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BYD opened pre-sales for its Great Tang flagship SUV on April 24 at the Beijing Auto Show, with pricing set at 250,000-320,000 yuan (36,460–46,670 USD). BYD announced that it had received pre-orders for more than 30,000 units within the first 24 hours. CarNewsChina previously reported that the Great Tang started arriving at dealerships across China on April 10, ahead of the official pre-sale. Flagship positioning The Great Tang is positioned as the largest SUV under BYD’s Dynasty lin

BYD confirmed more than 30,000 pre-orders for its Great Tang SUV within 24 hours, but dealer-level reporting suggests cumulative demand may have reached 60,000 units within 48 hours, according to Chinese media outlet Sina Finance. Divergence between official and dealer data The automaker has not updated its official figure beyond the initial 30,000-unit confirmation. Industry channel estimates circulating after launch reflect aggregated dealership intake rather than validated pre-orders,

BYD has officially launched the Han EV Flash Charge Edition, introducing two variants with prices ranging from 179,800 yuan (26,000 USD) to 187,800 yuan (27,200 USD). The new model features upgrades in battery technology, charging capabilities, and intelligent systems. It was ready at the dealerships earlier this month. A major upgrade of the Han EV Flash Charge Edition is the second-generation Blade Battery combined with Flash Charging: under normal temperatures, charging from 10% to 70% SO

BYD is preparing to launch its Racco electric K-Car in Japan this summer, with development involving former Nissan engineer Hirohide Tagawa, according to Nikkei. The Racco is a compact EV designed specifically for Japan’s tightly regulated K-Car segment, where strict limits on vehicle dimensions, output, and taxation define one of the country’s most established automotive categories. Despite these constraints, K-Cars remain central to Japan’s domestic market due to their efficiency in dense

BYD has officially launched the 2026 model year Sealion 06 DM-i, introducing four trim levels to the market. The new lineup is priced between 129,900 yuan (19,100 USD) and 159,900 yuan (23,500 USD). One of the major upgrades for the 2026 model is the integration of BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology, which pushes the maximum CLTC pure electric range to 310 km. Pricing and trim levels Trim levelPrice (yuan and USD)205 Pilot Edition129,900 (19,100)205 Pilot Pro Edition139,900 (20,600)310

BYD officially launched the Song Ultra DM-i on May 28, 2026. The B-class SUV entered the market with five trim levels, priced between 129,900 yuan (19,100 yuan) and 159,900 yuan (23,500 yuan). Hybrid performance The core highlight of the Song Ultra DM-i is the integration of BYD’s fifth-generation DM plug-in hybrid system. The powertrain combines a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine producing 74 kW with an electric motor delivering 175 kW (235 hp). Equipped with BYD’s Blade Battery, the veh

BYD announced it will hold an intelligent driving strategy conference on May 28, marking the company’s second major technology event of 2026 after its March 5 launch of Blade Battery 2.0 and flash charging, according to IT-home. The automaker did not disclose details of the upcoming event. However, Chinese automotive commentators and investor discussions over the past two days have increasingly linked the conference to intelligent driving, AI training systems, and wider deployment of advance

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

On May 28, 2026, during the Intelligent Strategy Event, BYD announced a new policy that effectively removes the burden of liability from the user, positioning itself as the first automaker globally to provide a “double guarantee” covering both urban pilot assist and intelligent parking systems. Under this new initiative, BYD is offering comprehensive coverage for its “God’s Eye” A/B smart driving systems. For new owners, the coverage begins upon vehicle delivery, while existing owners will g

BYD has increased the price of its “God’s Eye B” LiDAR-based advanced driver assistance system option from 9,900 yuan (1,400 USD) to 12,000 yuan (1,660 USD), citing rising global storage hardware costs as the main driver. The adjustment takes effect on May 1, 2026, while customers who place deposits before April 30 retain the original pricing, according to Sina. The change applies across selected models from BYD’s Dynasty, Ocean, and Fang Cheng Bao product lines, depending on configuration.

BYD has conducted a flash-charging demonstration in the Tengger Desert in Alxa, Inner Mongolia, showcasing a working fast-charging station at the remote “Sha15” endpoint. The company used an FCB Tai 3 vehicle on-site to demonstrate charging capability under desert conditions, with staff reporting a 5-minute rapid charge and a full charge in 9 minutes during the test, according to Autohome. The location is characterised by limited infrastructure and harsh environmental conditions, including e

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 released the new self-developed 4-nm Xuanji A3 assisted driving chip capable of L3 and L4 autonomous driving functions. The company kicked off mass production of this computing unit, underlining the long-term goal of accident-free traffic. During the launch event of the new chip, BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu shared that the company currently has over 7,000 people in its chip R&D team as well as a long-running semiconductor business. On May 28, BYD responded to the growing number of self

BYD chairman and president Wang Chuanfu said the company is facing battery supply constraints as multiple new models enter production ramps across its Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, and Yangwang brands, according to IThome. Speaking at the 2026 Yangwang Business Research Institute conference on May 15, Wang said BYD’s battery production capacity remains tight, although monthly sales are expected to continue rising as additional battery output comes online. Battery supply pressure Wang’s comm

The BYD Seal 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan and the China-made Tesla Model Y L scored five stars in the ANCAP crash and safety evaluation test. The Seal 6 DM-i became the leading performer in the latest batch of cars tested by the ANCAP, demonstrating good protection across most scenarios. The BYD Seal 6 DM-i got 92% in the Adult Occupant Protection category. It handled the full-width frontal collision, oblique pole collision, and side impact with a perfect score. The driver’s dummy experienced

BYD’s updated 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i has begun arriving at Chinese dealerships ahead of its official launch on May 26, with the company adding a longer-range plug-in hybrid variant featuring up to 310 km CLTC electric range and optional lidar-assisted driving functions. Dealer information circulating in China indicates the new variants may include the 305 Long-Range and 305 Flagship trims, with pre-deduction dealer pricing of 150,000 yuan (22,100 USD) and 160,000 yuan (23,600 USD). An optional

BYD announced that the Song Ultra DM-i will officially launch in China on May 28. The SUV is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Song Ultra lineup and adopts BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, according to IThome. Official launch information confirms two battery configurations: a 26.6 kWh pack and a larger 38 kWh pack. The corresponding CLTC pure electric range figures are 205 km and 310 km, respectively. The launch will take place on the same day as BYD’s intelligent-driv

The BYD Song Ultra EV electric crossover with flash-charging technology sold 61,240 units in its first month on the market in China. It is a 4850 mm crossover with 710 km of range and a starting price of 151,900 yuan (22,215 USD). The BYD Song Ultra EV entered the domestic market on March 26. We previously reported that this model received 15 orders per store within 72 hours, resulting in a 40% increase in store inflow. The core customer group for the Song Ultra EV is people aged 35 to 45. F

BYD officially launched a 4,244 km cross-China drive event for the BYD Song Ultra EV on May 16, with a convoy departing from Lianyungang in eastern China and heading toward Khorgos on the Kazakhstan border via the G30 Lianhuo Expressway, according to Y-Auto. The event is designed as a long-distance validation test of BYD’s expanding flash-charging infrastructure and the Song Ultra EV’s long-range travel capability. The route crosses six provinces and includes highways, desert sections, Gobi

Multiple automakers, including BYD, Tesla, Nio, Xpeng, Zeekr, GAC Aion, and Li Auto, denied online claims that they had been summoned by Chinese regulators over electric vehicle OTA “battery lock” functions, after AI-generated rumour lists circulated widely on social media, according to Sina. The controversy followed online reports claiming that regulators had interviewed eight new energy vehicle companies after consumer complaints linked to OTA “battery lock” functions. Some online posts al

Chinese automotive social media has recently circulated informal “lawsuit leaderboards” tracking legal claims filed by automakers against bloggers and self-media accounts accused of spreading false or defamatory EV-related information. CarNewsChina verified the leaderboard using public court filings, company statements, and legal notices. Among the brands discussed online, BYD ranked highest by disclosed claim value. According to court filings and public announcements, BYD has primarily sued

BYD sold 314,100 passenger vehicles in April, down 15.7% from a year earlier, marking the company’s eighth consecutive month of year-on-year decline. The figure was up 6.2% from March, when the Shenzhen-based automaker sold 295,639 passenger vehicles. The April result shows a sequential recovery after the Chinese New Year slowdown, but BYD’s year-on-year performance remains under pressure. The company’s sales have now declined every month since September 2025, after posting slight growth in

BYD has confirmed it is weighing a potential role in Formula 1, with executive vice president Li Ke stating that discussions are ongoing with Formula 1 leadership, IThome reports. Executive vice president Li Ke confirmed that the company has been in contact with Formula 1 leadership, including a meeting with CEO Stefano Domenicali in Shanghai. However, no formal decision or timeline has been announced. The situation has also been referenced in our earlier reporting, which noted BYD’s bro

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 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