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BYD‘s Denza Z Track Edition, a high-performance Z roadster variant, has been spotted in China ahead of its July 9 global launch, appearing nearly production-ready with minor camouflage on its wheels and front badge. Breaking with BYD tradition, the Denza Z lineup is prioritising global markets. Accordingly, its global launch on July 9 will be held at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Denza boasts that the new Z will share the limelight with worldwide performance legends at “the century-ol

Concept vehicles presented at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show highlight a wide range of design and technology directions, with both domestic and joint-venture brands showcasing experimental and pre-production models. Expanding design boundaries The AvatrVision Xpectra concept measures approximately 5.8 meters in length and features pillarless coach doors and a full-length glass roof extending from front to rear. The model integrates lidar sensors into the front bumper. It uses a silicon carbi

The 2026 BYD Seagull (known as the Dolphin Mini or Dolphin Surf in overseas markets) made its debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, showcasing two major highlights alongside several detail refinements. Key upgrades The most significant improvements include a maximum range increase from 405km to 505km under CLTC standards, and the availability of an optional LiDAR system. The LiDAR-equipped variant will feature BYD’s “God’s Eye B” driver assistance system. Exterior changes While th

Today, BYD officially announced the market launch of the 2026 Seagull (known as the Dolphin Mini or Dolphin Surf in overseas markets). This model made its debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The updated model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from 69,900 yuan (10,300 USD) to 85,900 yuan (12,600 USD). The most notable highlight is the introduction of the optional “God’s Eye B” intelligent driving assistance system (DiPilot 300), which includes Lidar. When equipped with this

The all-new BYD Atto 3 crossover was revealed at the Beijing Auto Show 2026 with a peak power of 240 kW (326 hp) and up to 630 km of range. It adopts the LiDAR-based DiPilot 300 assisted driving system, a continuous damping system, and flash charging technology. This car is known in China by its domestic name Yuan Plus. BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) sales in China. Credit: China EV DataTracker BYD positions the new Atto 3 as the third-generation model. It aims to boost the model’s domestic sales

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

Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturers are redirecting massive industrial production capacity toward energy storage systems for artificial intelligence data centres. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) leads this expansion alongside regional competitors to capture high-margin infrastructure supply contracts. This transition opens up massive avenues for utility deployment beyond passenger vehicle manufacturing, according to Sina. China EV DataTracker shows that in China

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show closed on May 3 after a 10-day run, attracting 1.28 million visitors and setting new global records for exhibition scale and attendance, according to official data. Held under the theme “Driving the Era, Smart Future,” the event was staged across the China International Exhibition Centre (Shunyi) and the Capital International Exhibition Centre. The dual-venue format covered 380,000 square meters and 17 halls, marking the largest footprint recorded for any auto show

China’s largest battery industry exhibition, the China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026), opened in Shenzhen with packed booths from CATL, BYD, and hundreds of supply chain companies. But the most important developments at the event were not necessarily the flagship battery cells displayed by the industry’s biggest names. Instead, the strongest technical and commercial momentum came from deeper inside the supply chain, where equipment makers, electrolyte specialists, and mid-tier batter

BYD Seal 08 assembly lines are moving into high gear as the electric vehicle maker navigates an enviable production bottleneck. Executive Vice President He Zhiqi revealed that cell manufacturing output at the Xixian factory complex is rising steadily to alleviate immediate constraints on vehicle handovers. The industrial mobilisation centres on the rapid scale-up of Blade Battery 2.0 packs to supply multiple incoming vehicle lines. Assembly infrastructure at the Xi’an plant has stabilised ma

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

Car Inc., one of China’s largest auto rental providers, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with BYD regarding the purchase of 100,000 of the firm’s cars. The joint declaration also aims to establish BYD’s Flash Charging stations at Car Inc.’s retail locations, building up to what the two parties call the “Flash Charging China Strategy”. BYD has previously partnered with Car Inc., providing the rental firm with 3,000 Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sedans as part of a pilot scheme in ear

Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding the capabilities of fully active suspension systems, with new SUVs from BYD, Huawei-backed Aito, and Li Auto demonstrating “three-wheel driving” functions that allow vehicles to continue moving after lifting one wheel off the ground. The latest example is the Denza B8 (Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8) Flash Charge Edition from BYD, which debuted with the company’s new DiSus-P Ultra suspension system. During a media demonstration at BYD’s off-road proving ground,

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 asked net users to choose the name of its upcoming flagship sedan, allegedly called Great Han. The Dynasty Network’s GM Lu Tian posted six name variants for the new model. It will enter the domestic market as a BEV with over 1,000 km of range under CLTC conditions and flash charging capability. BYD has recently kicked off pre-sales of the Great Tang (Datang) full-size SUV with a 1000V high-voltage system and a starting price of 250,000 yuan (36,930 USD). This vehicle appeared as a massiv

The new BYD Atto 3, known in China as the Yuan Plus, has begun arriving at dealerships ahead of its official launch on May 21, as we reported, now confirmed by Autohome. The model made its first public appearance at the Beijing Auto Show and is now entering the pre-launch showroom display phase across selected locations in China. Narrowing cost gap The New Atto 3 introduces BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery system, paired with the brand’s flash charging technology, both of which are

As the new energy vehicle (NEV) market penetration surpasses 60%, the battle for dominance has shifted toward battery performance. At the centre of this shift is BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and its “Flash Charge” technology. In a recent in-depth interview with 36kr Auto, Sun Huajun, CTO of BYD’s battery division, addressed industry scepticism and outlined the company’s vision for the future of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) technology. Breaking the 9-minute barrier BYD’s second-g

A livestream teardown of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery drew widespread attention in China after a team of automotive bloggers spent roughly six to eight hours dismantling a battery pack using power tools, including angle grinders, pry bars, electric saws, and hammers. The livestream followed earlier online discussions surrounding BYD’s flash-charging battery technology and battery temperatures during high-speed charging tests. Debates were triggered by the livestream testing of the c

An owner of BYD sub-brand Denza‘s Z9 GT revealed that the EV’s replacement battery costs only 78,700 yuan (~11,600 USD), after a collision necessitated replacing the Blade Battery 2.0 LFP pack. The quoted price was for a 122.5 kWh pack, available on top Z9 GT EV trims. The recently refreshed grand tourer is available in PHEV and EV trims, and retail pricing ranges from 269,800 to 369,800 yuan (39,600 to 54,300 USD). The maximum CLTC EV range is rated at 1036 km. The Z9 GT is compatible with

A Chinese automotive teardown team behind the widely discussed dismantling of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery pack has released a detailed follow-up explanation addressing criticism of its testing methods and disclosing additional technical observations from the teardown. The livestream teardown attracted attention after the battery pack endured grinding, cutting, hammering, and prolonged disassembly without catching fire or exploding. The teardown team has now published a longer techn

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

BYD built 6,682 flash chargers in 321 cities across China, company representatives reported during the market launch of the BYD Great Tang (Da Tang). Such stations can charge a battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes, providing up to 1,500 kW DC per connector. BYD’s flash chargers were launched on March 5, 2026. Officials of the Shenzhen-based automaker shared a goal of creating the nationwide “Flash Charging China” infrastructure. BYD planned to build 20,000 flash chargers in China by the e

Chinese automaker BYD said the Great Tang has exceeded 100,000 pre-sale orders, less than two weeks after pre-sales opened at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The full-size electric SUV started pre-sales at 250,000 yuan (36,700 USD), with higher trims priced up to 320,000 yuan (47,000 USD). The order figure was disclosed on May 7 by Lu Tian, general manager of BYD Dynasty Network’s sales division. The executive said the vehicle had reached 100,000 pre-sale orders on the same day. Order growth

Chinese EV giant BYD has officially confirmed that it is developing humanoid robots, marking the company’s most direct public statement yet on its ambitions beyond automobiles, according to First Financial. BYD Executive Vice President Li Ke said the company is already working on humanoid robots and believes the key competitive factors in the sector will be manufacturing, software, and hardware capabilities. She added that automotive AI and robotics share common technological foundations

BYD convoys consisting of Denza and Fang Cheng Bao vehicles have entered deep flood zones in the Guangxi region to deliver emergency civilian relief supplies, according to 163. The volunteer operations materialised spontaneously through local owner networks following historic regional rainfall from Typhoon Mesaak. These volunteer fleets headed straight into the worst of the floodwaters, defying standard guidelines for driving in severe weather. Engineering blueprints for these new energy veh