BYD launches Song Ultra EV electric SUV On March 27, BYD launched the Song Ultra EV midsize battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,900 to CNY 179,900. The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840mm. The Song Ultra EV features a rear-motor RWD layout. Powered by a single 240kW/305Nm or 270kW/305Nm permanent magnet synchronous moto...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ally inaugurated in October 2025, currently employs 3,200 workers, while another 3,500 outsourced employees are involved in the second construction phase of the BRL 5.5 billion project. In its first six months of operation, the facility assembled more than 35,000 units of the Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro models using imported kits. Under this initial regime, capacity stands at 150,000 vehicles per year, with potential to reach up to 600,000 un...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

BYD releases official images of new electric SUV Song Ultra EV On February 10, BYD Auto released official images of the Song Ultra EV, an all-new electric SUV under the Dynasty series. The exterior of the Song Ultra EV adopts a design philosophy that blends Eastern aesthetics with contemporary styling, featuring a floating roof for a high-tech appearance. The vehicle measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

rowth driver, with 5,378 vehicles sold through this channel in December 2025, representing a 324% increase compared with August. The policy, implemented nationally in October, significantly expanded BYD’s presence among small businesses, with nearly 4,000 units of the Dolphin Mini GL, King GL and Song Pro GL registered in December alone. These versions are dedicated to direct sales and produced at the company’s Camaçari, Bahia plant. The aut...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

investments of around BRL 3 billion to date. BYD stated that national production is central to its growth plans in Brazil, where it expects sales to increase by about 50% in 2026. The Camaçari complex, developed as part of a broader BRL 5.5 billion investment, currently assembles the Dolphin Mini, Song Pro, and King models and has an initial capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year, expandable to 300,000 units. The automaker also said the plant is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

e coming years. The new range will include compact, intermediate, midsize, and large pickups, in addition to the already available Shark, all being PHEV or BEV, ruling out diesel, mild hybrid, or conventional hybrid options. The first model to be launched will be an intermediate pickup based on the Song Plus platform, featuring a unibody structure like competitors such as Fiat Toro and Ford Maverick. The automaker stated that local production at ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

BYD confirms PHEV Song Plus model to be manufactured in Brazil On January 8, BYD Brazil announced that the PHEV SUV Song Plus will begin local production at its Camaçari complex in Brazil in 2026. The model will initially be built with the same specifications as the version currently sold in the Brazilian market and will become the fourth vehicle produced at the plant, alongside the Dolphin Mini, King, and Song Pro. Localizing production of the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

BYD resumes operations in Brazil after December shutdown On January 8, BYD Brazil announced the resumption of operations at its Camaçari plant after a shutdown that began on December 20. Since its inauguration on October 9, the factory has produced approximately 18,000 vehicles, including models such as the Dolphin Mini, King, and Song Pro, marking a strong initial ramp-up in local manufacturing. BYD stated that production in 2025 at the plant p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Autoliv launches USD 154 million Vietnam facility at Amata City Ha Long On December 3, 2025, Autoliv officially inaugurated its new factory in Vietnam, located at Amata City Ha Long, Song Khoai Industrial Park. Part of Autoliv Group’s global expansion, this USD 154 million facility spans 9 hectares and will produce airbags and related components for the company’s worldwide network.  Holding around 45% of the global automotive safety market,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

a price of about JPY 8 million, including bodywork cost. Mr. Tofukuji, who is in charge of the passenger car business, explained that the cumulative sales volume since the start of sales in Japan in 2023 has reached 7,123 units, and unveiled two new models. One is the Sealion 6 DM-i (Chinese name: Song Plus), a plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) mid-size SUV, having its debut in Japan. BYD's unique DM-i (Dual Motor Intelligence) system is described as "a sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

three Japan premieres) and 5 commercial vehicles (one world premiere and one Japan premiere). In the passenger car lineup, the mini EV “RACCO” made its world debut. Three models were unveiled in Japan for the first time: the plug-in hybrid (PHV) mid-size SUV “Sealion 6 DM-i” (Chinese name: Song Plus), the new electric compact SUV “ATTO 3” (Chinese name: Yuan Plus), and the high-end Yangwang brand’s high-performance EV supercar “U...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Beijing Hyundai finalizes name of its all-electric SUV developed specifically for Chinese market On September 29, Beijing Hyundai announced that the all-electric SUV developed specifically for the Chinese market was officially named EO. “E” means spreading wings upward, while “O” draws inspiration from the essence of song, conveying the brand’s profound resonance with the values and aesthetics of Chinese users. Built on Hyundai’s Elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

ires include engineers and production planning and control professionals, key for ramping up assembly operations. BYD also announced 50 positions in September exclusively for people with disabilities, in partnership with SineBahia. The Camaçari facility will initially produce the Dolphin Mini, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King hybrid sedan, supported by a total investment of BRL 5.5 billion in Brazil. (AutoIndústria on September 25, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

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....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

ecuring its position as the fastest-growing brand among market leaders. In August 2025, BYD reached a new monthly peak with 9,815 units sold, of which 9,749 were passenger cars, placing the brand sixth overall with a 5.6% market share. The best-performing models were the Dolphin Mini (3,036 units), Song Plus (1,263), Song Pro (1,254), and Dolphin (976). BYD also achieved notable milestones in regional markets, surpassing established automakers li...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10