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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

At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Yangwang, BYD‘s flagship sub-brand, unveiled special editions of its U8L SUV and U9 Xtreme supercar. The U8L, an SUV with almost 1200 hp, gains a luxury-oriented four-seater version. The U9 Xtreme supercar, which has over 3000 hp, gains a special black & gold paint job, with sales limited to 30 units. Pricing has not been announced, but it is expected to surpass every BYD model ever produced. The U8L’s four-seater version, marketed as the Ding Cang edition

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

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

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,

Huawei’s 1,500 kW megawatt charging system was first introduced in 2025 as a high-power solution for heavy-duty, high-utilisation electrification scenarios. The system supports up to 1,500 kW of peak output and 2,400 A of current, enabling a ~300 kWh battery charge in around 15 minutes under defined operating conditions, according to Bcar. In 2026, the system is no longer positioned as a new introduction, but as part of a broader rollout strategy focused on deployment scale and infrastructur

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

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 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 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

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

On April 29, BYD‘s Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 (Overseas name: BYD Ti7) EV Flash Charging Edition officially hit the market, with two variants available starting at 199,800 yuan (29,000 USD) and 209,800 yuan (30,400 USD). The new model retains the overall design of its plug-in hybrid counterpart, with its updated features being the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology, offering a maximum range of 755 km. This car was previously revealed in March. Exterior design As a pure

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 has confirmed that its Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric supercar was sold for more than 20,000,000 yuan (2,760,000 USD) per unit at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, making it the highest-priced transaction recorded at the event, according to company executive Li Yunfei. Based on the disclosed price, it is BYD’s most expensive production vehicle to date. Record-priced transaction Li Yunfei, General Manager of Branding and Public Relations at BYD Group, stated that the U9 Xtreme was the mos

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

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

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