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Nurburgring EV record smashed by BYD’s Yangwang U9 supercar

The Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record for electric vehicles has been smashed by BYD's Yangwang U9 supercar, lapping the 12.9 mile circuit in just 6 minutes and 59 seconds.This makes it the fastest time recorded...

BYD to roll out megawatt public charging network across South Africa

BYD will make a significant contribution to South Africa's public charging infrastructure, with the firm confirming plans to roll-out its megawatt chargers on a national scale, with hundreds of individual charging stations set to...

BYD plans to bring its megawatt charging network to Europe

Just days after BYD announced its intentions to roll out 15,000 megawatt public EV chargers across China, Executive Vice President Stella Li has confirmed the OEM's intentions to bring the 1,000kW EV chargers to...

BYD to roll out 15,000 megawatt EV chargers across China

The ultra-fast, 1,000kW EV charging platform unveiled by BYD earlier this year is already set to be rapidly deployed across China.Announcing a collaboration with two major Chinese charging infrastructure firms, a total of 15,000...

BYD now outperforming Tesla in European EV sales

Relative newcomer to the European market, BYD, has now overtaken Tesla in terms of fully-electric car sales in Europe, according to new data from JATO Dynamics.In April, across Europe, BYD sold 7,231 fully-electric cars,...

BYD debuts its sub-€23k Dolphin Surf EV in Europe

Chinese EV giant BYD has debuted another electric car for the European market, in the form of the budget, city-focused Dolphin Surf.Based on the BYD Seagull EV already sold in China, with several changes...

Ayvens and BYD drive Europe’s EV fleet future forward with seven-country leasing expansion

Ayvens and BYD are expanding EV leasing services to seven more European countries, targeting businesses and individuals alike.The partnership now spans eleven countries, offering electric vehicle leasing via BYD dealerships under a 2024 agreement.This...

EV battery manufacturer CATL unveils new cells to beat BYD’s fast-charging record

Chinese EV battery manufacturer, CATL, has revealed its latest generation of battery cells, called 'Shenxing' - which aim to offer even more rapid charging speeds than the platform unveiled by BYD just a couple...

BYD launches its premium Denza brand in Europe

BYD has pushed even further on its European expansion, with the debut of its premium Denza spin-off brand in Europe this week.Denza will be significantly separated from BYD vehicles, being sold through its own...

BYD passes Tesla as sales pass the $100bn mark

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD's annual sales revenue has surpassed Tesla, after the OEM recorded an annual revenue of $107 billion in its 2024 financial reports, marking a significant milestone in BYD's emobility history.Tesla's annual...

5-minute EV charging: BYD closes the refuelling gap between electric and petrol

5-minute EV charging with BYD’s 1,000 kW ultra-fast charging adds 400 km in just five minutes, matching petrol refueling speeds.Breakthrough for EV adoption as this technology eliminates charging time concerns, making EVs as practical...

BYD considers opening third factory in Europe, joining Hungary and Turkey facilities

Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly considering opening a third facility within Europe, as it looks to further drive sales across the region whilst also avoiding tariffs imposed on Chinese-made EVs by the European Union.The...
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BYD sales overtake Tesla in UK, while Tesla sales drop in Europe

Relative automotive newcomer to the UK, BYD, which only debuted its electric passenger cars back in 2023, has now overtaken Tesla in the country's monthly sales charts.According to the latest sales statistics from the...

BYD reveals sub-£30k EV for Europe, the ATTO 2

Already on sale under a different name in China and several South American countries, BYD has announced the imminent arrival of the BYD ATTO 2 to Europe, which will become the smallest electric SUV...

EVs from Tesla, Vauxhall, Hyundai, and BYD walk away with 5 star ratings in latest Green NCAP tests

Euro NCAP tests give information on how well new cars protect and prevent both occupants and other road users in collisions, but Green NCAP, which first started publishing results in 2019, shows how well...

BYD to begin producing EVs in the EU from late 2025

BYD's planned Hungary factory, which will mark the first BYD EVs to be produced both within Europe and the European Union, will begin producing EVs at the facility from late 2025.The news was uncovered...

BYD produces its 10 millionth EV

After Chinese automaker BYD passed the milestone of 9 million EVs built in September, the company has already reached the impressive 10 million mark, just two months later.The 10 millionth NEV to be delivered...

BYD nears Ford’s annual shipment figures, as EV push continues

BYD, a relative newcomer in the global automotive industry, has the chance to beat Ford when it comes to the number of cars shipped throughout 2024, helped by the manufacturer selling a record 500,000-plus...

BYD hires ex-Stellantis UK MD, Maria Grazia Davino, as European expansion continues

BYD is looking to further push its EV expansion across mainland Europe, after appointing Maria Grazia Davino as the new Regional Managing Director for Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic.Taking on the...

BYD continues European EV expansion, despite tariffs

The large presence of BYD at the annual Paris Motor Show demonstrates that BYD is here to stay, particularly within the European Union, despite an additional tariff of 17% placed against the automaker by...

BYD targets 100,000 EV sales in Mexico for 2025

In contrast to nearby Canada and the U.S., BYD is hoping to sell 100,000 electric vehicles in Mexico throughout 2025.It is also targeting 50,000 EV sales in the country, before the end of this...

Tesla Model Y tops EV sales in Europe, US, and China

A report compiled by The EV Universe, which covers all global BEV sales for the first half of 2024, indicates that the Tesla Model Y is continuing to be a best-seller across much of...

BYD pushes for 50% of car sales to come from overseas

BYD is aiming for half of its total car sales to come from markets outside of China, by 2030.So far this year, approximately 14% of BYD's total sales have come from outside ChinaA large...

An electric Olympic handover: Tom Cruise’s electric motorcycle makes waves at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony

Tom Cruise brings electric motorcycles to the world stage with a stunt-packed Olympic handoverThe Paris 2024 Olympic Games have finally drawn to a close, and now all eyes turn to the next event, LA...
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