BYD: News

BYD (Build Your Dreams) Auto Co. Ltd. is the automotive subsidiary of BYD Co. Ltd. which is headquartered in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. It was founded in January 2003 and currently produces cars, buses, trucks, electric bicycles, forklifts, and rechargeable batteries. BYD Co. Ltd. acquired the Xinchuan Machinery Works from Norinco in 2002, likely to take over the passenger car production license. The present portfolio of the company includes electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and petrol engine models.

17 Apr 2024

Toyota Land Cruiser

BYD reveals Star Wars-inspired electric SUV with drone landing pad

China's premier automaker, BYD, has unveiled its latest innovation - the Super 3 electric SUV concept.

03 Apr 2024

California

Tesla's Q1 sales drop amidst intensifying global competition

Tesla experienced a significant decrease in sales during the first quarter of 2024, with global competition intensifying and the growth rate of the electric vehicle (EV) market slowing down.

20 Mar 2024

Electric Vehicles

BYD Seal EV receives over 500 orders in 15 days

BYD has seen an impressive response to its latest offering, the Seal EV, with over 500 bookings made within a fortnight of its launch.

10 Mar 2024

Electric Vehicles

Planning to buy BYD Seal EV? Check its top rivals

Chinese automaker BYD has introduced its third EV in India, the Seal EV, with prices ranging between Rs. 41 lakh and Rs. 53 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

06 Mar 2024

Latest Cars

BYD Seal EV variants explained: Which one offers best value

Chinese automaker BYD or Build Your Dreams has launched its third EV, the Seal, in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 41 lakh (ex-showroom).

BYD's Seal EV launched in India at Rs. 41 lakh

Chinese brand BYD has introduced its latest electric vehicle for the Indian market, the Seal EV, today.

04 Mar 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Indian car launches in March: BYD, Hyundai, Mahindra, and more

Get ready for an exciting month in the Indian auto market, as March 2024 brings a variety of new car launches to suit every taste.

BYD Seal will be offered in three variants, four colors

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is gearing up to launch its third offering, the Seal EV, in India on March 5.

BYD Seal to debut on March 5, bookings now open

BYD is now taking bookings for its upcoming Seal EV sedan, set to launch in India on March 5.

27 Feb 2024

Electric Cars

India-spec BYD Seal's variants revealed; booking now open

Chinese automaker BYD is gearing up to launch its Seal electric sedan in India on March 5, with bookings now open for a reservation fee of Rs. 1 lakh.

26 Feb 2024

Electric Cars

Everything we know about BYD's YangWang U9 electric supercar 

Chinese EV powerhouse BYD has unveiled its first-ever electric supercar, the YangWang U9.

26 Feb 2024

Hyundai

BYD Seal or Hyundai IONIQ 5: Which EV is better

BYD is gearing up to launch its third model, the Seal EV, in India on March 5.

25 Feb 2024

Electric Vehicles

India-bound BYD Dolphin EV gets massive price cut in China

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled an updated version of the Dolphin EV with a starting price of CNY 99,800 (Rs. 11.64 lakh), a 14.6% decrease from its previous model.

BYD Seal EV's specifications leaked before launch: What to expect

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is gearing up to launch its third offering, the Seal EV, in India on March 5.

12 Feb 2024

Electric Cars

BYD Seal EV spotted testing in India; unofficial bookings open

BYD's Seal electric sedan has been spotted testing near Chennai.

Tesla-rival BYD showcases Atto 2, its new entry-level crossover EV

Chinese EV maker BYD has unveiled the Atto 2 in its home market.

03 Jan 2024

Tesla

China's BYD replaces Tesla as world's top EV maker

Tesla's Q4 electric vehicle deliveries reached a record 4,94,989, but fell behind Chinese auto giant BYD, which delivered 5,26,409 vehicles.

01 Jan 2024

Tesla

BYD challenges Tesla with record EV sales in Q4 2023

Chinese car manufacturer BYD made waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market by selling a record-breaking 526,409 EVs in Q4 2023.

27 Dec 2023

Tesla

China's BYD to overtake Tesla as leading EV maker

Chinese carmaker BYD is on the verge of outpacing Tesla as the top global seller of fully electric vehicles (EVs).

27 Dec 2023

Tesla

Tesla's updated Model Y SUV to launch in 2024

Tesla is gearing up to launch an updated version of its popular Model Y SUV in 2024, as it faces growing competition from Chinese rivals.

17 Dec 2023

Nissan

Nissan plans global export of China-developed EVs to rival BYD

Nissan Motor is gearing up to sell electric vehicles (EVs) developed in China on a global scale.

08 Dec 2023

Tesla

BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3: Which EV is better

Chinese EV maker BYD has introduced its capable electric sedan, the Seal, in the North American region with a starting price tag of $44,600 (around Rs. 37.17 lakh).

04 Dec 2023

Electric Cars

Here's how to earn money from BYD on social media

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD will continue offering up to CNY 50,00,000 (around Rs. 5.80 crore) to tipsters who report smear campaigns against its cars on social media.

Top 5 EVs with long driving range in India

With the development of efficient charging infrastructure, electric vehicles have been gaining popularity in India.

30 Oct 2023

Tesla

Tesla rival BYD posts record quarterly profit of $1.42 billion

BYD Co Ltd, China's top electric vehicle (EV) producer, announced an all-time high net profit of CNY 10.41 billion (around $1.42 billion) for Q3 2023.

25 Oct 2023

Electric Vehicles

BYD delays India launch of SEAL and locally-produced Atto 3

Chinese EV maker Build Your Dreams or BYD is reportedly encountering numerous obstacles in India.

BYD Sea Lion in the works, trademark registered in India

Chinese marque BYD has recently filed a trademark for the name "Sea Lion" in India, indicating a potential launch of its third all-electric vehicle (EV) in the country.

26 Jun 2023

Electric Vehicles

Best features of BYD DOLPHIN entry-level electric hatchback

BYD has taken the wraps off the 2023 DOLPHIN with a starting price tag of £25,800 (approximately Rs. 26.89 lakh) in the UK market. The entry-level EV is the Chinese automaker's answer to the Volkswagen ID.3.

24 Apr 2023

Electric Cars

Features of BYD Seagull explained: Sodium-ion battery to rotating screen 

BYD has taken the wraps off the Seagull, its compact electric hatchback for the global markets with a price tag of CNY 78,800 (approximately Rs. 9.37 lakh).

16 Apr 2023

Electric Cars

Features of the BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar explained

Chinese automaker BYD has showcased an all-new electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 at the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show.

08 Mar 2023

Hyundai

2024 Hyundai KONA Electric v/s BYD Atto 3: A comparison

South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled the 2024 iteration of its KONA Electric SUV.

11 Jan 2023

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Auto Expo 2023: The best cars which caught our eyes

Auto enthusiasts rejoice! India's biggest automobile exhibition, the Auto Expo 2023, is now live at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida.

10 Dec 2022

Warren Buffett

BYD receives 1,500 bookings for Atto 3 within a month

Chinese automaker BYD has accumulated 1,500 bookings for the Atto 3 electric SUV in India within a month. It competes with mid-size EVs on our shores.

27 Nov 2022

Electric Vehicles

Pravaig DEFY v/s BYD Atto 3: Which one is better?

Bengaluru-based Pravaig Dynamics has unveiled its first-ever electric SUV, the DEFY, in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs. 39.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

14 Nov 2022

Latest Cars

BYD Atto 3 SUV goes official at Rs. 34 lakh

Chinese automaker BYD has finally launched its Atto 3 SUV in India. To recall, it was unveiled here last month and is available in a single fully-loaded trim.

01 Nov 2022

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#AutoBytes: These cars will be launched in India this November

The month of November is shaping up to be a good one for the automobile industry with a slew of car launches on the way.

13 Oct 2022

MG ZS EV

BYD Atto 3 v/s MG ZS EV: Which is better?

BYD has taken the wraps off its second all-electric offering, the Atto 3 in India ahead of its launch in early 2023.

11 Oct 2022

Latest automobiles

BYD Atto 3, with 512km range, goes official in India

Chinese automaker BYD has revealed its Atto 3 electric SUV in India ahead of its launch in 2023.

10 Oct 2022

Upcoming Cars

Prior to launch, BYD Atto 3 previewed in design sketches

Chinese automaker BYD will launch its Atto 3 electric SUV in India on October 11.

BYD Atto 3 electric SUV to launch on October 11

Chinese automaker BYD is gearing up to launch its second offering in the Indian market, the Atto 3, on October 11.

BYD e6 goes official for private customers: Check price, features

Chinese automaker BYD has launched its e6 MPV in India for private buyers. It is available in two variants: GL and GLX.

Warren Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker to soon arrive in India

Chinese automaker BYD will enter the mainstream EV market in India this festive season with the Atto 3 SUV.

12 Feb 2022

Electric Vehicles

Nerva EXE e-scooter, with 150km range, introduced in Spain

Spanish automaker Nerva has launched the EXE scooter in its home country. It has been built in collaboration with BYD.

BYD e6 review: Solid electric MPV for commercial use

Chinese automaker BYD is one of the largest sellers of EVs in the world and has recently cemented its presence in the Indian market with the launch of the e6 MPV.

01 Nov 2021

Latest automobiles

BYD e6 goes official in India at Rs. 29.6 lakh

Warren Buffet-backed Chinese automaker BYD has launched its e6 MPV in India. It is currently available in eight cities, namely Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Vijayawada, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.

10 Jul 2021

Latest Cars

BYD Yuan Pro EV launched at around Rs. 9.2 lakh

Chinese automaker BYD has launched its Yuan Pro compact SUV in its home country. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

22 Mar 2019

Explosion

Fertilizer factory explosion in China leaves 47 dead, 640 injured

An explosion at an industrial park in eastern China left 47 dead and over 600 injured yesterday.

14 Apr 2018

Electric Vehicles

Power Ministry offers to supply e-vehicles to government departments

The Power Ministry has reportedly offered to supply electric vehicles (EVs) to union government departments, PSUs, and other agencies.