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BYD Seal 08 roars into market with 65k orders in 30 hours and 694-hp AWD
technology6 days ago

BYD Seal 08 roars into market with 65k orders in 30 hours and 694-hp AWD

BYD launched the Seal 08 flagship sedan at 196,900 yuan with 800-volt charging, DiSus-A air suspension and a 905 km CLTC range powered by a 694 hp dual-motor AWD that does 0–100 km/h in about 3.3 seconds. In just over 30 hours, cumulative orders reached roughly 65,000 (including 40k blind bookings since June 12 and 25k new orders), with most buyers choosing pure-electric variants while hybrids fill remaining demand. Production capacity sits at 8,000 vehicles per month, with double-shift runs and a 2–3 month wait for popular trims; BYD is expanding Blade battery lines to meet demand amid ongoing battery-supply constraints.

via CarNewsChina.com|
#battery-supply#byd#china-ev-market
Tesla Delivers 480k Vehicles in Q2, Beats Estimates by Wide Margin
business8 days ago

Tesla Delivers 480k Vehicles in Q2, Beats Estimates by Wide Margin

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide in Q2, beating estimates of 396,466 and up about 25% from a year earlier as demand strengthens in China and Europe; BYD led global EV sales with 557,090. Tesla plans to spend over $25 billion this year on growth initiatives including Optimus humanoid robots and autonomous Cybercabs, and its energy storage deployments rose to 13.5 GWh last quarter, up 53% from Q1. Shares fluctuated, slipping after an initial gain.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#byd#ev-market
EU Poised to Tax Chinese Plug-in Hybrids Amid Subsidy Backlash
policy20 days ago

EU Poised to Tax Chinese Plug-in Hybrids Amid Subsidy Backlash

The European Commission is reportedly preparing countervailing duties on Chinese plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to offset subsidies, potentially adding to the existing 10% tariff on imports; PHEVs, previously exempt from extra duties, could face targeted duties on brands like BYD, Chery and SAIC as EU leaders weigh a final decision at the upcoming summit, following prior BEV tariffs since 2024.

via CnEVPost|
#byd#china#eu
US Expands China Military-Linked Blacklist to Alibaba, BYD and Baidu
world1 month ago

US Expands China Military-Linked Blacklist to Alibaba, BYD and Baidu

The Pentagon expanded its annual list of Chinese military companies to include Alibaba, BYD and Baidu, widening a blacklist that could bar them from US defense contracts amid heightened US-China tensions. China condemned the move; Alibaba said there is no military basis and vowed legal action, while BYD and Baidu did not immediately comment. The list now includes 188 firms, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of China’s military–civil fusion and its impact on commerce and diplomacy.

via Al Jazeera|
#alibaba#byd#china-us-relations
BYD Outpaces Tesla in Europe as FSD Approval Hopes Rise
business1 month ago

BYD Outpaces Tesla in Europe as FSD Approval Hopes Rise

In Europe, BYD outsold Tesla in April by more than two-to-one across the EU, UK, and EFTA, with BYD up 115% year‑over‑year versus Tesla’s 47%. Year‑to‑date figures show a similar lead for BYD. Tesla bets its future in Europe on supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD); the Netherlands has granted approval for a supervised FSD version, with expected EU‑wide approval in the second or third quarter and a possible July regulator vote.

via Sherwood News|
#business#byd#europe
Beijing Auto Show spotlights China's bid for five-minute EV charging with BYD and CATL tech
vehicle-tech2 months ago

Beijing Auto Show spotlights China's bid for five-minute EV charging with BYD and CATL tech

China used the Beijing Auto Show to tout a leap in EV battery tech as BYD and CATL race to slash charging times toward five minutes, highlighting Shenxing 3 EB (10–98% in about 6.5 minutes) and BYD Blade Battery 2.0 (10–97% in about 9 minutes), plus other suppliers like CALB, EVE Energy and Sunwoda delivering sub-10 minute charging for cars and e-bikes; Nio even showcased a three-minute battery swap, all within a broader push toward megawatt charging up to 1,500 kW, signaling China’s leading position in next-gen charging tech.

via TechRadar|
#byd#catl#charging
BYD's Great Tang EV Pre-Sales Highlight 590-Mile Range and 3.9-Second Sprint
transportation2 months ago

BYD's Great Tang EV Pre-Sales Highlight 590-Mile Range and 3.9-Second Sprint

BYD opened pre-sales for its Great Tang EV, a D-class flagship SUV featuring a 590-mile range and a 0–62 mph time of 3.9 seconds in all‑wheel drive, backed by a 1000V architecture and 10C flash charging. It pairs BYD’s second‑gen Blade battery with advanced chassis tech (DiSus‑A suspension, road preview, rear‑wheel steering, crab walk) and offers DM-i and DM-p hybrid variants. Positioned above mainstream Tang models to target the premium large SUV segment, it will compete with rivals like Geely Galaxy M9 and is slated to reach market in the first half of 2026.

via Interesting Engineering|
#byd#charging#electric-vehicle
BYD bets on overseas growth and rapid charging to replace US sales
business2 months ago

BYD bets on overseas growth and rapid charging to replace US sales

BYD says it can thrive without the US market, shifting focus to Europe, the UK and other regions where demand is rising, supported by its flash-charging technology that can add hundreds of kilometres in minutes—and by expanding overseas supply. The company, which recently overtook Tesla as the world's largest EV seller, notes domestic competition is fierce and margins are under pressure, while US tariffs and regulatory scrutiny remain a hurdle.

via BBC|
#beijing-auto-show#business#byd
Denza Z9 GT Rewrites Fast-Charge Rules, but Europe Price Sparks Skepticism
technology2 months ago

Denza Z9 GT Rewrites Fast-Charge Rules, but Europe Price Sparks Skepticism

WIRED tests BYD’s Denza Z9 GT, the world’s fastest-charging EV, which can go from 10% to 100% in about nine minutes thanks to Flash charging and Blade Battery 2.0; the car delivers blistering performance (0–62 mph in 2.7s, 1,140 bhp) and premium features, but Europe’s €115,000 price—with much cheaper regional pricing elsewhere—casts doubt on its value and whether BYD can win over premium buyers, even as the company expands a global high-power charging network.

via WIRED|
#blade-battery-20#byd#denza-z9-gt
Oil Shock Triggers Record March EV Exports from China
energy3 months ago

Oil Shock Triggers Record March EV Exports from China

A fuel-price spike from the Middle East conflict pushed oil above $100 and spurred a global shift to EVs, with China exporting a record 349,000 electric vehicles in March—up 140% from a year earlier. BYD leads the shipments as showrooms fill across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US; longer wait times in China and rising US gasoline prices (over $4/gal) are cited as evidence that high fuel costs are boosting EV interest, a trend analysts say could persist with sustained price pressures.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|
#byd#china-ev-exports#electric-vehicles