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Denza, a premium brand under BYD, announced today that its Z9 GT has officially surpassed 10,000 cumulative deliveries. The vehicle was first launched in China on March 5th and then in Europe on April 9th. This delivery milestone comes just two and a half months after the vehicle first began reaching customers on March 13. The Z9 GT, which starts at 269,800 yuan (39,700 USD), is the world’s first mass-produced vehicle to feature BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging techno

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

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

According to the latest data released by Kerui for April 2026, the power battery industry in China maintained a stable and highly concentrated competitive landscape. CATL continues to lead the market by securing a 47.0% market share, while FinDreams and CALB followed in second and third place, respectively. CATL recorded an installation volume of 28,694 MWh in April, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.2%. The industry leader’s core customer base remains diverse, covering mainstream a

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

BYD has filed a new patent for a composite solid electrolyte membrane used in solid-state batteries, adding to a broader wave of sulfide solid-state battery development across China’s battery industry, reported by Sina. According to patent filing CN121983643A published by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration, the patent covers a “composite solid electrolyte membrane and its preparation method, solid-state battery, battery pack and electrical device.” BYD solid-state batt

A one-off Denza Z9 GT, created jointly by BYD and Swiss luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard, sold for 700,000 euros, approximately 5.53 million yuan (815,000 USD), at the 32nd Cannes amfAR charity gala in France, announced by BYD. The proceeds from the auction will support AIDS research programs. Denza Z9 GT Chopard edition The customised shooting brake was presented during the Cannes Film Festival activities in Antibes, France, and was described by BYD as a globally unique build cr

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

A one-off Denza Z9 GT, created jointly by BYD and Swiss luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard, sold for 700,000 euros, approximately 5.53 million yuan (811,000 USD), at the 32nd Cannes amfAR charity gala in France, announced by BYD. The proceeds from the auction will support AIDS research programs. Denza Z9 GT Chopard edition The customised shooting brake was presented during the Cannes Film Festival activities in Antibes, France, and was described by BYD as a globally unique build cr

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

Recent spy shots of the BYD Great Han undergoing road tests have surfaced, revealing the executive-level sedan in light camouflage. The latest images provide a clear look at the vehicle’s elongated silhouette, suggesting that it is already in its final testing phases. While BYD has yet to release official details regarding the Great Han’s debut, CarNewsChina expects a strategic rollout for the fourth quarter of this year. Following the rescheduled launch of the BYD Great Tang on June 8, the

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

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

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

BYD launched the third-generation Atto 3 electric crossover in China on May 21, where the model is sold domestically as the Yuan Plus. The updated EV arrived in four variants, priced from 119,900 yuan (16,600 USD) to 149,900 yuan (20,800 USD), and features BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture, second-generation Blade Battery technology, and flash charging. The new Atto 3 also introduces optional DiPilot 300 “God’s Eye B” driver assistance with lidar, while the top variant delivers up to 630

A livestream test of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery recorded a difference between localised temperature measurements and battery management system (BMS) readings during megawatt flash charging, alongside separate technical comments from BYD’s battery CTO regarding thermal design limits in high-temperature operation. The test, conducted under ambient conditions of approximately 25°C, recorded a peak localised external sensor temperature of 76.42°C at the centre-bottom area of the batte

Chinese automaker BYD released new official images of the Seal 08 flagship sedan finished in a new “Liuguang Silver” exterior colour ahead of its expected second-quarter launch in China. The new sedan will become the flagship model of BYD’s Ocean series and one of the first large fastback sedans from the brand built on an 800V high-voltage platform. The latest images show the Seal 08 with a silver-grey paint finish developed using BASF clear coat technology. The model continues the design la

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

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

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand launched the updated Bao 5 and Bao 8 Flash-Charge Edition SUVs in China on May 13, adding a new-generation DiSus-P Ultra intelligent hydraulic body control system and revised plug-in hybrid powertrains, according to Autohome. Overseas, the two SUVs are marketed as the Denza B5 and Denza B8. The Denza B5 Flash-Charge Edition starts at 305,800 yuan (44,900 USD) and is available at a limited-time discounted price of 299,800 yuan (43,900 USD). The Denza B8 Flash-Charge

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,

A wave of price increases is sweeping through China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market. Driven by soaring costs of storage chips and raw materials like lithium carbonate, over 15 major automakers – including BYD, Xiaomi, and various joint ventures – have announced price hikes for vehicles or optional configurations, as reported by Chinese media Jiemian News. Widespread price adjustments On April 28, BYD announced that the “God’s Eye B” ADAS laser edition option for its Dynasty, Ocean, and Fan

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

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

China’s inaugural Golden Lithium Awards highlighted the country’s accelerating focus on solid-state batteries, sodium-ion chemistry, dry-electrode manufacturing, and localised battery supply chains. The awards, officially titled the 2026 Golden Lithium Awards Excellent Lithium Battery New Material Enterprises and Projects Selection, were organised by the Chinese battery industry research platform RealLi Research and announced on May 16. The event covered battery makers, materials suppliers,