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Winterizing your BYD in Canada: what actually matters

Canadian winters demand different prep than Chinese winters. Road salt is the real enemy, not the cold. Here's how to protect your BYD EV through a Canadian winter.

CnEVPost · May 6, 2026 ↗

Global EV battery market share in January-March 2026: CATL 40.7%, BYD 13.7%

CATL continues to dominate the market with a 40.7% share, while South Korean rivals suffer a decline due to slowing US demand. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

CarScoops · May 5, 2026 ↗

Britain’s Biggest EV Brand Isn’t Tesla, BMW Or Volkswagen

BYD has taken the EV sales crown in the United Kingdom and is seeing huge growth in the country

Electrek · May 5, 2026 ↗

BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets

With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in several overseas markets. more…

Electrek · May 5, 2026 ↗

BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]

Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now BYD’s sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and sleek Formula X sports car. more…

CarScoops · May 3, 2026 ↗

BYD’s YangWang Floated An SUV Two Years Ago. Chery’s Sailed One Across A Lake

The 892 hp Jetour G700 is about the size of a Toyota Land Cruiser, but adds something the Japanese off-roader has never offered

Electrek · May 4, 2026 ↗

BYD’s flagship electric SUV receives 30,000+ orders in 24 hrs, and its starts at under $40K

The stunning three-row electric SUV can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) and is equipped with BYD’s new 5-minute Flash Charging. more…

CarScoops · May 1, 2026 ↗

BYD Sold 700,000 Electrified Cars Last Quarter And Still Lost More Than Half Its Profit

A 55 percent profit collapse at BYD says something uncomfortable about where China's electric car market actually is

Electrek · May 1, 2026 ↗

BYD just sold its most expensive EV ever for nearly $3 million

BYD’s 3,000 hp electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, sold for nearly $3 million at the Beijing Auto Show, making it the event’s highest-priced vehicle. more…

CarScoops · May 1, 2026 ↗

BYD’s 2,978 HP Hypercar Just Found Its First Buyers Willing To Pay Bugatti Money

Last year, the U9 Xtreme eclipsed the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+'s top speed, hitting 308.4 mph or 496.22 km/h

CnEVPost · May 1, 2026 ↗

BYD April sales rebound sequentially as overseas shipments hit record high

BYD's April NEV sales reached 321,123 units, up 6.96% from March, though continuing a year-on-year decline. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

Electrek · Apr 30, 2026 ↗

BYD is about to unleash this 1,000+ hp drop-top electric hypercar in Europe [Images]

BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury automakers this summer. more…

CnEVPost · Apr 30, 2026 ↗

BYD's new Linghui sub-brand teases e9 flagship sedan for business travel

The Linghui e9 is the second model launched by the BYD sub-brand, following the Linghui e7 that went on sale earlier this month. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

CnEVPost · Apr 30, 2026 ↗

BYD sells $2.9 million electric supercar at Beijing Auto Show

Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes the most expensive model sold at this year's Beijing Auto Show, with a price tag exceeding 20 million yuan ($2.9 million). For details, please visit CnEVPost.

CarScoops · Apr 29, 2026 ↗

VW Ruled China For 25 Years, Now Young Buyers Call It Their Parents’ Car

After 25 years on top, Volkswagen lost the China crown to BYD and now sits behind Geely as young buyers walk away

Electrek · Apr 29, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new Song Ultra EV racks up over 60,000 orders in one month, starting at $22,000

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. In just one month, the electric SUV secured over 60,000 orders. mor…

CnEVPost · Apr 29, 2026 ↗

BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 7 EV with flash charging to expand SUV lineup

The Tai 7 EV flash charging edition starts at 199,800 yuan ($29,230), featuring the second-generation BYD Blade Battery and ultra-fast flash charging technology. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

CarScoops · Apr 28, 2026 ↗

BYD Grew 150% In Europe Last Month, Kia’s Plan Is To Cut Prices

A 25 percent price gap with Chinese EVs is too wide for Kia, and the plan to shrink it is already in motion

CnEVPost · Apr 28, 2026 ↗

Geely Galaxy M7 hybrid SUV hits market with aggressive pricing and long range

The Geely Galaxy M7 has a limited-time starting price of 109,800 yuan ($16,060) to challenge BYD in the highly competitive mass market. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

CnEVPost · Apr 28, 2026 ↗

BYD's iconic Han EV gets major upgrade with second-gen Blade Battery and flash charging

BYD launched the Han EV flash charging edition with a starting price of 179,800 yuan ($26,290). For details, please visit CnEVPost.

Electrek · Apr 27, 2026 ↗

BYD’s flagship electric SUV secures 30,000+ orders in 24 hrs, and its starts at under $40K

The stunning three-row electric SUV can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) and is equipped with BYD’s new 5-minute Flash Charging. more…

CnEVPost · Apr 28, 2026 ↗

BYD Q1 profit plunges 55% on early-year slow season in China

BYD's first-quarter net profit tumbled 55% as the traditional early-year slow season in China pressured automakers' profits. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

CnEVPost · Apr 28, 2026 ↗

BYD raises price for smart driving system amid hardware cost surge

BYD is raising the option price for its God's Eye B smart driving system by over 20%, citing a sharp surge in global storage hardware costs. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

Electrek · Apr 27, 2026 ↗

BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp

BYD unveiled the Seal 08, its new flagship electric sedan, at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. The vehicle packs BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery targeting over 1,000 km of CLTC range and megawatt-level flash charging that adds 400 km of range in five minutes. It marks th…

CnEVPost · Apr 28, 2026 ↗

BYD Denza launches second-gen D9 with ultra-fast charging to defend MPV market share

The updated Denza D9 starts at 359,800 yuan ($52,730) and continues to offer both BEV and PHEV options. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

Electrek · Apr 24, 2026 ↗

BYD is about to unleash this 1,000+ hp drop-top electric hypercar in Europe [Images]

BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s luxury automakers this summer. more…

Electrek · Apr 24, 2026 ↗

BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]

Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now BYD’s sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and striking Formula X sports car. more…

CnEVPost · Apr 20, 2026 ↗

BYD launches 2026 Sealion 05 series equipped with flash charging

The Sealion 05 continues to offer BEV and PHEV options, with the BEV version featuring BYD's second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

Electrek · Apr 24, 2026 ↗

BYD upgrades one of its top selling EVs with 5-min flash charging and 390 miles range

BYD launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s set to roll out to some of its best sellers. more…

Electrek · Apr 21, 2026 ↗

CATL one-ups BYD with its new LFP EV battery capable of a full recharge in just 6 minutes

In just over 6 minutes, CATL’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be fully recharged, beating out BYD’s Blade Battery 2.0. more…

CnEVPost · Apr 20, 2026 ↗

BYD to debut third-gen Yuan Plus at Beijing Auto Show

The third-generation Yuan Plus will feature BYD's latest flash-charging technology. The model is known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets. For details, please visit CnEVPost.

Atto 3

Electrek · Apr 20, 2026 ↗

BYD is now upgrading some of its top selling EVs with 5-min flash charging

BYD launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s set to roll out to some of its best sellers. more…

Drive Tesla · Apr 17, 2026 ↗

Canadian Trade Minister Meets with BYD, XPeng, GAC During Trip to China

Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu met with several of China’s biggest EV manufacturers during an official visit to the country this week. This was the first trip to the region by a Canadian minister […] The post Canadian Trade Minister Meets with BYD, XPeng, GA…

Electrek · Apr 16, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new Sealion 05 EV is a smart electric SUV that’s cheaper than it looks

It’s slightly smaller than the Tesla Model Y but costs less than half as much. BYD unveiled the new Sealion 05 EV and PHEV days ahead of their official debut. The entry-level electric SUV is equipped with BYD’s “God’s Eye” smart driving system and starts at just around $16,000. I…

Electrek · Apr 15, 2026 ↗

BYD is now upgrading some of its top selling EVs with 5-min flash charging

BYD launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s set to roll out to some of its best sellers. more…

Drive Tesla · Apr 6, 2026 ↗

Tesla tops BYD in Q1 2026 to retake global EV sales lead

Tesla is back on top of the global electric vehicle (EV) market, overtaking China’s BYD and reclaiming its title as the world’s largest battery electric vehicle (BEV) seller in the first quarter of 2026. The achievement […] The post Tesla tops BYD in Q1 2026 to retake global EV s…

Electrek · Apr 9, 2026 ↗

BYD teams up with one of the world’s largest fast food chains to offer 9 minute EV charging

By the time you’re done eating, your electric vehicle will be charged and ready to go. BYD is partnering with KFC to offer EV drivers a 9-minute one-stop shop and charge service. more…

Electrek · Apr 9, 2026 ↗

BYD opens Denza Z9 GT EV orders in Europe at over 3X the price

BYD launched its luxury sub-brand Denza in Europe with a little help from James Bond himself. The Denza Z9 GT EV can recharge in as little as 5 minutes, can drive nearly 400 miles on a single charge, and looks like something straight out of an action movie. more…

GlobalChinaEV · Mar 20, 2026 ↗

BYD readies four models for Canadian market entry

BYD has signalled that four distinct models are being prepared for the Canadian market, though the specific lineup has not yet been confirmed publicly.

Toronto

Electrek · Apr 8, 2026 ↗

BYD’s chief scientist says solid-state EV batteries hit a ‘critical stage,’ but there’s more to it

Solid-state EV batteries have entered a “critical stage,” BYD’s chief scientist, Lian Yubo, said during a seminar this week. more…

Electrek · Apr 7, 2026 ↗

BYD’s luxury EV with 5-min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas

The new Denza Z9 GT, or the world’s longest-range pure EV, as BYD claims, is headed to Europe, offering 5-minute fast charging and a WLTP range of nearly 500 miles. more…

MobileSyrup · Mar 19, 2026 ↗

Chinese EV maker BYD in talks to open Canadian dealerships

BYD is the furthest along of any Chinese passenger-vehicle manufacturer in Canada's regulatory framework — the only one registered with Transport Canada's Appendix G preclearance registry.

Transport Canada Toronto

Electrek · Apr 6, 2026 ↗

BYD is winning the energy crisis as EV orders surge to ‘another level’ overseas

BYD expects soaring oil prices to drive overseas sales to “another level” as EV orders are already surging across several markets. more…

Electrek · Apr 3, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new EV is luring in buyers with 5 minute charging and prices starting at $22,000

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. In less than a month, the electric SUV secured over 37,000 orders.…

Electrek · Apr 1, 2026 ↗

BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start

Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. more…

Electrek · Mar 26, 2026 ↗

BYD recruits James Bond to launch its new long-range, 5-min charging luxury EV

Is there anyone better to help promote a new high-end electric sports car? BYD is teaming up with Daniel Craig, AKA James Bond, to launch the new Denza Z9 GT in Europe. BYD said the new Denza Z9 GT is the “world’s longest-range pure EV” and supports ultra-fast charging in just 5…

Electrek · Mar 24, 2026 ↗

BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year as 6.1% tariff deal opens the floodgates

BYD is moving fast on a Canadian retail presence, targeting up to 20 branded dealerships within its first year, starting in the Greater Toronto Area. Canada's 6.1% tariff on Chinese EVs — versus 100% in the U.S. — is the catalyst.

Calgary Import tariff Markham

Electrek · Mar 23, 2026 ↗

BYD’s big EV bet is paying off as drivers ditch gas with surging oil prices

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. more…

Electrek · Mar 19, 2026 ↗

BYD is now giving away 18 months of free 5 minute EV charging as gas prices surge

Buy the new Song Ultra EV in China, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive. more…

Electrek · Mar 13, 2026 ↗

BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas

The new Denza Z9 GT, or the world’s longest-range pure EV, as BYD claims, is headed to Europe, offering 5-minute fast charging and a WLTP range of nearly 500 miles. more…

Electrek · Mar 13, 2026 ↗

BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker

BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed the world’s largest EV maker is studying the Canadian market for a wholly owned manufacturing plant, and signaled it could acquire a struggling legacy automaker to accelerate its global expansion. The comments, made during an int…

Electrek · Mar 10, 2026 ↗

BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand

BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. According to a Bloomberg report,…

Electrek · Mar 9, 2026 ↗

Another automaker joins BYD with ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers

BYD’s Flash Chargers can charge an electric vehicle just as fast as filling up at a gas station, but it’s not the only automaker with ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers. more…

Electrek · Mar 6, 2026 ↗

Watch BYD’s 5-min Flash Charging in action on the new Seal 07 EV [Video]

The Seal 07 EV is one of the first BYD models equipped with its new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. more…

Electrek · Mar 5, 2026 ↗

BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]

During its Disruptive Technology event on Thursday, BYD revealed its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. more…

Electrek · Mar 5, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has

BYD unveiled its rumored 1,500kW charging station today, with the capability of charging two cars simultaneously at a rate much faster than we’ve seen elsewhere in the world. But this time, the company is planning to expand installation of its ‘flash chargers’ outside of China, t…

Electrek · Mar 5, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging

BYD introduced its new Blade Battery 2.0 during its Disruptive Technolology event on Thursday. The new EV battery boasts a pure electric range of over 1,000 km (621 miles) under CLTC conditions and ultra-fast charging in just 10 minutes. more…

Electrek · Mar 2, 2026 ↗

BYD reveals the ‘world’s longest-range EV’ that can drive 1,036 km on a single charge

BYD is launching fully electric vehicles with over 1,000 km (620 miles) CLTC range. After previewing the new Denza Z9 GT, BYD claimed it is “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle.” more…

Electrek · Mar 2, 2026 ↗

BYD unveils new Toyota Camry-sized Seal 07 EV with 705 km range [Images]

BYD revealed the first images of the Seal 07 EV, its new electric sedan that’s about the size of the Toyota Camry. more…

Electrek · Feb 27, 2026 ↗

BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second

BYD will hold a press conference on March 5 unveiling several new versions of its technologies, including new batteries, ADAS software, and a 1,500kW charger that has already been spotted in the wild. more…

Electrek · Feb 25, 2026 ↗

BYD cuts EV prices (again) with new 0% interest offer and daily payments for less than $5

After sales fell for a fifth straight month in January, BYD launched a New Year promotion offering 0% interest for 3 years and daily payments starting at less than $5. more…

Electrek · Feb 19, 2026 ↗

BYD reveals a new low-cost EV with 375 miles range, but this one will be unique

BYD revealed the first vehicle under its new Linghui sub-brand. The Linghui e9 is an all-electric sedan with a cruising range of 375 miles (605 km), but BYD’s latest EV is aimed at a new market. more…

Electrek · Feb 17, 2026 ↗

BYD’s first electric kei car is almost here, and it already looks like a hit

The Racco, BYD’s first electric kei car, will go on sale this summer, but it’s already generating hype. BYD declared that a “small EV revolution” has begun after revealing the interior and a few more details ahead of its launch. more…

Electrek · Feb 16, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new electric SUV delivers over 440 miles range for just $26,000

The Song Ultra EV is the first B-segment electric SUV under BYD’s Dynasty lineup. BYD’s new EV SUV offers over 440 miles (710 km) of driving range, and it only costs $26,000. more…

Electrek · Feb 12, 2026 ↗

Ford is taking a page from BYD after the Chinese EV maker outsold it for the first time

After it was outsold by China’s BYD globally for the first time last year, CEO Jim Farley said Ford “isn’t backing away from EVs.” It’s betting on more affordable models that will start at around $30,000. more…

Electrek · Feb 12, 2026 ↗

BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push

BYD and Geely are among three finalists competing to purchase a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, according to a Reuters exclusive report. The plant, which has a production capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, would give either Chinese automake…

Electrek · Feb 9, 2026 ↗

BYD hits a milestone with solid-state EV batteries due out as soon as 2027

The world’s leading EV maker is preparing to introduce new battery chemistries to stay a step ahead of the competition. After a series of breakthroughs, BYD is expected to begin producing solid-state EV batteries as soon as next year. more…

Electrek · Feb 9, 2026 ↗

BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales

BYD sold 5,001 vehicles in Australia in January, a staggering 641% increase year-over-year, while Tesla managed just 501, leaving the American automaker in 24th place as Chinese brands continue their takeover of the Australian EV market. more…

Electrek · Feb 7, 2026 ↗

Autonomous, battery-swap mining truck gets big-buck boost from BYD [video]

Chinese equipment brand Boonray has developed an autonomous, battery-swapping electric mining truck that it hopes will revolutionize the global mining industry – and global EV leader BYD just gave it a multimillion dollar vote of confidence. more…

Electrek · Feb 2, 2026 ↗

Chinese EV leaders MG and BYD bring the price war overseas

MG launched the new MG4 EV Urban in the UK, priced at just £23,495 ($32,000), undercutting BYD’s popular Dolphin hatch as more affordable electric cars hit the market. more…

Electrek · Jan 30, 2026 ↗

CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices

CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China’s battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition. more…

Electrek · Jan 29, 2026 ↗

BYD claims 70% of EV and PHEV sales in Mexico as Canada opens the floodgates

BYD already has a strong foothold in Mexico, accounting for around 70% of electric and plug-in hybrid sales. Now, the Chinese EV giant could be looking north, as Canada opens its doors. more…

Electrek · Jan 28, 2026 ↗

BYD’s new flagship EV spotted in public for the first time

BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut coming up, we are getting a better look at the upcoming models. more…

Electrek · Jan 15, 2026 ↗

Ford eyes battery deal with China’s BYD, but it won’t be for just EVs

Ford buying batteries from BYD? The American automaker is reportedly in talks to purchase batteries for its hybrid vehicles. more…

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