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Chinese-owned automaker BYD has announced plans to build a factory in Europe in hopes of bringing its affordable EVs to the masses there. As the brand picks up steam in sales, it will break ground on its first European factory, with Hungary selected as the location.
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However, the prices of the youngest cars, limited in availability due to the post-COVID-19 supply constraints, and the oldest, most affordable cars on the market, are gradually stabilising. It is notable that the gap between the asking price and the final sale price is particularly wide for BEVs. km across a carmakers fleet.
BYD credited the Q2 profit surge to rebounding vehicle sales, which reached a new record. BYD record vehicle sales lead to higher Q2 profits BYD announced net income reached RMB 9.06 Despite slashing prices and launching more affordable EVs, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled from the first three months of 2023 (+98%).
Affordable EVs driving demand According to MarkLines (via Nikkei ), BYD’s new vehicle sales climbed 40% between April and June to 980,000. A big part of BYD’s surging sales numbers is its incredibly affordable electric cars. Meanwhile, much of BYD’s success this year is thanks to growing overseas sales.
After its fifth straight record sales month, BYD is now closing in on top global automakers like Ford. October was BYD’s fifth straight record-breaking month for NEV sales, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (EV) models. New facilities are coming online soon in Hungary, Brazil, Pakistan, Turkey, and Mexico.
However, the company is “just getting started” in the region, says Europe CEO Michael Shu, and expects to ramp up sales quickly. Although Shu said increasing sales will take time, it expects to gain EV market share in Europe this year. BYD aims for a 5% share of EV sales in Europe, even before production begins in Hungary.
BYD sales topped the 500,000 mark in October, its first time achieving the feat. After its fifth consecutive record sales month, will BYD take the global EV lead over Tesla this year? October was BYD’s fifth straight record-breaking month for NEV sales. October was BYD’s eighth straight month with higher PHEV sales.
BYD tops SAIC to become China’s largest auto group After sales surged by 62%, with over 3 million vehicles sold last year, BYD officially became China’s best-selling brand. BYD is now China’s largest auto group after topping SAIC in September sales. September was BYD’s fourth consecutive record-breaking sales month.
BYD teases new luxury EV interior ahead of its debut The company’s head of brand sales, Zhao Changjiang, confirmed Denza would launch the Z9 at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show on November 15. The new luxury EV will follow the Denza Z9 GT , which opened pre-sales in August, starting at $47,700 (339,800 yuan). billion) and revenue ($28.2
BYD went on a hiring spree over the past few months as sales and profits reached new levels. As vehicle sales continue gaining momentum in China and overseas, BYD went on a major hiring spree to help fuel the expansion. Through October, BYD’s NEV sales topped 3.25 After selling a record 1.1 billion (RMB 11.6 billion (RMB 201.1
BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD’s general manager of its Asia-Pacific Sales Division said people were lining up to purchase the car after hitting its 10K sales goal in just 42 days.
It’s also planning to build factories in Hungary, Brazil, and Turkey. Although EV sales have yet to take off, new affordable models could help drive demand. Electrek’s Take As Bloomberg notes, Pakistan’s EV market is still small compared to overall auto sales. BYD opened its first EV plant in Thailand last month.
BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025. We reported earlier this month that BYD looks to crush gas-powered car sales with its newest platform. For example, BYD is building a plant in Hungary that will “be Europe, for Europe.” Its main target is gas-powered vehicles.
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BYD is already a leading EV brand in key regions like Southeast Asia and Central and South America, but it expects sales to accelerate in the next few months. The EV giant opened its first manufacturing plant in Thailand earlier this year, and more are planned for Hungary, Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, and Turkey. billion (RMB 11.6
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