FINN, Germany signs long-term deal with BYD to deliver 5,000 EVs On June 5, FINN, a Germany-based car subscription service company, signed a long-term partnership with BYD, under which BYD will deliver up to 5,000 electric vehicles over the next ten months. The order will include models like the Dolphin, Atto 2, Seal U DM-i, Seal, and Sealion 7. The new Dolphin Surf will also be available for subscription as soon as it launches in Germany. Based...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

BYD confirms date for start of operations of Camaçari plant in Brazil On May 28, BYD confirmed that operations at its new plant in Camaçari, Bahia, will begin on June 26 at 9 a.m., with the Dolphin Mini as the first model to be assembled. Vice President Alexandre Baldy stated the launch is ahead of the contractual deadline of July 20, 2025, despite prior delays and union concerns. BYD has invested BRL 5.5 billion in the project and already hire...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

BYD introduces Dolphin Surf to Europe On May 22, BYD introduced the Dolphin Surf to European markets, marking its eighth all-electric model in the region. Designed for urban versatility, this compact EV measures 3,990 mm long, 1,720 mm wide, 1,590 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,500 mm and sits on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0. It features a Blade Battery with two capacity options: 30kWh (Active) and 43.2kWh (Boost and Comfort). It delivers as mu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

While its production partnership with Renault at the São José dos Pinhais plant remains pending regulatory approval, Geely plans to expand its imported lineup before year’s end. A second model is already in preparation, likely the Geome Xingyuan, a compact electric hatch positioned to rival the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora 03. The Geome Xingyuan offers 375 liters of trunk space, an additional 70-liter front compartment, and a 2.65-meter wheelbase ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

BYD to start operations at Camaçari plant in June 2025 On April 29, BYD announced that it will begin production of the Dolphin Mini at its Camaçari plant in Brazil starting June 2025. The news was confirmed by Stella Li, BYD’s global vice president, during a press conference in Shengzhou, China. The Camaçari facility, formerly owned by Ford, will be BYD’s first car assembly plant outside Asia, with an initial capacity of 150,000 vehicles p...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Chinese brands confirmed to reach Argentina in 2025 On April 16, the Argentine government published the list of automakers approved for the first round of duty-free import quotas for electrified vehicles, with several Chinese brands being confirmed, including BYD, Leapmotor, Enoreve, MG and Lynk&Co. Specifically, Lynk&Co brand has never been announced for the Argentine market, however, it will be represented in the country by the importer “Emot...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

BYD Japan lowers Dolphin and Atto 3 prices by over JPY 300,000 On April 1, BYD Auto Japan Inc. (BYD Japan, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City), which is affiliated to China’s BYD and is responsible for the passenger car business in Japan, announced that prices of the Dolphin compact electric vehicle (EV) and Atto 3 SUV have been reduced by over JPY 300,000 compared to the previous prices. The Dolphin lineup now includes the new baseline entry grade, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

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

BYD lands 5,500 EVs in Brazil On February 27, the Explorer 1, BYD’s dedicated cargo ship, arrived at the Port of Aracruz, Espírito Santo, carrying approximately 5,500 vehicles from China. This is the vessel’s second visit to Brazil, following its first arrival 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 operati...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01

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

dels registered in Malaysia in January 2025.  Launched in December 2024, the Proton eMas 7 topped the list with 421 units registered. According to Proton, current bookings have exceeded 4,000 units. Local deliveries to customers have started as cars started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

Musashi Seimitsu’s sales to BYD strong, to reach up to JPY 6 billion in FY2025 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) is receiving more orders from BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) in China. Its revenue from the BYD business in FY2025 may be as much as JPY 6 billion, up sharply from JPY 200 million in FY2023. According to the company, orders for suspension ball joints are strong. Musashi Seimitsu’s subsidiary in China, Musashi Auto Pa...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

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

BYD’s Indonesia plant in West Java to complete construction by 2025 Reported on January 20, 2025, BYD Indonesia said the construction work of its USD 1 billion plant in Subang, West Java is expected to complete by 2025. Every development is going smoothly and according to plan, said the company.  The new factory is expected to produce its first cars shortly after completion. With a planned annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, the pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

e same period in 2023, according to INEGI. November alone saw a 41.1% rise, with 12,147 units sold, making up 8.2% of total vehicle sales that month. Hybrid vehicle led the segment with 79% of sales, followed by 14% for fully electric vehicles and 7% for plug-in hybrids. Popular models included the BYD Dolphin, Tesla Model X, Y, and 3, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. Geographically, Mexico City dominated sales, followed by the State of Mexico, Nuevo Le...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

BYD Brazil announced sales record in 2024 On January 2, BYD Auto Brazil reported record-breaking sales in 2024, cementing its leadership in Brazil's electrified vehicle market. Only in December, the OEM sold 10,091 units, marking its best monthly performance and securing the 8th place in overall sales, a significant achievement for a brand only three years in the market. Retail figures placed BYD 4th overall, highlighting its rapid growth.   In ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

BYD introduces four new vehicles in Turkiye On December 24, ALJ Türkiye, the official distributor of BYD, announced that BYD has expanded its lineup in the Turkish market to six models by introducing four new additions, including the hatchback DOLPHIN, the fully electric SEAL U, the E-segment HAN sedan and the D-segment SEAL sedan. The models were launched at the Rixos Tersane in Istanbul, expanding BYD’s footprint in the Turkish automotive ma...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

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