BYD Auto
Chinese automobile manufacturer
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| 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 Atto 3 was introduced in the Pakistani automotive market by Mega Motors, with initial vehicle deliveries commencing. |
| 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. |
| March 2025 | The Ultra variant with a 60.4 kWh battery was added to the Atto 3 lineup in Malaysia. |
| 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. |
| March 2025 | BYD Seal won the Japan EV of the Year 2024 award. |
| March 7 2025 | BYD Shark 6 launched in the Philippines, available in Advanced and Premium trim levels. |
| 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. |
| February 2025 | BYD Sealion 05 DM-i received a facelift, featuring a revised front end design and an upgraded advanced driver assistance system called God's Eye C and DiPilot 100. The new system incorporates 12 cameras, 5 radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and an Nvidia chip, six months after its initial release. |
| February 2025 | BYD plans to gradually release software functions for the Xia's 5R12V DiPilot 100 advanced driver assistance system. |
| February 2025 | BYD introduced the Qin L EV, a new electric vehicle built on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo with a rear-wheel-drive layout and distinct styling, differentiating it from the Qin L DM-i model. |
| February 2025 | BYD introduced a facelift for the Dolphin, featuring a new front and rear design, with the vehicle length increased to 4,280 mm (168.5 in). |
| February 17 2025 | BYD Sealion 7 was officially launched in India with two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD, marking its entry into the Indian automotive market. |
| February 13 2025 | BYD Sealion 7 was launched in Indonesia at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show, introducing two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD. |
| February 12 2025 | BYD Sealion 7 was launched in Australia with two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD, marking its entry into the Australian automotive market. |
| February 10 2025 | BYD introduced Smart Driving Edition versions across 21 models, featuring enhanced advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) called God's Eye, with prices starting at 100,000 yuan. |
| February 2025 | BYD Energy Storage announced a contract with Saudi Electricity Company to provide 12.5 GWh of energy storage. |
| January 2025 | BYD delivered 10,003 units of the Xia in its debut month, marking a significant initial market introduction for the new vehicle model. |
| January 2025 | The Dynamic trim was replaced by the Essential trim as the new entry-level variant for the BYD Dolphin in the Australian market. |
| January 2025 | Locally assembled BYD Atto 3 went on sale in Thailand at a lower price, with the Extended Range model featuring new 18-inch alloy wheels. |
| January 2025 | BYD launched the Atto 3 in South Korea, marking the company's first model introduction in the Korean automotive market. |
| January 2025 | BYD rolled out the 2025 model year Atto 3 for global markets, featuring a new wheel design, additional interior color scheme options, and in Australia, an increased maximum unbraked towing capacity. |
| January 13 2025 | BYD Sealion 7 was officially launched in Singapore, introducing two vehicle variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD models. |
| January 2025 | Introduction of the entry-level Essential variant of the BYD Song Plus. The base Dynamic model was discontinued, leaving only Essential and Premium variants in the lineup. |
| January 2025 | Advanced RWD variant added to the Philippines market lineup. |
| 2024 | BYD introduced the Yuan Up/Pro BEV subcompact crossover SUV, updated the Han lineup with a facelift, and announced upcoming models like the Seal 06 PHEV mid-size sedan, Xia PHEV MPV, and Shark PHEV pickup truck. |
| 2024 | An upgraded model launched with a 45.12 kWh LFP blade battery, TZ200XSW PMSM motor, improved range of 401 km, and faster 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.9 seconds. |
| 2024 | BYD Auto launched the Bao 8, a PHEV full-size SUV, expanding their SUV range with a larger model. |
| 2024 | BYD Seal 07 DM-i projected to increase sales to 65,000 units in China |
| 2024 | BYD Qin sales reached 709,616 units in China, marking the highest sales volume in the given data series. |
| 2024 | BYD Atto 3 production slightly decreased to 309,536 units, with 275,223 sales in the primary market, indicating a stabilization of production and sales. |
| 2024 | European market introduction of AWD variant with an expanded 91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery, featuring dual electric motors (front YS210XYA and rear TZ200XYT PMSM) with a claimed 4.5 seconds acceleration. |
| 2024 | BYD Sealion 7 model range introduced in China, with three variants: 550 Standard Range (RWD, 71.8 kWh battery), 610 Long Range (RWD, 80.64 kWh battery), and 550 AWD (AWD, 80.64 kWh battery). |
| 2024 | BYD Sealion 7 achieved sales of 39,376 units and total production of 62,518 units across China and Malaysia markets. |
| 2024 | BYD global sales surpassed Honda and Nissan, making it the seventh-largest automaker in the world. |
| 2024 | BYD achieved 4,272,145 total sales, a 41.3% increase from 2023, with 3,718,281 retail sales in the Chinese domestic market. |
| 2024 | BYD achieved record production of 4,075,449 vehicles. The Yangwang brand grew to 8,560 vehicles, and Denza produced 126,036 vehicles. |
| 2024 | BYD introduced a bounty program in China to report evidence of internet 'black campaigns', offering rewards between 200,000 to 5 million yuan for information about negative campaigns by individuals, PR firms, or rival car companies. |
| 2024 | BYD introduces the e-Platform 3.0 Evo, an improved version of their electric vehicle platform featuring a 12-in-1 electric drive system, the world's highest speed mass-produced electric drive motor at 23,000 rpm, faster charging capabilities, and a high-efficiency heat pump. The BYD Sealion 07 EV becomes the first vehicle to use this new platform. |
| 2024 | BYD sold 417,204 vehicles overseas, with the company aiming to deliver 50% of its production output outside its home market. |
| 2024 | New variants introduced: DM-i 75, DM-i 112, and DM-i 160 models with updated powertrain configurations |
| 2024 | BYD Song Plus expanded international production, reaching 511,962 units across China, Brazil, Australia, and Turkey. |
| 2024 | BYD exported 11,038 Shark pickup truck units from China, marking a significant milestone in the vehicle's international market penetration. |
| 2024 | BYD hired close to 200,000 new employees specifically in car manufacturing and components. |
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