BYD Auto
Chinese automobile manufacturer
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| 2025 | Planned launch of two body-on-frame SUVs: the B5 (a mid-size PHEV SUV) and B8 (a full-size PHEV SUV), both to be rebadged for export under the Fangchengbao brand. Also planned introduction of the N8L, a full-size PHEV SUV. |
| 2025 | BYD Auto introduces two new models: the Tai 3, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) compact SUV, and the Ti7, a PHEV mid-size SUV, further diversifying its electric and hybrid SUV portfolio. |
| 2025 | Launch of the N8L, a full-size PHEV crossover SUV. |
| 2025 | Launched several new models across different series, including the e7 BEV mid-size sedan, Seal 05 DM-i, Sealion 05 EV, and various EV and PHEV variants of existing models. |
| September 2025 | BYD announced an internal cut to its annual sales target by up to 16%, reducing from 5.5 million to 4.6 million units. |
| September 17 2025 | Tang DM-i launched in the Philippines as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model with a turbocharged engine in the country, featuring a 1.5-litre DM-i turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel drive. |
| August 2025 | BYD's Thailand plant began exporting the BYD Dolphin to Europe to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles. |
| July 28 2025 | A new batch of 14 BYD GTK6127BEVB (BC12A04) buses in orange livery was delivered and will be operated by Tower Transit Singapore on Sentosa, replacing existing diesel buses as part of a 5-year operating contract. |
| 2025 | Israel's Ministry of Defense prohibited the use of certain BYD electric cars due to cybersecurity concerns about unauthorized transmission of driver data to China. |
| June 2025 | Disclosed a patented technology for wireless vehicle charging, aiming to optimize charging efficiency and reduce energy loss. |
| June 2025 | Remaining three public bus operators in Singapore received the BYD BC12A04 buses. |
| June 2025 | BYD's Legal Department announced legal action against 37 online influencer accounts and placed 126 additional accounts under internal monitoring for alleged disinformation. |
| 2025 | BYD plans to begin producing 150,000 passenger vehicles annually at its facility in Camaçari, Brazil. |
| May 2025 | BYD announced substantial price reductions across 22 models, with discounts up to 34%. The BYD Seagull was reduced by 20% to 55,800 yuan, and the BYD Han DM-p was discounted by 34% to 102,800 yuan, further intensifying the industry price war. |
| May 2025 | BYD added the entry-level Advanced STD variant of the Atto 3 to its Indonesian lineup. |
| May 2025 | BYD was summoned by China's Ministry of Commerce, along with Dongfeng Motor and other Chinese automakers, to attend a meeting addressing 'zero-mileage' used car sales practices in the automotive industry. |
| May 2025 | Brazilian prosecutors filed a lawsuit against BYD regarding labor conditions. |
| May 2025 | BYD announced it will assume direct control of its operations in Australia starting July 2025, ending EVDirect's role as the local distributor while maintaining a retail and service network through a joint venture with Eagers Automotive. |
| 2025 | Transit Systems NSW expands its electric bus fleet to 50 BYD D9RA buses across multiple depots. |
| May 21 2025 | BYD Sealion 7 was launched in Brunei, with the Performance AWD variant introduced to the market. |
| 2025 | BYD plans to discontinue the Frigate 07 crossover SUV. |
| 2025 | BYD and Denza presented three future concept vehicles: the Dynasty-D, Ocean-S, and Denza Z. |
| 2025 | BYD continued expanding its lineup with the e7 BEV mid-size sedan, Seal 05 PHEV compact sedan, Seal 06 Wagon PHEV mid-size wagon, Sealion 06 PHEV and EV mid-size crossover SUVs, Seal 06 GT BEV mid-size hatchback, M6/eMax 7 BEV three-row compact MPV, and Shark PHEV pickup truck. |
| April 28 2025 | BYD broke ground on a passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, Cambodia. |
| April 2025 | BYD introduced the Seagull model in the European market under the name Dolphin Surf, featuring revised front and rear bumpers and three trim levels (Active, Boost, and Comfort). |
| 2025 | BYD plans to start local assembly of the Dolphin Mini at its Camaçari plant in Brazil. |
| 2025 | BYD introduced a facelift version of the Qin Plus DM-i, updating the model's design and potentially refining its technical specifications. |
| April 2025 | BYD's electric vehicle sales in Europe surpassed Tesla, ending Tesla's long-standing market leadership in European EV sales. |
| 2025 | BYD expanded its lineup with multiple new models including the e7 BEV mid-size sedan, Seal 05 PHEV compact sedan, Seal 06 EV BEV mid-size sedan, and Sealion 06 PHEV and EV mid-size crossover SUVs. |
| 2025 | BYD Auto planned the introduction of the Yangwang U8L, an extended version of their luxury SUV model. |
| 2025 | BYD planned further model introductions including the e7 BEV mid-size sedan, Seal 06 EV, Sealion 05 EV, Sealion 07 EV, Han L and Han L EV full-size sedans, and Tang L models in both PHEV and EV variants. |
| 2025 | BYD plans to launch the e7 BEV mid-size sedan, Seal 06 models, Sealion 07 models, Tang L models, and the M6/eMax 7 BEV three-row compact MPV for international markets. |
| April 9 2025 | BYD Tang L was launched in the Chinese market, featuring a dual-colour interior theme, 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen, augmented reality heads-up display, and advanced DiPilot 300 intelligent driving assistance system. |
| April 7 2025 | BYD launches the M6 (marketed as eMax 7) in the Philippines, introducing two variants: Standard (55.4 kWh) and Superior Captain (71.8 kWh), available in both 7-seater and 6-seater configurations. |
| April 4 2025 | BYD Shark 6 commenced sales in South Africa, launching in its Premium variant and becoming the most powerful pick-up truck available in the market at that time. |
| April 4 2025 | BYD Sealion 7 was launched in South Africa alongside the Shark 6 and Sealion 6 models, with two available variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD. |
| 2025 | BYD Auto introduced the B5, a PHEV mid-size SUV rebadged from Fangchengbao Bao 5. |
| 2025 | BYD Auto launched the B8, a PHEV full-size SUV rebadged from Fangchengbao Bao 8. |
| 2025 | BYD plans to launch several new models including the Han L PHEV and EV full-size sedans, Qin L PHEV and EV mid-size sedans, Sealion 05 EV compact crossover SUV, and Tang L PHEV and EV mid-size crossover SUVs. |
| 2025 | BYD Auto planned to release the Tai 3, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) compact SUV, further diversifying their electric vehicle portfolio. |
| 2025 | BYD began phasing out warship-named vehicle models, merging them into the Sealion and Seal nameplates. |
| 2025 | BYD scheduled the launch of the Seal 06 PHEV mid-size sedan, Sealion 07 PHEV mid-size crossover SUV, and the Xia PHEV MPV/minivan, continuing to expand their Dynasty and Ocean series vehicle lineups. |
| March 2025 | BYD became one of the first enterprises worldwide to pass the IWA 48:2024 audit released by ISO. |
| 2025 | BYD scheduled the launch of the Han L PHEV and EV full-size sedans, Seal 05 PHEV compact sedan, Sealion 05 EV and Sealion 07 PHEV/EV crossover SUVs, Qin L EV mid-size sedan, and the Xia PHEV MPV/minivan. |
| 2025 | BYD Auto launches the Xia, a plug-in hybrid minivan named after the Xia dynasty, as part of BYD's Dynasty Series of vehicles sold through Dynasty Network dealerships. |
| 2025 | The smaller BYD Yuan Up model is introduced and marketed globally as the Atto 2, expanding BYD's electric SUV lineup. |
| 2025 | BYD plans to expand operations in El Salvador to San Miguel and Santa Ana. |
| 2025 | BYD plans to introduce the Sealion 07 PHEV mid-size crossover SUV, Seal 05 DM-i PHEV compact sedan, Xia PHEV MPV/minivan, and Tang L PHEV mid-size crossover SUV, continuing to expand their electric and hybrid vehicle portfolio. |
| March 2025 | BYD Auto's Shark 6 model won the Frontera Aventura Rally in the Dominican Republic, demonstrating the company's motorsport capabilities. |
| March 2025 | BYD announced plans to deploy over 4,000 of their 1 MW chargers across China, with an initial rollout of approximately 500 stations. |
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