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business15 days ago•384 min saved

Trump-Xi Summit Sparks Urgent Push to Block Chinese EVs from U.S. Market

As President Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. automakers and bipartisan lawmakers are intensifying efforts to prevent Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers from entering the American market. Industry leaders warn that allowing Chinese firms to build or sell in the U.S. could replicate the market disruption already seen in Europe, where Chinese brands have rapidly captured share through subsidized pricing. While Trump previously suggested openness to Chinese plants that hire American workers, a unified coalition of auto groups and legislators is urging him to maintain strict restrictions to protect domestic manufacturing.

via NBC News|

#business #byd #chinese-evs

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Geely Unveils 2.25 MW Charging Tech and New Battery Standards to Rival BYD

Geely has officially launched its 'Smart Charge' ecosystem, featuring a single-gun charger with a peak output of 2,250 kW, a new industry record. The system uses an AI-driven energy model to manage battery temperatures, enabling a Lynk & Co 10 to charge from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 40 seconds. Geely plans to deploy over 100,000 charging guns by 2027, including 50,000 Smart Charge units, and offers new incentives such as extended battery warranties and annual charging allowances for early adopters.

via CarNewsChina.com|

#battery-technology #byd #china-ev-market

business16 days ago•3 min saved

Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies U.S. Push to Block Chinese Automakers

As President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, U.S. automakers and lawmakers are intensifying efforts to prevent Chinese car manufacturers from entering the American market. While Trump previously suggested openness to Chinese firms building domestically, a unified coalition of industry groups and bipartisan legislators has urged him to maintain strict restrictions. The debate centers on fears that Chinese firms, backed by heavy government subsidies, could flood the U.S. market and undermine domestic manufacturing, mirroring recent trends in Europe.

via CNBC|

#automotive-industry #business #byd

business29 days ago•10 min saved

BYD Extends Lead in China’s August 2026 NEV Exports as Tesla Slips to Fourth

BYD dominated China’s August 2026 passenger NEV exports with a 35.4% share (183,746 units), up 130.8% year-on-year and 5.8% month-on-month, followed by Geely (13.5%) and Chery (13.2%), while Tesla China fell to fourth with 7.0% after a 45.5% MoM drop; for January–August 2026 BYD led NEV exports at 33.9%, and in the broader August passenger-vehicle export market, Chery led with 21.8% and BYD was second at 20.7%.

via cnevpost.com|

#business #byd #chery

business29 days ago•24 min saved

Ford Hit with Bipartisan Pushback Over Chinese Ties and Battery Plans

Ford is facing bipartisan pressure from the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers over its ties to Chinese firms, including a CATL-licensed battery technology at its Michigan plant, a planned 66% Ford / 34% Geely joint venture in Valencia, Spain, and talks with BYD on batteries for hybrids. Ford stresses the CATL deal is licensing/servicing, not a manufacturing joint venture, and says it would still own and control the U.S. plant, but critics warn of dependence on Chinese tech and IP and have urged greater transparency as investigations seek details on termination rights, tech support, and potential China-based manufacturing.

via New York Post|

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business1 month ago•4 min saved

BYD’s Overseas Revenue Surges Past Domestic as H1 2026 Slump Shifts Growth Worldwide

BYD generated 53% of its H1 2026 revenue overseas (181.3B yuan, +34%), while China revenue fell 31% and the BYD brand declined about 46%. Overseas car sales reached 792k (up 70.6%), with August’s 190k a record (+134%). Overseas gross margin reached 22%, helping offset a domestic market under pressure from a PHEV slump. The company is expanding in Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America (Brazil a key market) and investing in local plants; BEV growth outpaced PHEV in early H2, even as China’s PHEV market remains weak. Domestic July retail fell ~21% YoY; exports rose ~88%.

via CarNewsChina.com|

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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

BYD Denza Z Electric Supercar Smashes Porsche on Speed and Price

BYD’s Denza Z (Coupe, Spider, Racing) packs a tri-motor setup with about 1,580–1,604 hp, launches from 0–62 mph in up to 1.96 seconds, and hits 217 mph, powered by a 76 kWh BYD Blade Battery 2.0 with 800V architecture and Flash Charging (10–70% in 5 minutes; 10–97% in 9 minutes). It’s available in three variants with WLTP ranges of 254, 248, and 236 miles, and UK prices start at £142,900 for the Coupe and £172,900 for the Racing, undercutting the Porsche 911 Turbo S at £199,100. In China, prices are significantly lower. BYD touts advanced tech—steer-by-wire and magnetorheological suspension—and says pre-orders in five days exceeded 1,000 as it targets Europe.”,

via Electrek|

#0-62-mph-196s #byd #denza-z

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Geely Leads Six–Month Chinese Car Sales as EV Dominance Grows

Autohome data show Geely’s Xingyuan electric hatchback is the top seller in the six months through July, with Tesla’s Model Y second and BYD’s best model slipping to fifth. VW is the only traditional foreign brand in the top 10. New energy vehicles now account for about 65.1% of July passenger-car sales (up from 54% a year earlier), though NEV sales for January–July are down 12.5% while overall passenger-car sales fall 20.3% over the period.

via CNBC|

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business2 months ago•18 min saved

BYD Tops July 2026 China NEV Deliveries as Leapmotor and Zeekr Push Records

July 2026 deliveries of new energy vehicles in China were mixed: BYD led with 419,211 NEVs, followed by Chery Group (276,820) and Geely Auto (250,161); several major players (Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto) fell month-on-month, while Leapmotor and Zeekr hit new monthly highs. Huawei HIMA and Xiaomi EV delivered more subdued counts, and CPCA forecast a slight NEV retail dip for July amid seasonal slowdown.

via CnEVPost|

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business2 months ago•10 min saved

BYD's July NEV sales rise 21.8% on record overseas deliveries

BYD's July NEV sales climbed 21.8% year-over-year to 419,211 units, boosted by overseas deliveries hitting a fresh record.

via CnEVPost|

#auto-industry #business #byd

business2 months ago•3 min saved

UK Buyers Flock to Chinese-Made Cars for Value and Tech

Chinese automakers are expanding in the UK, drawing buyers with strong value, fit and technology, while China’s auto exports grow globally. Brands like BYD and Geely are gaining traction in UK showrooms (e.g., Lipscomb Cars in Maidstone), helped by the absence of tariffs on plug-in hybrids and notable price gaps versus traditional automakers (BYD’s Seal U vs VW’s Tiguan PHEV). UK imports of Chinese-made cars topped 285,000 last year, as analysts note the market is shifting toward cheaper, well-equipped electrified models even as China’s domestic sales dip and exports rise (up 72% in H1 2026).

via CNBC|

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world2 months ago•3 min saved

Hungary’s Szijjártó Moves to BYD, Spotlighting Europe-China Business Ties

Former Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó resigns from parliament to lead external relations and new business lines at BYD, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar attacks the move as lobbying for subsidies and foreign interests. The transfer underscores BYD’s European push, with Hungary slated to host a major production hub, and illustrates a broader trend of ex-politicians entering the automotive/tech sector in Europe (e.g., Christian Lindner’s upcoming role at Autoland AG).

via politico.eu|

#byd #china #european-politics

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Denza Z electric supercar racks up 1,000+ pre-orders in five days

BYD’s Denza Z, the luxury electric supercar built on the e3 platform, combines three motors for 1,582 hp and razor‑sharp 0–62 mph times (as quick as 1.96 seconds in the Racing variant) across Coupe, Spider, and Racing models. It uses an 800V architecture with a 76 kWh Blade Battery 2.0 and can recharge from 10% to 97% in about 9 minutes; WLTP ranges are 410 km for the Coupe, 400 km for the Spider, and 380 km for the Racing. Pre-orders opened in the UK (£142,900) and China (680,000 RMB) and have surpassed 1,000 in five days as BYD expands Denza globally, with deliveries expected by year‑end and this EV positioned as a faster alternative to the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

via Electrek|

#byd #denza-z #electric-vehicle

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

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

business3 months ago•14 min saved

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|

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