BYD enters Romanian market, plans to open over 30 sales point by 2025 On May 12, BYD announced that it has officially entered the Romanian market. The company has introduced a range of models in Romania, including the Sealion 7 electric SUV offering up to 502 km of range. The lineup also includes the Seal sedan with up to 570 km of range, the Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV with a total range of over 1,000 km, and the Atto 2 compact SUV. The compa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

BYD launches Sealion 07 DM-i SUV On May 8, BYD launched the Sealion 07 DM-i midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 205,800. Adopting the Ocean Aesthetics exterior design concept, the Sealion 07 DM-i presents a trendy, dynamic body stance. It measures 4,880mm long, 1,920mm wide, and 1,750mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The FWD variants are power...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Auto Shanghai 2025: BYD makes global debut of five new Ocean-series models On April 23, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, BYD made the global debut of five new Ocean-series models, namely, the Ocean-S concept vehicle, the Sealion 06 DM-i SUV, the Sealion 06 EV SUV, the Seal 06 EV sedan, and the Seal 06 DM-i wagon. Adopting on a lively, diversified, and natural design concept, the Ocean-S has an avant-garde style and a slender body. Positioned as a midsi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

BYD Vietnam launches Sealion 6 PHEV and Sealion 8 BEV Announced on April 19, 2025, BYD has debuted Vietnam’s first DM-i Super Hybrid, the Sealion 6 PHEV, alongside the all-electric luxury SUV, the Sealion 8. The BYD Sealion 6 completed a remarkable 1,732-km real-world range test, traveling from North to South Vietnam, showcasing the efficiency of BYD’s DM-i Super Hybrid technology. The model is available at a special starting price of VND 799...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

BYD launches SHARK 6, SEALION 6, and SEALION 7 models in South Africa On April 4, BYD launched its three advanced models, BYD SHARK 6, BYD SEALION 6, and BYD SEALION 7, in South Africa, expanding its product lineup in the region. The BYD Shark 6 is BYD's first bakkie in South Africa. It features the DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform and is equipped with a rear-drive powertrain, EHS hybrid system, and a 1.5T engine delivering peak output of over ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM PHEV launched in Philippines Reported on March 26, 2025, Jetour Auto Philippines has launched the X70 Lightning i-DM.  Based on the X70, the model is a 3-row SUV measuring in at (LWH) 4,785x 1,900x 1,720 mm with a wheelbase of 2,745 mm. The model comes equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, working with dual electric motors. Outputs rise to 271 hp and 395 Nm of torque, which is good for a century spri...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

Astana Motors announces official launch of BYD brand in Kazakhstan On March 3, Astana Motors officially announced the launch of the BYD brand in Kazakhstan. BYD dealers in Kazakhstan started selling cars in January 2025. Initially, the local market will feature the BYD Song Plus EV electric crossover, the Song Plus DM-i hybrid crossover, and the BYD HAN electric all-wheel-drive sedan.  BYD cars have been modified to fit Kazakhstan's harsh contin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

BYD and state government ministry in Mexico sign MoU to boost electromobility On February 25, it was announced that Nuevo León’s state Ministry of Economy and BYD signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate access to electric and hybrid vehicles for drivers using ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Didi. Through this agreement, operators will have the opportunity to acquire vehicles like the BYD Dolphin Mini EV and BYD King DM-I, co...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

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

Alvand Khodro showcases BYD Song Plus DM-i at 6th Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 On January 30, multiple sources reported that Alvand Khodro, an Iran-based car-dealership, showcased BYD Song Plus DM-I on 6th Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 held in Iran. The displayed vehicle is different from the BYD Song Plus previously launched by Bahman Group in Iran. The vehicle is a compact crossover with electric-gasoline d...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Bharat Mobility 2025: BYD India launches all-new SEALION 7 midsize eSUV On January 18, BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD presented BYD SEALION 7 midsize  eSUV at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The BYD SEALION 7 will be introduced in India with an 82.56 kWh battery pack. It will be available in Premium and Performance variants. The BYD SEALION 7 measures 4,830 mm in length and 2,930 mm in wheelbase. The BYD SEALION 7 Performance offers a rang...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/19

BYD Dolphin and Yuan Pro to feature flex-fuel plug-in hybrid engine in Brazil On December 20, BYD announced the development of flex-fuel plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the Dolphin hatchback and Yuan Pro SUV exclusively for the Brazilian market. The models were presented at a recent dealership convention attended by CEO Stella Li and are set to launch in 2026 after the company’s Camaçari factory reaches greater production autonomy. These veh...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/25

BYD launches 2025 Tang DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV On October 25, BYD launched the 2025 Tang DM-i mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 179,800 to CNY 207,800. Based on trendy Chinese exterior aesthetics, the 2025 Tang DM-i features a black sports appearance kit and new sporty wheel hubs. It measures 4,870mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,725mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Paris MS 2024: BYD unveils all-new Sealion 7 SUV and presents EV lineup On October 14, BYD announced that it has presented the all-new Sealion 7, a mid-size pure-electric SUV along with its full line-up of models at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The Sealion 7 is BYD's eighth new-energy vehicle launched in Europe and the latest in the Ocean Series, joining the Dolphin, Seal, and Seal U. It features BYD's innovative Blade Battery, Cell-to-Body (CTB) c...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

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

Alghanim Industries launches BYD Auto Alghanim in Kuwait On September 23, Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the largest privately-owned companies in the region, announced the launch of BYD Auto Alghanim, as a part of its broader strategy to introduce BYD in Kuwait. BYD Auto Alghanim aims to introduce a range of advanced plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles, offering a sustainable and high-tech driving experience in the r...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

BYD launches new Sealion 05 DM-i, 2nd-gen Song Pro DM-i plug-in hybrid SUVs On September 23, BYD launched the new Sealion 05 DM-i and 2nd-generation Song Pro DM-i compact plug-in hybrid SUVs with its 5th-generation DM (Dual Mode) technology, which are both available in four variants with CLTC electric-mode ranges of 75km and 115km. Prices range from CNY 112,800 to CNY 142,800. Inheriting the Ocean Aesthetics design concept, the Sealion 05 DM-i ha...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

BYD launches 2025 Han EV, 2025 Han DM-i coupes On September 9, BYD launched the 2025 Han EV and 2025 Han DM-i mid-to-large-size coupes. The former is available in four variants with CLTC electric-mode ranges of 506km, 605km, and 701km, of which the prices range from CNY 179,800 to CNY 235,800. The latter is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 165,800 to CNY 225,800. Both models adopt a dragon-styled aesthetic design, with sus...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

BYD Spain receives 1,000 units of the BYD SEAL U DM-i On August 16, BYD Spain, in a social media post, announced that its EXPLORER NO.1 vessel arrived in Spain with 1,000 units of the BYD SEAL U DM-i. Multiple sources reported that the ship arrived at the port of Santander, in northern Spain. Based on BYD Spain social media updates/ multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

BYD launches 2025 Seal coupe, Seal 07 DM-i sedan On August 8, BYD launched the 2025 Seal midsize battery electric coupe and the Seal 07 DM-i mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid sedan. The former and the latter are available in four and five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 175,800 to CNY 239,800 and from CNY 139,800 to CNY 195,800, respectively. The 2025 Seal, the first e-Platform 3.0 Evo-based sedan and the first LiDAR-mounted BYD model, is a...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13