ManDream launches BYD electric cars in Egypt On February 4, multiple sources reported that ManDream, the official agent for the BYD brand in Egypt, launched BYD Dolphin Surf and BYD Sealion 6 EV.  BYD Dolphin Surf offers an electric driving range of up to 300 kilometers. BYD Sealion 6 EV has a driving range of up to 420 kilometers. In the hybrid car category, BYD presented the Sealion 6 DMi-Ultra model. It has a range of up to 1000 kilometers, w...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

BYD Philippines posts 446% sales growth, renews ACMobility distribution partnership Announced on January 24, 2026, BYD cars Philippines highlighted 2025 as a landmark year. Retail sales soared to 26,122 units, a staggering 446% jump from 2024, cementing BYD’s position as the fastest-growing automotive brand in the Philippines.  The Seagull topped the BEV market, with the Sealion 6 DM-i leading hybrid sales. By the end of 2025, BYD had increase...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/26

BYD meets Thailand’s EV 3.0 production requirements as exports expand Reported on January 19, 2026, BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Rever Automotive Co., Ltd., unveiled that 39,030 BEVs were imported from China between 2022 and 2023 under Thailand’s EV Incentive Scheme (EV 3.0). Under the scheme, each imported EV must be offset by one locally produced vehicle in 2024 and 1.5 locally produced vehicles in 2025. To prevent excess inventory, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

BYD Auto Japan opens e-commerce store on Rakuten Ichiba to cultivate new demand BYD Auto Japan Inc. (BYD Auto Japan, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City), a subsidiary of China's BYD and responsible for the passenger car business in Japan, announced on November 4 that it has opened an official on-line store on “Rakuten Ichiba” marketplace operated by Rakuten Group, Inc. When a customer purchases at the on-line store on Rakuten Ichiba, customer infor...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Japan Mobility Show 2025 opens its doors The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has kicked off the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, running from October 29 to November 9. Press days take place on October 29 and 30, with the show opening to the public on October 31. The event is being held under the theme “A unique opportunity to explore mobility’s future”. This year’s show has attracted a record 517 companies an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

BYD reaches 100,000 NEV deliveries in Thailand with locally-made Sealion 6 PHEV Announced on October 16, 2025, BYD Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd., together with Reve Automotive Co., Ltd., celebrated a major milestone, reaching the delivery of 100,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in only a few years since launching in the Thai market. The landmark 100,000th unit is the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, a midsize SUV with the DM-i Super Hybrid PHEV. This model was manu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/20

BYD Thailand drops Shark 6 PHEV pickup, plans new locally built model for 2026 Reported on September 4, 2025, BYD Auto Thailand revealed that it will not move forward with local production of the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, citing challenges in meeting Thailand’s local content requirements. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new model tailored for domestic manufacturing at its Rayong facility in 2026. At the Bangkok International Moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

BYD to start exporting PHEVs manufactured at Rayong plant to Europe in late August Reported on August 10, 2025, BYD plans to begin exporting PHEVs produced at its Rayong plant in Thailand to Europe at the end of August 2025. The shipment will be carried by the company’s newest roll-on/roll-off vessel, BYD Zhengzhou, which arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri on August 9, 2025, delivering 300 BYD Sealion 7 SUVs from China. The Zhengzhou wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

BYD Sealion 6 DM-I PHEV launched in Singapore Announced on July 16, 2025, BYD has unveiled the Sealion 6 DM-i, its first plug-in hybrid SUV in Singapore, with a special launch price of SGD 212,888. Designed to balance performance, efficiency, and comfort, the Sealion 6 DM-i delivers a premium driving experience. Its sleek design is highlighted by signature double U-shaped headlights and sharp, sculpted lines that command attention on the road. At...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

BYD hits 90,000 NEV deliveries in Thailand; Seal PHEV production to begin locally Reported on July 8, 2025, BYD (Thailand), in partnership with Rever Automotive, is celebrating the delivery of 90,000 new energy vehicles in Thailand. The milestone vehicle, a fully imported DENZA D9, was handed over to mark the occasion. The event also marks the first anniversary of BYD’s Thai production plant and the announcement of the BYD Seal 5 DM-i, the bran...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

April vehicle sales in Thailand up 1.0%, production down 0.4% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), April vehicle sales in Thailand increased 1.0% year over year to 47,193 units. In the first 4 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 200,386 units, a decline of 4.8% YoY.  According to the FTI, the modest YoY increase was mainly driven by stronger electric passenger car sales. However, pickup truck sales continued to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

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

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

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 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

BYD, China enters Pakistani market with 3 electric vehicles On August 19, multiple sources reported that Build Your Dream (BYD) entered the Pakistani automotive market with the introduction of Sealion 6, Atto 3 SUV, and the Seal sedan. BYD has partnered with Mega Motor Company to launch the vehicles. The sales of the EVs will only begin by the end of the year. There are also speculations that BYD also has plans to set up a factory in Pakistan wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Super Hybrid PHEV launched in Thailand; locally assembled On August 8, 2024, Rever Automotive - BYD launched the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Super Hybrid in Thailand, priced from THB 939,900. This is the first PHEV model locally manufactured at BYD's plant in Rayong. This PHEV comes with an 18.3-kWh BYD Blade Battery, Xiao Yun Plug-in Hybrid 1.5 liter High-efficiency Engine, and an electric motor (FWD), delivering a combined power of 16...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09