BYD enters Azerbaijan's passenger vehicle market 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 technologies, including the e-Platform 3.0, Cell-to-Body (CTB) architecture, and the f...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/09

BYD sales increase 95% in H1 2026 in UK 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% share of the UK new vehicle market. The Seal U DM-i remained the brand's best-selling model...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/08

BYD adds Standard variant to Seal 6 lineup in Thailand 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 introduced at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). The Standard vari...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/07

NEXEN TIRE secures OE tire supply deal for BYD SEAL 6 and Dolphin Surf EVs On June 22, NEXEN TIRE announced that it is supplying original equipment (OE) tires for BYD's SEAL 6 and Dolphin Surf electric vehicles. BYD Dolphin Surf models exported to Europe will be equipped with the N’Blue S, a high-efficiency summer tire. The tire is designed to reduce rolling resistance, improve wet-weather performance, and support compliance with Europe’s str...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/22

JPJ data reveals Malaysia’s top EV brands and models registered in May 2026 Reported on June 12, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton continuing to lead Malaysia’s EV registrations by brand in May 2026, with 1,779 units registered. It stayed ahead of BYD (925), iCaur (522), Zeekr (413), and Leapmotor (237). The rest of the top 10 brands included Tesla (197), Xpeng (179), MG (138), TQ Wuling (100), and Perodua (80...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/17

BYD launches Sealion 7 in Brazil On May 26, it was reported that BYD launched the Sealion 7 in Brazil, introducing a high-performance electric SUV positioned between the Seal sedan and the Tang SUV. The model features a dual-motor setup delivering 531 hp and 70.3 kgfm of torque, enabling 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds. It is equipped with an 82.5 kWh Blade battery, offering a range of 360 km (Inmetro standard) and fast charging capabil...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

BYD introduces SEAL 6 EV in Bangladesh On May 12, BYD introduced the all-new BYD SEAL 6 electric sedan in Bangladesh. It has a driving range of up to 410 km on a single charge. It is powered by a 46.08 kWh BYD Blade Battery and delivers 220 Nm of torque. Based on press release from BYD Bangladesh...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

JPJ data shows Malaysia’s Top EV brands and models in April 2026 Reported on May 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton keeping its position as the leading EV brand in April 2026, registering 2,408 units. It remained ahead of BYD (1,413), iCaur (547), Zeekr (357), and Tesla (172). The rest of the top 10 included Xpeng (150), Leapmotor (108), MG (92), TQ Wuling (91), and MINI (81), while the remaining top 20 compr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

BYD and DENZA to present 7 models at SMMT Test Day 2026 in UK On May 12, BYD announced that it will present multiple models at the SMMT Test Day 2026, showcasing the best of the company’s plug-in hybrid and fully electric technology. It will present six BYD models. It will present ATTO 3 EVO, SEAL saloon, DOLPHIN SURF; ATTO 2, SEALION 5, SEAL 6, etc. DENZA, the premium sub-brand of BYD, will be represented by its new flagship model. The Z9GT wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

BYD becomes best-selling electric vehicle brand in the UK in 2026 On May 5, BYD announced that it has become the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) brand in the UK in 2026 year-to-date, surpassing competitors such as Tesla, Kia, BMW, and Volkswagen. The company reported sales of 12,754 electric vehicles with over 7% EV market share so far this year, also positioning itself as the leading EV brand among private buyers, despite not being included i...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Auto China 2026: BYD unveiled two new Ocean-series flagship models, Seal 08 and Sealion 08; Ocean-V concept car makes global debut On April 27, BYD announced that its new flagship sedan, the Seal 08, and flagship SUV, the Sealion 08, were showcased at Auto China 2026 under the Ocean-series. At the same time, the Ocean-V concept car made its global debut. Both the Seal 08 and Sealion 08 adopt the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design language. The Sealion 0...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Public Days. Under the theme "Future of Intelligence", Auto China 2026 covers a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters. A total of 1,451 vehicles are on display, including 181 world premieres and 71 concept cars. Over 200 press conferences will be held during the event. Among Chinese OEMs, BYD, SAIC Motor, Geely, Chery, GAC Group, FAW Group, and Changan Automobile are showcasing key models from their respective brands. BYD is presenting ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

electric vehicle models consist of 46 passenger vehicles (including BAIC Arcfox’s Arcfox S3, SAIC Motor’s Shangjie Z7, and Chery’s Fulwin A9), 26 buses, 39 trucks, and 106 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models consist of 32 passenger vehicles (including BYD’s Seal 08, Leapmotor’s D99, and BYD’s Dasong), 1 bus, 1 truck, and 16 special-purpose vehicles. The selected fuel cell electric vehicle mode...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in March 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on April 3, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its leadership in the local EV market (by brand) in March 2026, registering 2,377 units. It was comfortably ahead of BYD (879), Tesla (338), iCaur (257), and Zeekr (177). The rest of the top 10 included MG (112), Volvo (90), Xpeng (72), BMW (67), and Leapmotor ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

BIMS 2026: BYD launches ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION 5 DM-I in Thailand Announced on March 25, 2026, BYD showcased its growing presence at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), presenting both its core brand and premium marque Denza with one of the event’s largest booths. The highlight was the simultaneous launch of four models in Thailand, ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEAL 6, and SEALION 5 DM-I, spanning multiple segments and combining B...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Show (47th BIMS) will be held under the theme “The Iconic Synchronicity” (Press Day/VIP Day: March 23 for vehicle brands and March 24 for motorcycle brands). International automotive brands participating in the show include Chinese marques such as NIO (including Firefly), Zeekr, XPeng, MG, GWM, BYD and Denza, GAC Group, Changan Automobile (including Nevo, Deepal and Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), M...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

BYD debuts new Seal 08 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On March 6, BYD debuted the Seal 08, a new Ocean-series flagship plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The Seal 08 adopts the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design concept. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the vehicle model measures 5,150mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,505mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. The Seal 08 is equipped with a 115kW engine, either a single...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

BYD enters Slovenia and Montenegro markets On March 13, BYD announced that it has launched its car in Slovenia on March 5, 2026. It has introduced full EVs and Super DM-i hybrids in the country. On March 11, BYD hosted the official BYD launch event in Montenegro together with its partners CG Group | TD Automotive. It has introduced BYD SEAL U DM-i and the BYD Sealion 7 models in the country. Based on social media updates of BYD 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

BYD UK announces pricing and specifications for 2026 SEAL saloon On February 19, BYD UK announced the pricing and specifications for the 2026 SEAL saloon. The updated model comes with a starting price of GBP 45,730 on the road. The new updated SEAL comes in two versions, Excellence and Design. The Excellence variant has a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup producing 523 bhp of power and 670 Nm of torque. While the Design variant uses a single moto...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in January 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on February 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton leading the country’s EV market (by brand) in January 2026 with 3,276 registrations, far ahead of BYD (913), Zeekr (489), and iCaur (451). The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (176), Leapmotor (171), MG (169), XPeng (97), Mercedes-Benz (83), and Denza (55), while...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17