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BYD Produces Its 19 Millionth NEV as Fang Cheng Bao Opens Tai 9 Reservations

BYD has produced its 19 millionth new energy vehicle, and the milestone car is a Fang Cheng Bao Tai 9 plug-in hybrid SUV. The company announced the figure on Monday, 124 days after it marked its 17 millionth NEV on July 8, and Fang Cheng Bao opened reservations for the Tai 9 the same day.

BYD BEV Sales Top 300,000 for the First Time as October Sales Hit a Yearly High

BYD sold 305,743 battery electric passenger vehicles in October, passing the 300,000 mark for the first time and setting a monthly record for the third month in a row. That surge gave the Chinese automaker its best month of new energy vehicle sales so far this year, even as its plug-in hybrid sales kept falling compared with a year ago.

BYD Tang EV Arrives at Chinese Dealers With 691 HP and New Electric Platform

BYD’s third-generation Tang EV is now showing up at Chinese dealerships, with its public debut expected at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November. Built on a dedicated EV platform for the first time, the redesigned SUV gets five seats, dual-chamber air suspension, a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and an all-wheel-drive version producing 515 kW (691 hp).

BYD Launches Third-Generation Qin Plus DM-i With Up to 220 km of Electric Range

BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, bringing longer electric range, a larger body and optional LiDAR to its plug-in hybrid sedan. Limited-time prices start at 76,900 yuan, with the updated model retaining BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology.

BYD Seagull Gets a Bigger Cabin and New Interior Design for Its Second Generation

The redesigned electric hatchback will also be substantially larger, measuring 425 mm (16.7 inches) longer than the current model and gaining a fifth seat.

BYD Plans Four European Factories as It Expands Local EV Production

The company expects to select its second European assembly site by the end of 2026, with Spain and France among the preferred locations and existing factories favored over building new facilities.

Denza Previews New Z9S Electric Sedan to Rival Xiaomi SU7

The teaser introduces the model in a new “Morning Glow Purple” exterior color and offers a closer look at the fastback sedan as Denza continues expanding its premium EV lineup.

Denza Z Electric Supercar Opens China Pre-Sales Starting At $100,000

The two-door electric supercar starts at 680,000 yuan (about $100,300) in China, significantly lower than its starting price of 142,900 pounds (about $191,400) in the UK, where it made its global debut earlier this month.

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts in Europe With Up to 1,582 HP

The high-performance EV marks the first Chinese electric supercar to debut in the European market and will be offered in three variants, with UK pre-orders opening in October ahead of deliveries expected by the end of the year.

BYD Launches Seal 08 With Standard Flash Charging on Every BEV and PHEV Model

Starting at 196,900 yuan (about $29,030), the new flagship sedan also debuts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and targets the growing premium EV market.

BYD Reclaims Global BEV Sales Lead as Tesla Delivers Strongest Q2 on Record

While Tesla posted a stronger year-over-year growth rate and significantly outperformed Wall Street expectations, BYD finished the quarter with nearly 77,000 more BEV sales.

Second Worker Dies at BYD’s Hungary EV Factory Construction Site

The latest fatality occurred on June 18, just months after another worker died in February, while investigations and labor inspections continue ahead of the factory’s planned production launch later this year.

BYD’s New Flagship SUV Draws 150,000 Orders Before Deliveries Begin

Starting at 239,900 yuan ($35,500) and offering up to 950 kilometers (590 miles) of range, the new flagship model enters one of China’s most competitive EV segments with more than 150,000 pre-orders already secured ahead of deliveries.

Ford Says Its New EV Motors Are 30% More Efficient Than BYD’s

Ford’s $28,350 Fathom electric pickup, the first model on its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform, will use motors, gearboxes and inverters that CEO Jim Farley says are about 30% more efficient than BYD’s. Farley says that efficiency lets Ford fit a smaller battery, reducing the single biggest cost in building an electric vehicle.

Nissan Chairman Expects Chinese Automakers to Reach U.S. in About Five Years

He also warned that Chinese brands are rapidly expanding elsewhere in the Americas, putting pressure on established automakers to reduce costs and prepare for increased competition.

US Senate Delays Vote on Bill That Would Permanently Ban Chinese Vehicles

Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin had planned to seek unanimous consent on September 24, but Republican Sen. Rand Paul raised concerns about the bill. The sponsors now plan to continue discussions with Paul before trying again next week.

Canada’s New Chinese EV Quota Has Yet to Bring a Flood of Imports

The figure provides an early indication of how slowly Chinese EV brands are entering the Canadian market despite the country’s decision to sharply reduce tariffs on qualifying vehicles made in China.

Toyota Refreshes bZ5 With New Driver Assistance Tech in China

The refreshed bZ5 is offered in six variants, with official prices unchanged at between 129,800 yuan ($19,140) and 199,800 yuan. For a limited time, however, buyers can purchase the vehicle for between 109,800 yuan and 179,800 yuan after a combination of cash incentives and trade-in subsidies.

Dongfeng Prepares Canadian EV Launch With First Models Targeting 2027 Debut

The company expects to launch its first two EV models as early as next year.

Volvo Opens European Factories to Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co

The proposal comes as Chinese carmakers accelerate efforts to secure manufacturing capacity in Europe amid growing trade barriers and import tariffs.