BYD Archives - Page 10 of 18

BYD Obtains Electric Bus Order from European Operator Nobina

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD announced on November 21 that it has signed an order for 64 electric buses with Nobina, the largest bus operator in Northern Europe. These vehicles are scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2023.

BYD Factory in Guangdong Catches Fire, No Casualties

A fire broke out on November 18 at a BYD factory in the Chinese city of Huizhou, Guangdong Province. No casualties were reported and no inflammable or explosive materials were found in the building, which has a steel frame structure.

BYD Dolphin Buyers Complain about Quality Issues

Recently, the unknown white particles floating out of the air conditioner outlet of BYD's Dolphin model has caused some discussion. As a result, nearly 400 consumers in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province went in a group to local regulators to complain about the Chinese EV maker.

BYD Plans to Launch Personalized EV Brand in 2023

At a press conference on November 16, Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of Chinese EV firm BYD, said that in addition to its new high-end vehicle brand Yangwang, the company will also launch a professional and personalized brand in 2023, which will be built and created together with BYD customers.

BYD Semiconductor Terminates IPO to Prioritize Wafer Production Expansion

On November 15, BYD terminated the listing of its subsidiary BYD Semiconductor, as its wafer production capacity is still far from meeting demand. Priority will now be given to large-scale wafer production capacity investment.

BYD ATTO 3 Standard Range Version Launched in Thailand

Chinese new energy vehicle firm BYD announced on November 13 that the standard range version of its ATTO 3 model (the Yuan Plus in China), featuring an NEDC of up to 410 km.

HiPhi, BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Eye Luxury EV Market

Recent years have laid bare the advantages of electrification, intelligent technology and user targets for the automotive industry, and Chinese brands are increasingly launching vehicles from 300,000 yuan ($42,624) and upward in a bid to join the high-end market.

Warren Buffett Reduces Shareholding Ratio in BYD to 16.62%

On November 11, documents on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) showed that Berkshire Hathaway, founded by Warren Buffett, reduced its holdings of more than 5.78 million BYD shares at HK $196.99 on November 8, and its shareholding ratio dropped to 16.62%.

BYD’s New Patents Offer Hints on Yangwang High-End SUVs

On the evening of November 8, Chinese automaker BYD unveiled a new high-end vehicle brand called Yangwang. Three days later, several automobile patents applied for by BYD were made public, revealing the possible design of these future premium off-road vehicles.

BYD Debuts Singapore’s First Blade Battery-Powered Electric Bus at SITCE

The fourth LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE 2022) was held from November 2 to 4. During the event, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD unveiled Singapore’s first Blade Battery-powered bus, the B12A03.

BYD to Launch High-End Brand in Q1 2023

BYD's high-end brand is tentatively scheduled to be officially launched in the first quarter of 2023, with the price of the first model exceeding one million yuan ($137,678).

BYD Executive Believes L2 Intelligent Driving Gaining Traction in China

Zhong Yilin, vice president of BYD's automotive engineering research institute, said that the sales volume and penetration rate of intelligent vehicles on L2 and above in China increased rapidly, which was 24.5 times higher than that in 2017.

BYD’s October NEV Sales Triple Those of Tesla China

On November 3, BYD announced that it had achieved a sales volume in October of 217,800 new energy vehicles, a record high and the second consecutive month that the figure surpassed 200,000 units.

Seven BYD Models Enter Top 20 Global Plugin Vehicle Sales

BYD has a total of seven models among the top 20 sales spots in the world. Among them, Qin Plus ranks 5th, Han ranks 6th, Dolphin 7th, Yuan Plus 8th, Tang 10th and Destroyer 05 17th.

BYD Refutes Report of DM-i/DM-p Hybrid Systems on Some China-Made Audis

Certain vehicle models of FAW-Volkswagen's China-based Audi production unit that are due for manufacturing in 2023 will reportedly adopt BYD's DM-i/DM-p hybrid systems. Li Yunfei, the general manager of BYD's branding and public relations division later said that "this rumor is untrue."

BYD to Spend Nearly $688M on Ships to Reduce Global Logistics Costs

A BYD affiliate intends to order eight ships capable of carrying 7,700 cars in Shandong Province, with a total cost of nearly 5 billion yuan ($688 million). Among them, six ships are determined to be built, while the other two ships are optional.

Great Wall Motor, BYD, Other Chinese Car Firms Invest in Autonomous Driving Chips

As the target valuation of Mobileye, an autonomous driving subsidiary of Intel, continues to be lowered, the field of autonomous driving chips in China is active. Many local car companies such as Great Wall Motor and BYD are accelerating their investments in the chip industry.

BYD and Brazilian Auto Dealer Saga Open First Store in Brasilia

Shenzhen-based automaker BYD announced on October 26 that it has opened its first store in Brazil's capital city, co-built with leading domestic auto dealer Saga. Up to now, BYD has established 10 dealerships in Brazil and has obtained franchise rights in 31 of its major cities.

Huawei-Backed AITO Conducts Price Reductions, Following Tesla

The M5 and M7 models of AITO, a Chinese automaker established jointly by Huawei and Seres, have undergone price reductions of 8,000 yuan ($1,096). AITO is the first new energy vehicle brand in China to follow in the footsteps of Tesla's latest decision.

CATL, BYD, and Other Chinese Power Battery Makers Compete in European Market

The European power battery market is becoming much more important. Many Chinese power battery manufacturers including CATL and BYD also set their sights on the market.

Everything about China's Innovation