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The BYD Dolphin G DM-i plug-in hybrid hatchback broke cover as a model designed for the European market. Its prices will be revealed in June, with deliveries scheduled for the fall of 2026. The new Dolphin G DM-i has a combined range of 1,000 km. The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i adopts a unique design language with thin headlights, an active air intake, and two airflows in the front bumper. Other features of this hatchback include blackened rims, semi-hidden door handles, and darkened D-pillars th

The Chinese automotive market reached a new milestone in April 2026, with the retail penetration rate of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) surpassing 60% for the first time in history. According to the latest retail sales rankings from Dongchedi and data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), there is only one traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in the top ten best-sellers list. Market dominance and top 10 rankings In April, nine out of the top ten best-selling passen

BYD has filed a patent for a predictive battery thermal management system. This system uses real-time navigation information to optimise temperature curves. Operating in a dedicated eco-mode, it dynamically adjusts temperature targets. It aims to enhance overall vehicle efficiency in intelligent driving scenarios, according to Sina. This technical advancement occurred as BYD scaled its lithium-iron-phosphate EV battery installations in China to 11.87 GWh in May 2026. This marked a 13.2 perce

BYD said its assisted driving systems are now deployed across more than 60 vehicle models, and nearly 3 million vehicles, with severe accident rates reduced to one-sixth of human driving levels based on airbag-triggered incidents per 10 million kilometres, according to Autohome. The figures were presented by Yang Dongsheng, BYD Group senior vice president and head of the Automotive New Technology Research Institute, during the 13th Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Annual Conference h

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

On June 2, 2026, BYD announced its comprehensive passenger vehicle sales data for May 2026, reporting a total of 376,990 units sold, representing a 19.4% increase compared to the previous month. In terms of year-over-year growth, since the sales were only higher than last May by the amount of 60 units, they can be considered flat. Brand and Series Performance The core BYD Dynasty and Ocean series continued to lead the company’s performance, with a combined sales volume of 330,215 units. Mean

BYD Fang Cheng Bao flagship details emerged from camouflage road tests and fan art of the upcoming Tai 9 SUV. General Manager Xiong Tianbo recently teased the design on social networks to showcase the full-size vehicle. These early interactions generated momentum across domestic enthusiast platforms. The premium model incorporates a traditional boxy profile featuring rigid body panels and a stabilised front fascia layout. This upcoming launch addresses a notable product gap in the large util

On April 24, BYD opened pre-sales of its Great Tang EV at the Beijing Auto Show. The Great Tang EV marks the first D-class flagship SUV under the Dynasty Network series, featuring the second-generation blade battery and a 1000V high-voltage architecture. The model offers both single-motor and dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations, with pre-sale prices ranging from 250,000 to 320,000 yuan (36,200-46,400 USD). Market launch is scheduled for the first half of this year. Design and dimen

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

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

BYD‘s Fang Cheng Bao (FCB) Ti7 SUV reportedly faces widespread issues with its panoramic glass roof in China. Owners allege the glass roof comes loose at the left-rear corner, causing leaks, increased wind noise, and water pooling at the rear charging port. 12365auto, a Chinese auto consumer complaints platform, has logged 300 Ti7 complaints since the model’s launch in September 2025. Roof issues have been reported only for the Ti7 EV, with the first roof-related complaints appearing after t

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 is accelerating production expansion for its Blade Battery 2.0 packs after severe supply shortages disrupted deliveries of several flash-charge vehicle programs across its brands, including Fang Cheng Bao. Fang Cheng Bao, general manager of Xiong Tianbo, said on May 19 that deliveries of the Tai 3 flash-charge SUV lineup have now returned to normal levels after teams were dispatched to multiple manufacturing bases to increase output capacity. According to Xiong, staff were sent to pr

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 Great Han revealed core specs as a 5.3-meter flagship sedan with a peak power of 570 kW (764 hp) and up to 1,008 km of range during the domestic homologation process. The PHEV variant is also available. It will enter the Chinese market this year. The BYD Great Han (or Dahan) is a full-size sedan with dimensions of 5256/1999/1510 mm. Its wheelbase reaches 3,130 mm. For clarity, it is 66 mm longer than the standard Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Great Han’s exterior styling aligns with the

Denza, the premium brand under BYD, officially launched the 2026 Denza D9 MPV on April 27. The new model arrives with six variants priced between 359,800 and 469,800 yuan (52,100–68,100 USD), featuring upgrades across its platform, exterior, interior, and powertrain systems. It stared pre-sales on March. Pricing details VariantPrice (yuan)Price (USD)DM-i Flash Charging Premiun359,80052,100DM-i Flash Charging Prestige399,80057,900DM-i Flash Charging Flagship459,80066,600EV Flash Charging

Fang Cheng Bao, the BYD sub-brand focused on design- and performance-focused models, has unveiled its Formula X supercar concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, expanding the lineup beyond SUVs and sedans into the low-volume performance segment, according to IThome. The concept was shown alongside the brand’s new S-series sedans, forming part of a broader “FORM” architecture strategy, which includes both mainstream passenger models and experimental performance vehicles. The debut comes am

Mid-2026 market data shows a structural bifurcation in the sodium-ion battery sector, as industrial applications diverge from passenger-vehicle pathways. According to the June 12, 2026, Securities Daily report, Changan Automobile and CATL launched a mass-produced passenger vehicle featuring a 45 kWh sodium pack. In contrast, BYD is focusing its third-generation polyanion (NFPP) platform on stationary energy storage systems, targeting a stabilised manufacturing cost baseline of 0.3 yuan (0.04 USD

Linghui, the ride-hailing-focused brand under BYD, officially launched its C-class sedan, the Linghui e9. The new vehicle is available in three variants, priced from 150,800 to 169,800 yuan (22,200 to 25,000 USD). This brand was launched by BYD this year, and the official images of this model were released in February. The pricing for the lineup is as follows: 535km Luxury Edition (Standard Charge): 150,800 yuan (22,200 USD) 605km Flash Charge Luxury Edition: 159,800 yuan (23,5

BYD was involved in a Chinese online defamation case following a second-instance court ruling ordering EV blogger “Long Ge Talks EVs” to apologise and pay 2 million yuan (293,000 USD), according to Ifeng. The blogger published an apology video this week, stating that a second-instance judgment had been issued in the lawsuit involving BYD and accounts linked to “Managedian New Energy.” In the video, the blogger said that previous content discussing repairs to BYD’s battery, motor, and electri

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 Seagull electric hatchback configurations have officially surfaced in the latest regulatory declaration catalogue from the Chinese government. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the certified vehicle specifications on July 10, 2026. This comprehensive generational update introduces major architectural changes to the popular urban electric platform. The updated vehicle architecture features an overhauled physical footprint measuring 4,205 mm in length, 1,810 mm

BYD Linghui M9 have commenced deliveries to showrooms across China, according to Linghui. The new flagship business multi-purpose vehicle targets both corporate and private family buyers. While showcase availability has scaled nationwide in China, official pricing frameworks remain unannounced under a pre-release timeline. The new vehicle belongs to a dedicated corporate ecosystem designed to separate fleet business lines from premium consumer nameplates. Engineering configurations integrate

A newly disclosed integrated powertrain architecture from BYD has entered series production on the 2026 Denza D9, introducing a redesigned exhaust and chassis layout as part of the company’s next-stage plug-in hybrid development. BYD’s “Heyuan” platform centres on relocating the exhaust silencer from the rear of the vehicle to the front engine bay, integrating it with other powertrain components. This contrasts with conventional layouts, in which exhaust systems occupy the rear underbody sp

BYD is in talks with Volkswagen to take over part of the German automaker’s Transparent Factory in Dresden, according to a source familiar with the matter. MG, Xpeng are among other Chinese EV makers interested in utilising VW’s European plants for manufacturing cars. The Chinese automaker would invest in the site and could use the second half of the factory to manufacture EVs, the source said. The other part of the Dresden plant is reportedly planned to become an innovation hub in cooperat