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BYD’s Denza Z9S sedan has been revealed, showing a new interior, revised exterior styling, and shorter dimensions than the Denza Z9 ahead of its market launch. The model is a separate sedan variant from the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake and joins the Z family with reported single-motor and tri-motor powertrain configurations. The Z9S follows earlier regulatory and specification disclosures. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing previously showed the model’s dimen

The BYD Fang Cheng Bao Formula S sporty liftback’s range was exposed by the governmental regulator. This car will run up to 900 km under CLTC conditions. The Formula S GT station wagon variant of this car will boast 850 km of range. Fang Cheng Bao (FCB) was initially launched in China in 2023 as a hardcore off-road brand. Its current model line comprises four models: the Bao 5 (Denza B5), the Bao 8 (Denza B8), the Ti3, and the Ti7 (BYD Ti7). According to China EV DataTracker, FCB delivered 2

A BYD Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan was heavily damaged by fire after a three-vehicle chain-reaction collision on Chengdu’s Third Ring Road on July 17, although everyone inside the car escaped before the vehicle was fully engulfed. According to Chinese media reports citing the Jinniu District Traffic Police Department, the crash occurred on the main carriageway of Chengdu’s Third Ring Road in Jinniu District. Three vehicles were involved, with the Qin Plus DM-i catching fire shortly aft

BYD Brazil plant in Camacari, Bahia, produced the 100,000th vehicle on July 16. It took the company slightly over a year to achieve this milestone, as the plant started operations on July 1, 2025. In late November last year, BYD Brazil added the second shift, ramping up the production capacity. The BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull / Atto 1 / Dolphin Surf) became the anniversary car that rolled off the production line. This model starts at 118,900 reais (23,270 USD) without limited-time discounts. O

The BYD Da Han flagship full-size sedan revealed a 102.3 kWh LFP battery pack that weighs 725.9 kg. It takes over 30% of the car’s curb weight. The Da Han EV will enter China with up to 1,008 km of range under CLTC conditions. Another variant of its name is BYD Great Han. According to the purchase tax reduction list released by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the all-electric variant of the Da Han will come standard with a 102.326 kWh LFP battery pack manu

BYD’s Denza has expanded the second-generation D9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) lineup with a new Flash Charging Luxury Variant priced at 329,800 yuan (48,700 USD), reducing the model’s entry price by 30,000 yuan (4,430 USD) compared with the previous base version. The new variant keeps the D9’s dual-motor four-wheel-drive PHEV system, the second-generation Blade Battery, and LiDAR-based driver-assistance hardware. To reach the lower price point, Denza removed several premium interior features and a

BYD has revealed the production design of the new 8 Series Tang electric SUV, adding another large pure-electric model to the Dynasty lineup while leaving the future relationship between its growing Tang family unclear. Released by Lu Tian, General Manager of BYD Dynasty Series, the finalised design images arrived shortly after the SUV appeared in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalogue. The filing provided the first confirmed details on the model’s dimension

BYD’s Denza has released the first official images of its upcoming Z9S sedan, revealing a new “Dawn Purple” exterior colour and confirming the model’s production design direction. At the same time, regulatory data and technical document reports have exposed a shorter body format, multiple electric powertrain options, and a claimed range figure of up to 920 km CLTC. A shorter Z9 with a different mission The official images released by Denza show the sedan finished in the “Dawn Purple” pai

BYD has revealed the production design of the new 8 Series Tang electric SUV, adding another large pure-electric model to the Dynasty lineup while raising questions about the future structure of its Tang family. Released by Lu Tian, General Manager of BYD Dynasty Series, the finalised design images arrived shortly after the SUV appeared in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalogue. The filing provided the first confirmed details about its dimensions, seating la

After its earlier self-testing attracted attention, automotive self-media outlet Cai Shen Dao commissioned a laboratory evaluation of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, which recorded a peak cell-surface temperature of 78.5°C during a high-current flash-charging session. The evaluation used BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3 (FCB Ti3) Flash Charging Edition, specifically the dual-motor AWD variant. The model is equipped with a 78.72 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, produces 310 kW

Péter Szijjártó, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, announced on July 15, 2026, that he is resigning from his parliamentary seat to join the Chinese electric vehicle giant, BYD, as reported by SHobserver. Szijjártó, 47, who served as a member of the Hungarian National Assembly since 2002 and held the position of Foreign Minister from 2014 until May of this year, shared the news on his Facebook. He described the move as a transition to a “highly prestigious” internat

BYD expects to surpass Toyota as the bestselling automaker in five years without access to the US market, executive vice president Stella Li shared. The company is ramping up its overseas presence, targeting Europe, Latin America, South-east Asia, and Australia. Stella Li made this bold statement shortly after BYD had achieved the cumulative NEV production volume of 17 million units. It is worth noting that the company picked up the pace in recent years. The BYD’s 1 millionth NEV rolled off

BYD‘s premium brand, Denza, has officially unveiled its new electric supercar, the Denza Z, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The vehicle has recorded over 1,000 orders globally within the first 24 hours of its domestic pre-sale, which launched on July 13. Pricing and Performance The Denza Z is positioned in the high-end market, with China market pre-sale prices starting at 680,000 yuan (100,000 USD) for the Coupe version. The Spider (convertible) and Racing (track) versions a

BYD‘s premium brand, Denza, has officially unveiled its new electric supercar, the Denza Z, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The vehicle has recorded over 1,000 orders globally within the first 24 hours of its domestic pre-sale, which launched on July 13. Pricing and Performance The Denza Z is positioned in the high-end market, with China market pre-sale prices starting at 680,000 yuan (100,000 USD) for the Coupe version. The Spider (convertible) and Racing (track) versions a

BYD says the rear motor assembly seen dragging behind a Tang SUV in Shenyang detached after the vehicle struck a submerged object while driving through floodwater, describing the incident as impact damage rather than a manufacturing defect. The explanation came during a July 14 telephone inquiry by Langzhang News (浪涨新闻) with BYD Auto’s official customer service. The company explained that the Tang “experienced a severe underbody collision” and that the damage was “caused by a collision w

Multiple videos filmed during flooding in Shenyang have sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media after viewers claimed a BYD Tang SUV had lost its rear electric motor. The videos show the SUV stopped in floodwater with its hazard lights flashing while a large metallic component is visible behind the vehicle and appears to remain connected beneath the rear of the SUV. The footage prompted widespread speculation online, with some netizens claiming the detached component was the ve

Speaking outside Denza’s booth at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, BYD vice president Stella Li announced new plans for the Yangwang U9 Xtreme to attempt a top speed record above 500 km/h. Last September, the supercar reached 496.22 km/h, making it the world’s fastest production car. The U9 Xtreme set its current record at Automotive Testing Papenburg’s (ATP) proving grounds in Germany. It surpassed the 490.5 km/h record set earlier by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. Koenigsegg claims it

BYD’s new Ocean series flagship, the Seal 08 sedan, was involved in its first reported road collision less than two weeks after hitting the market. A photo shared on Chinese automotive communities and a report by Toutiao show the flagship sedan, which retails between 196,900 yuan (28,944 USD) and 239,900 yuan (35,265 USD), tangled up with an older Venucia D60 EV Plus at an urban intersection. While the Venucia D60 EV Plus appeared to suffer heavy front-end damage, including a crushed hood an

BYD’s new Ocean Network flagship, the Seal 08 sedan, was involved in its first reported road collision less than two weeks after hitting the market. A photo shared on Chinese automotive communities and a report by Toutiao show the flagship sedan, which retails between 196,900 yuan (28,944 USD) and 239,900 yuan (35,265 USD), tangled up with an older Nissan Bluebird at an urban intersection. While the Nissan sedan appeared to suffer heavy front-end damage, including a crushed hood and deformed

Multiple videos filmed during flooding in Shenyang have sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media after viewers claimed a BYD Tang SUV had lost its rear electric motor. The videos show the SUV stopped in floodwater with its hazard lights flashing while a large metallic component is visible behind the vehicle and appears to remain connected beneath the rear of the SUV. The footage prompted widespread speculation online, with some netizens claiming the detached component was the ve

BYD Denza Z electric supercars have exposed a wide regional pricing gap, opening domestic presales from 680,000 yuan (100,300 USD) while foreign markets face a much higher entry point. This starting price is significantly lower than its United Kingdom export mark of 142,900 pounds (184,800 USD), which was confirmed following its recent global public showcase at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The tri-motor hypercar delivers this performance through a specialised platform layout and an advanc

The updated BYD Ti7 plug-in hybrid crossover will adopt a large 50 kWh LFP battery in China, suitable for 230 km of electric range under WLTC conditions. The ongoing variant of this SUV, marketed as Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 in China, has been released in foreign markets this year. The currently available plug-in hybrid modification of the BYD Ti7 for the Chinese market offers two battery options. The entry-level car adopts a 26.6 kWh battery for 105 km of WLTC electric range. As for the more expen

BYD passenger vehicles navigating deep urban water accumulation became the centre of a social media debate on July 13, 2026, after video footage from Shenyang, China, showed an underbody component separating from a BYD Tang. The clip triggered online rumours claiming that the electric powertrain motor had uncoupled and dropped directly into the floodwater. Netizens quickly weaponised the incident, using satirical nicknames to mock the automaker even as the vehicle continued to drive forward afte

BYD has officially announced the upcoming launch of the “Qin Max,” a new B-class sedan positioned above the current Qin L model. Lu Tian, General Manager of BYD’s Dynasty Network Sales Division, said the vehicle is designed for younger consumers with a focus on high-speed charging capabilities. This model was first exposed by the regulatory filings last December. Dimensions and design The Qin Max measures 4866 mm in length, 1880 mm in width, and 1495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 282

BYD, Geely, and Changan battery software systems have secured top-tier recognition at the State Science and Technology Progress Awards. The engineering accolades highlighted major breakthroughs in structural welding, intelligent electric chassis design, and fast thermal management systems. The official listings clarify that these honours represent massive cross-industry development efforts rather than single-manufacturer monopolies. Thermal control systems capable of managing intensive elect