JMS 2025: BYD exhibits 13 models including the world premiere of the T35 light-duty electric truck and the RACCO mini EV prototype On October 29, BYD Japan Group held a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9) at Tokyo Big Sight. Mr. Xueliang LIU, General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division and President of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. (BYD Japan), Mr. Atsuki Tofukuj...

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-size SUV, the N7 mid-size EV sedan (launched in China in April 2025), and the Micra B-segment EV hatchback (announced for the European market in May). Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the ELEVANCE Concept, an electric crossover SUV concept car. Overseas automakers included Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, and BYD, as well as Hyundai Motor (making its first appearance) and Kia (Kia PBV Japan).  Among Chinese automakers, BYD exhibited 13 vehicles in total, ...

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BYD expects to increase market share in Brazil thanks to local production On October 16, BYD announced that with the start of local production of plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles at Camaçari complex, Brazil, the company aims to accelerate its sales expansion nationwide. The strategy consists in offering models such as the BYD Dolphin Mini, BYD King, and BYD Song Pro to direct-sale customers, including taxi drivers and people with disab...

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BYD debuts world’s first PHEV with biofuel technology in Brazil On October 20, BYD Brazil announced a global milestone with the debut of the world’s first PHEV compatible with biofuel, unveiled in the special edition SONG PRO COP30. The model, developed specifically for Brazil, was presented during the inauguration of BYD’s final-assembly line in Camaçari, Bahia, the company’s largest facility outside Asia and the largest electric vehicl...

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BYD officially starts operations in Argentina On October 9, it was reported that BYD officially launched its operations in Argentina, opening a direct subsidiary in Buenos Aires instead of working through an importer. Although registered as an automaker in the country since 2017, the Chinese company has now begun selling its first three models locally: the Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro, and Song Pro. The event emphasized BYD’s customs-duty-exempt elec...

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BYD officially inaugurates Camaçari plant in Brazil On October 9, BYD officially inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, in Brazil. The plant is producing the Dolphin Mini electric hatchback, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King sedan, with distribution to dealerships starting next week. The facility represents part of the company’s 5.5 billion reais investment in Brazil. According to Senior Vice President Alexandre Baldy...

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BYD announces 172,303 units sold in Brazil since 2022 On October 6, BYD Brazil announced that it has sold 172,303 BEV and PHEV vehicles in the country since 2022. In less than three years, the brand has become a key driver of Brazil’s automotive electrification, thanks to strong consumer confidence and locally produced models like the Dolphin Mini (44,945 units) and the Song Plus (36,213 units), a best-selling PHEV. In September 2025 alone, BYD...

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BYD hires 365 more employees in September at Camaçari complex in Brazil On September 25, it was reported that BYD has hired 365 new employees this month, bringing its workforce in Camaçari, Bahia, to 1,500 people. Although the plant has not yet been officially inaugurated, the company said that production has already been started, which is why it is accelerating the process of increasing jobs on site. The plant is set to become the biggest elec...

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BYD presents world's first car with Uzbek-language voice assistant On September 8, BYD presented the updated SONG PLUS DM-i UzPride model, the world's first car with a fully integrated multimedia system and intelligent voice assistant in the Uzbek language. A full-fledged intelligent assistant in the Uzbek language, operating without a connection to the network, has been introduced in an automotive system.  The system was trained on more than 1....

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BYD reports 74% sales growth in August 2025 in Brazil On September 3, BYD Brazil announced record-breaking sales results, confirming its rapid expansion in the country’s automotive market. Between August 2024 and August 2025, the company registered 105,330 new vehicles, marking a 74% year-on-year increase, and securing its position as the fastest-growing brand among market leaders. In August 2025, BYD reached a new monthly peak with 9,815 units...

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BYD opens presales of three models in Argentina On August 27, it was reported that BYD Argentina officially opened pre-sales for its first three models in the country: the Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro, and Song Pro DM-i. Dolphin mini: A fully electric hatchback built on the E-3.0 Platform that offers 380 km of range thanks to its Blade battery, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. It features a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen, voice contr...

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ect high-powered, fossil-fueled, or gasoline-hybrid vehicles that do not meet structural performance, energy efficiency, or recyclability targets. Reductions apply to electric or ethanol-hybrid vehicles under 85kW that meet the program’s standards. Chinese-imported gasoline-hybrid models like the BYD Song Pro and GWM Haval 6 will face higher IPI rates. (AutoIndústria on July 11, 2025)...

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Tigard Motor to introduce BYD Song Plus in Iran On July 5, multiple sources reported that Tigard Motor has received a type approval certificate from the Iranian Standards Organization for the BYD Song Plus DM-i. The car is imported into Iran by Tigard Motor. It is the second imported product of Tigard Motor Company, after the BYD China L. Based on multiple sources ...

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BYD seeks tax cut to boost production at Camaçari plant in Brazil On July 1, it was reported that BYD officially launched prototype testing at its Camaçari plant in Bahia, Brazil, while requesting a 10 percent import tax rate for SKD units for a period of 12 months. Currently, SKD units are taxed at the same rate as fully imported electrified vehicles, with the rate set at 30% for hybrids, 28% for plug-in hybrids, and 25% for fully electric veh...

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BYD to inaugurate Camaçari plant on July 1 in Brazil On June 25, it was reported that BYD will officially inaugurate its factory in Camaçari, Bahia, on July 1. The event was initially scheduled for June 26 but was postponed due to scheduling conflicts with government authorities. The factory's first vehicle will be the electric Dolphin Mini, followed by the Song Pro. This launch meets the deadline agreed upon in the 2023 contract with the Bahia...

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BYD confident on approval to reduce import tariff on SKD vehicles to 10% in Brazil On May 30, BYD Brazil's VP Alexandre Baldy expressed confidence in the approval of the company’s request to reduce the import tariff on SKD (semi-knocked down) vehicles to 10% for the first 12 months of operation. The Dolphin Mini EV will be the first model assembled at the Camaçari plant, potentially followed by the hybrid Song Pro. While the Brazilian automoti...

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BYD to enter into Argentine market in 4Q 2025 On May 21, BYD officially announced its entry into the Argentine market, confirming that its electrified vehicles will go on sale in the country during the last quarter of 2025. In a press release, BYD Vice President Stella Li highlighted Argentina as a key Latin American market with strong potential for adopting clean mobility solutions. The company was granted a government exemption to import 1,300 ...

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BYD cuts prices of several models, with maximum reduction exceeding 30% On May 23, BYD cut the respective prices of the intelligent driving variants of the 2nd-generation Qin Plus DM-i and the Qin L DM-i from CNY 79,800 to CNY 63,800 and from CNY 99,800 to CNY 79,800, valid until June 30. According to multiple press releases, BYD subsequently cut the prices of the intelligent driving variants of 22 models such as the 2nd-generation Yuan Plus and ...

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BYD faces lawsuit over worker exploitation in Brazil On May 28, Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office (MPT) filed a civil lawsuit against BYD and its former contractors, China JinJiang Construction and Tonghe Equipamentos Inteligentes (now Tecmonta), for allegedly subjecting 220 Chinese workers to conditions analogous to slavery during the construction of BYD’s plant in Camaçari, Bahia. According to the MPT, workers entered the country illegally ...

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BYD introduces 2026 Song Plus SUV in Brazil On May 29, BYD officially introduced the 2026 version of the Song Plus and its Premium variant in Brazil. The updated model features a refreshed global design with sharper Dragon Face 3.0 headlights, 19-inch wheels, a redesigned "Heart of Ocean" center console, and a premium audio system by Infinity with a subwoofer. The car is offered in four exterior colors and two interior schemes, including a new Ca...

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