CFAO Mobility launches BYD electric vehicles in Benin On April 24, CFAO Mobility presented electric BYD vehicles in Cotonou, Benin. Multiple sources reported that BYD launched the Yuan Plus SUV (sport utility vehicle), and the compact hatchback Seagull, both battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. BYD has now entered 16 countries and regions in Africa. Based on press release from CFAO Mobility/ multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Chinese brands confirmed to reach Argentina in 2025 On April 16, the Argentine government published the list of automakers approved for the first round of duty-free import quotas for electrified vehicles, with several Chinese brands being confirmed, including BYD, Leapmotor, Enoreve, MG and Lynk&Co. Specifically, Lynk&Co brand has never been announced for the Argentine market, however, it will be represented in the country by the importer “Emot...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

BYD introduces Seagull electric car in Morocco On March 13, multiple sources reported that BYD had launched an all-electric Seagull model in Morocco. It will be sold through AutoNejma dealerships. It has a 38.88 kWh battery pack. It has a range of 445 kilometers. Powered by a 55kW (77 horsepower) electric motor, the Seagull offers a maximum torque of 135 Nm and achieves a top speed of 130 km/h.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Musashi Seimitsu’s sales to BYD strong, to reach up to JPY 6 billion in FY2025 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) is receiving more orders from BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) in China. Its revenue from the BYD business in FY2025 may be as much as JPY 6 billion, up sharply from JPY 200 million in FY2023. According to the company, orders for suspension ball joints are strong. Musashi Seimitsu’s subsidiary in China, Musashi Auto Pa...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

BYD Philippines sells 4,780 vehicles in 2024, led by Sealion 6 DM-I Reported on February 3, 2025, BYD Cars Philippines has revealed its 2024 full-year sales figures, staying in the 11th place in a CAMPI-TMA’s ranking of the best-selling vehicle brands. BYD became the second-best-selling Chinese auto brand in the Philippines after MG. With 4,780 units sold in 2024, BYD posted an 8,900% sales growth YoY. Moreover, it commanded around 82% share of...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

e thousands in attendance. World premieres included the Toyota Urban Cruiser, DS No 8, and Mazda 6 EV. In the autonomous driving theme, the Tesla Cybercab was also on display. Chinese manufacturers showcased a variety of models, reflecting an aggressive push into the European market. Brands such as BYD, XPeng, Leapmotor, Hongqi, BAIC, Chery, Maxus, and others were among those demonstrating a willingness to compete with established OEMs through in...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

BYD Seagull EV and BYD Sealion 6 DM-i PHEV already launched in Philippines Announced on September 27, 2024, BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility officially launched the BYD Seagull EV with an introductory price of PHP 898,000.  The Seagull features a compact yet spacious design, measuring (LWH) 3,780x 1,715x 1,580 mm. Its exterior is enhanced with striking LED bar tail lamps, power-adjustable heated side mirrors, and stylish 16” alloy wheels. T...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02

opportunity for expansion, particularly in the BEV market, outside of China. Moreover, these vehicles are no longer the cheap, basic models previously sold; these BEVs, in many cases, are on par or above the traditional brands’ vehicles from a desirability standpoint but are still less expensive. BYD, now the world’s largest producer of plug-in vehicles, has started expanding throughout South America. Models such as the BYD Dolphin Mini (also...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

BYD Uzbekistan plans production of BYD Seagull and E2 On July 15, Uzavtosanoat announced that "BYD Uzbekistan Factory" has reached agreements with Chinese partners on the production of new models of BYD cars as part of the strategy to meet the demands of all segments of the population and to expand the range of manufactured products. Among the models planned for production are the BYD Seagull and E2. BYD Seagull and E2 models were handed over to ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

ction score is 789, up 13 points from 2023, a slower growth rate than that (37 points) in 2023. Among OEM types, international brands (800) score highest for the second consecutive year. Domestic startups (798) have made the greatest progress, with a significant increase of 17 points from 2023. The BYD Seagull, the Geometry A Pro, the Volkswagen ID.3, the BYD Yuan Plus, the NIO ET5/ET5T, the Tesla Model 3, the Volkswagen ID.4 Crozz, the Zeekr 001...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

ntel and more.•    AmpX Technologies will showcase its game changing ultra-compact, low-weight, V2G compatible charging technology. •    Nearly 40 vehicles including GM Class 8 Semi Truck & Trailer, Medium Duty Fuel Cell Truck and Electrovan, Toyota RAV 4 PHEV and BZ4X, Ford Mustang GT500, BYD Seagull, Tesla Cybertruck and more are expected to be on the show floor.•    Tear down vehicles from Caresoft Global Technologies and Munro & ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/06

BYD presents BYD Dolphin Mini in Mexico On February 28, BYD presented its new BYD Dolphin Mini model, known in China as the BYD Seagull. This is the cheapest EV in the Mexican market. The Dolphin Mini has an electric motor with 75 hp and 100 lb-ft of torque and comes in two available versions: the standard one, equipped with a 30-kWh battery that offers a range of 300 km, and the Plus version, which has a 38-kWh battery with a range of 380 km. Re...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/01

145,000 units, up 69% y/y and accounting for 29% of the total BEV volume. Wholesale volumes of all classes of electric vehicles were relatively differentiated. In July, there were 16 passenger models (19 in the same period last year) with a wholesale volume exceeding 20,000 units. These models are: BYD’s Song (51,258 units), BYD’s Qin (44,695 units), Tesla’s Model Y (43,961 units), SAIC VW’s Lavida (33,027 units), BYD’s Dolphin (31,950 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/10

unting for 31% of the total BEV volume. Wholesale volumes of all classes of electric vehicles were relatively differentiated. In June, there were 16 (20 in the same period last year) passenger models with a wholesale volume exceeding 20,000 units. These models are: Tesla’s Model Y (63,043 units), BYD’s Qin (44,239 units), BYD’s Song (42,388 units), Dongfeng Nissan’s Sylphy (38,830 units), BYD’s Yuan (33,935 units), BYD’s Dolphin (31,1...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/11

BYD launches battery electric subcompact Seagull On April 26, BYD Co., Ltd. (BYD) announced the launch of the Seagull, a battery electric subcompact car. It is available in three versions, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 73,800 to CNY 89,800.Built based on the ePlatform 3.0, the Seagull is equipped with an AC permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 55kW and a peak torque of 135Nm, mated to a 30.08kWh or 38.88kWh blade ba...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/28