BKY breaks ground on new auto parts and electronics factory in Ninh Binh, Vietnam On May 8, 2025, BEI KE YUAN Technology Co., Ltd. (BKY), in collaboration with Thien Phu Co., Ltd., held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory at Van Phong Industrial Park in Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh, Vietnam. The factory will produce auto parts, electronic accessories, semiconductor equipment, and environmental treatment systems. The project, built on a 15...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

and CHANG-AN Q07. In partnership with CATL, ChangAn is advancing key electrolyte technologies and accelerating solid-state battery development. A prototype will debut by late 2025, with installation tests in 2026 and mass production by 2027. Under its Dubhe 2.0 Plan, ChangAn will invest 20 billion yuan over five years to advance AI large model development and end-to-end assisted driving. Another 20 billion yuan will support growth in the low-alt...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

CFAO Mobility launches BYD electric vehicles in Benin On April 24, CFAO Mobility presented electric BYD vehicles in Cotonou, Benin. Multiple sources reported that BYD launched the Yuan Plus SUV (sport utility vehicle), and the compact hatchback Seagull, both battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. BYD has now entered 16 countries and regions in Africa. Based on press release from CFAO Mobility/ multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

BYD surpasses 100,000 sales milestone in Brazil since its arrival in 2022 On March 12, it was reported that BYD has sold 108,400 units in Brazil since its arrival in 2022. Around 75% of the vehicles were sold in 2024, when the Chinese company accelerated shipments in the country with the Mini Dolphin EV, the King sedan, and new versions of the Song and Yuan SUVs. The brand now offers 12 hybrid and electric models, including the Shark hybrid picku...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

rival in Recife last year with a full load. The 200-meter-long, 38-meter-wide ship can transport up to 7,000 cars and is the first of eight ships planned by BYD to support its global operations. The Explorer 1 spent over 40 days at sea after departing from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, delivering SUVs Yuan and Song, as well as the electric compact models Dolphin and Dolphin Mini. A major highlight of this shipment is the arrival of the Denza B5, a l...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01

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 enters Peru with 5 models On December 10, BYD officially entered the Peruvian market with five models, aiming to advance electromobility and sustainable transportation. The initial lineup includes the BYD SONG PRO, BYD SHARK, BYD TANG, BYD YUAN UP, and BYD SEAL models. Motorysa, a Colombian company which will oversee the distribution of BYD's electric vehicles in Peru, plans to expand its offerings in the coming years, with projections to est...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

BYD launches Yuan Pro SUV in Mexico On November 7, BYD launched its Yuan Pro model in Mexico. The vehicle is considered the most affordable model in its segment, as it has a price starting at MXN 579,800. It is built on the e-Platform 3.0 platform, has a structure with Cell to Body (CTB) technology and offers a range of up to 380 km thanks to its 45-kWh Blade battery that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. Inside it has a ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

both its BEV and ICE-based models. Chery has also gained significant momentum with its low-cost Omoda 5 SUV contributing to the brand’s expected 14% market share among Chinese groups in Europe next year. At the same time, BYD is set to reach 45,000 sales in 2024, boosted by the popularity of its Yuan Plus and Seal models. Collectively, MG, Chery, and BYD are projected to sell one million cars annually in the region by the end of the decade, as...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

BYD unveils Atto 3 electric SUV in Madagascar On October 13, BYD announced the recent unveiling of the Yuan Plus (known as the Atto 3 in countries outside of China) compact battery electric SUV with CFAO, a partnering dealer, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This is the first BYD New Energy Vehicle on the local market. Theming “Driving to the Future”, the event contains exhibition and interaction areas and completely uses sustainable materials an...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

BYD launches BYD Yuan Pro in Costa Rica On September 26, BYD launched the Yuan Pro model in Costa Rica, which will be known locally as the BYD S1 Pro. The fully electric vehicle is based on the e-platform 3.0 and Cell to Body (CTB) technology. Its engine produces 207 hp and 180 Nm of torque and thanks to the 50.1-kWh Blade Battery, it can travel up to 401 km. Regarding safety, the vehicle has a 5-star safety rating due to its rigid density struct...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

BYD launches Yuan Pro electric SUV in Brazil On September 5, BYD launched its Yuan Pro electric compact SUV in Brazil. The five-seater SUV features a 45.1 kWh LFP Blade battery that allows it to offer a range of 380 km, according to NEDC or 250 km according to PBEV, powering the 177 hp and 290 Nm motor on the front axle. The vehicle is 4,310 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,675 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. Regarding safety, the vehicle is e...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

BYD introduces Yuan Pro model in Ecuador On September 3, BYD announced the launch of its Yuan Pro model in Quito, Ecuador at Automundo annual event. BYD's SUV is equipped with the brand's Blade Battery, allowing it to offer a range of up to 380 km per charge (NEDC) by powering its 174 hp and 290 Nm of torque motor. The vehicle has a luxurious interior and is equipped with the latest technology for safety and comfort, offering the best driving exp...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

BYD opens presales of Yuan Pro in Brazil On August 29, BYD Brazil announced the opening of pre-sales of its Yuan Pro models in the country. This fully electric vehicle will be officially launched on September 5 in Sao Paulo. Full details of the vehicle will be given at the official presentation, although it is estimated that it will be equipped with a 117 hp electric motor. (BYD Brazil and multiple sources on August 29, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

Chile, inaugurated its most emblematic store in Lo Barnechea, Santiago. The store, equipped with cutting-edge technology, stylish design features, and a spacious showroom showcasing the entire BYD lineup, provides a tailored car-buying experience. The grand opening also marked the debut of the BYD Yuan Pro and the introduction of a new app designed for Chilean customers, offering enhanced remote vehicle control. "It is an app that is in line wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/23

BYD launches Yuan Pro in Chile On August 6, it was announced that BYD launched its Yuan Pro model in Chile, available in GL and GS versions, marking the ninth model the brand has introduced in the country. The GL version is equipped with a 94hp electric motor delivering 180 Nm of torque, powered by 32-kWh Blade LFP batteries, providing a range of up to 280 km. The GS version features a more powerful 170hp electric motor with 290 Nm of torque, sup...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

Canada is currently in the final days of conducting its own review of Chinese state support for automakers that could lead to tariffs. Federal trade and finance officials began 30 days of consultations on July 2. BYD has already established a presence in Mexico, where it delivered the first of 100 Yuan Plus compact crossovers earlier this year, and in July held the global reveal of the BYD Shark ahead of plans for a factory to build the plug-in ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/01

on, generating a combined maximum power of 235 hp. It is expected that the vehicle will begin to be assembled at the end of this year with imported parts and that in 2025 fully national manufacturing will begin at the Camaçari plant. In addition to the Song Pro, the plant will produce the Dolphin, Yuan Plus and Song Plus models.  (Multiple sources on July 10, 2014)...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

driver experience and battery/charging prominent. In addition, J.D. Power unveiled 10 models that rank highest in their respective segments, namely, the Geely Panda mini (small battery electric sedan segment), the Geometry A Pro (compact battery electric sedan segment), the Aion V Plus and the BYD Yuan Plus (tied, compact battery electric SUV segment), the NIO ET5/ET5T (midsize battery electric sedan segment), the Audi Q4 e-tron (midsize battery...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

te than that (37 points) in 2023. Among OEM types, international brands (800) score highest for the second consecutive year. Domestic startups (798) have made the greatest progress, with a significant increase of 17 points from 2023. The BYD Seagull, the Geometry A Pro, the Volkswagen ID.3, the BYD Yuan Plus, the NIO ET5/ET5T, the Tesla Model 3, the Volkswagen ID.4 Crozz, the Zeekr 001, the NIO ES6, the BYD Han PHEV, the range-extended Deepal SL0...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05