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BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs

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With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. It opened its first in Thailand last month, with Hungary, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, and Pakistan plants in the works. BYD Shark PHEV pickup (Source: BYD) Ford’s wholesales reached 1.14 BYD is now the world’s seventh-largest automaker.

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BYD unveils lavish interior for its new luxury Denza Z9 EV

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It’s available in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) options. BYD Denza Z9 GT (Source: Denza) BYD’s new luxury EV will be offered in all-electric and PHEV variants. BYD launched its first pickup truck , the Shark PHEV, this summer. However, BYD’s figures do include PHEVs. billion) and revenue ($28.2

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BYD launches major hiring spree as record-breaking run heats up

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million new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) in the third quarter, BYD’s net income surged to $1.6 However, BYD’s figures include plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models and EVs. The company sold 500,525 passenger vehicles in October, 310,912 of which were PHEVs and 189,614 were EV models. million being PHEV models. billion (RMB 11.6

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BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear

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Like most Chinese automakers, BYD reports NEV sales, including battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. BYDs Song Plus (PHEV and EV) was the best-selling model in the lineup, with over 51,300 sold last month. BYDs commercial vehicle sales reached 4,092, up 793% from January 2023 (474).

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BYD chases Ford and Toyota with its latest EV plant set to open in Cambodia

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With China’s auto market becoming flooded with low-cost competitors, BYD is looking to key overseas markets to drive growth. The news comes after BYD launched its first electric pickup, the Shark PHEV (BYD Shark 6), in Cambodia last month. Ford is well aware of BYD’s rise in the global auto ranks.

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BYD overcomes China’s intense EV price war as record car sales lead to Q2 profit surge

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BYD Seal test drive in Mexico (Source: BYD) Low-cost EVs, overseas expansion fueling growth BYD’s auto (and related) sales accounted for 76% of revenue, generating RMB 228.3 It’s also planning to open facilities in Mexico, Hungary, Brazil, Turkey, and Pakistan. BYD reported first half 2024 revenue of RMB 301.1 billion ($42.2

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BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out

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Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. BYD can offer low-cost EVs, like the new Seagull , starting under $10,000 (69,800 yuan) and still make a profit. Its next-gen DM-i system will enable an even more range at a lower cost.

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