger vehicles was 57.8%, up 4.9% y/y; and YTD capacity proportion of drive batteries for plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles was 16.3%, up 3.9% y/y. The top 10 battery makers in terms of YTD installed capacity for vehicle equipment were: CATL (185.7 GWh, accounting for 45.4%), BYD (71.7 GWh, 17.5%), CALB (25.9 GWh, 6.3%), Gotion High-tech (25.4 GWh, 6.2%), EVE Energy (21.3 GWh, 5.2%), Rept Battero (14.0 GWh, 3.4%), Sunwoda (...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/20

Bus Cap, BYD Malaysia sign MOU for Malaysia-based electric bus manufacturing platform in Perak Announced on August 18, 2026, Bus Cap Berhad and BYD Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a Malaysia-based new energy commercial vehicle platform, centered on a proposed electric bus assembly and manufacturing facility in Perak. The MOU was signed in Shenzhen, China.  The cooperation is expected to cover product localiz...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/19

heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as Great Wall Motor, Changan Automobile, Xiaomi EV, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, and BYD. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/19

na’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 409th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Geely Auto, Great Wall Motor, and BYD, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as FAW-VW, and VW Anhui have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press releas...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/19

BYD launches all-new Qin MAX mid-size sedan On August 13, BYD Company Limited (BYD) announced the official launch of the all-new Qin MAX mid-size sedan. Available with battery-electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, the model is offered in nine variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,900 to CNY 143,900. The Qin MAX measures 4,866 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. The Qin MAX EV is available ...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/17

BYD lands 1,918 electric vehicles to Chile On August 11, BYD completed the largest single shipment of new energy vehicles ever received in Chile, with 1,918 battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The units arrived at the Port of San Antonio aboard the BYD Changzhou, the automaker's first vehicle carrier to dock in the country. The shipment included seven models and forms part of BYD's strategy to strengthen its logistics network through it...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/14

Bustami & Saheb launches all-new BYD Ti7 in Jordan On August 12, multiple sources reported that Bustami & Saheb Group, the official agent for the BYD brand in Jordan, launched the all-new BYD Ti7 plug-in hybrid SUV.  BYD Ti7 has a 1.5-liter engine, coupled with an intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) system. It has a Blade Battery with a capacity of 26.6 kWh, which provides an electric driving range of up to 90 kilometers and a total driving range ...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/13

Indonesia's vehicle sales up 33.3% to in July, market expands amid economic recovery, with BYD and Geely seeing sales growth The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and other sources reported that Indonesian vehicle sales in July 2026 were 81,115 units, up 33.3% compared to July 2025. By automaker sales in July, Toyota was up 14.5% y/y to 21,642 units and a 26.7% market share. Daihatsu was up 35.2% to 14,125 units with a 17....

News  Updated at: 2026/08/13

and the establishment of an industry cluster, covering a comprehensive product portfolio including vehicle interiors, intelligent safety systems, vehicle exteriors and electronics. It will provide nearby supporting services to automakers including SAIC Volkswagen, SAIC Audi, SAIC Passenger Vehicle, BYD, Li Auto and Volvo. The main structures are scheduled to be topped out by June 2027, with construction expected to be completed in the first quart...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/13