Tag: BYD

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...

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...
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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...

Uber and BYD are bringing 100,000 EVs to the road 

BYD and Uber’s multi-year partnership plans to add 100,000 BYD EVs to Uber’s platform globally.Starting in Europe and Latin America, the expansion will include financing, charging, and maintenance options for drivers.The collaboration aims to...

A week with a Seal: Navigating the city and beyond in BYD’s performance EV

BYD has a wider significance in the growing EV market than just another new OEM: it’s a brand that, four or five years ago, hardly any Brits, or Europeans, for that matter, had heard...

Australian EV sales reach 48,872 this year, with Tesla and BYD leading the charge

Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries revealed the country’s June passenger car sales, revealing how EV sales have performed in the first half of 2024.A total of 48,872 electric vehicles were sold from January...

BYD DOLPHIN EV wins UK’s Car Dealer Power Car of the Year award

The Car Dealer Power Awards 2024, run by the UK’s Car Dealer magazine, which polls car dealers across a selection of automotive-related rewards, has revealed its car of the year.With the electric BYD DOLPHIN...

BYD and Ayvens partner to provide new leasing offers and spread EVs across Europe

Ayvens and BYD signed an MoU to distribute EVs and provide leasing services in select European markets.The partnership aims to accelerate EV market development with fleet solutions, advisory support, and comprehensive charging services.BYD will...

BYD builds EV reality for everyone, at EURO 2024

If you want to speak to the early mainstream EV audience, there can be no better marketing communications platform than sponsoring the Euros, other than the World Cup. So, BYD’s official partner status at...
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