BYD

Chinese auto conglomerate Build Your Dreams (BYD) has begun previewing its Q1 2025 financial results. Although its numbers have dipped compared to Q4 2024, the automaker’s net income continues to soar year over year. BYD expects that number to be up at least 86% but could be much higher.

The stylish new electric sedan is the size of a Tesla Model 3, but it’s about half the cost at under $17,000. BYD’s Qin L EV is already off to a hot start, with over 10,000 sold in its first week on the market. Here’s a look at the new midsize model.

Another fiscal year and another bold prediction that Tesla’s long-running reign as the global market share leader will end. As previously predicted, BYD is once again expected to usurp Tesla in total BEV sales in 2025, and it may actually happen this time.

After its meteoric rise in the global auto industry last year, the Chinese EV giant is off to a hot start in 2025. BYD sold over one million EVs and plug-in hybrids in the first three months of the year. Even more impressive, BYD’s overseas sales doubled to start the year as it expands into new markets. With new EVs arriving, some predict BYD could see even more growth this year.

It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, loaded with technology, and designed as a midsize family mover — Meet BYD’s new Tai 3 electric SUV. The Tai 3 is the most affordable EV from BYD’s luxury off-road brand, Fang Cheng Bao, starting at under $20,000.

Two weeks after BYD unveiled a new EV charger capable of 1,000 kW (1 MW) rates, fellow Chinese automaker ZEEKR has unveiled a new EV fast charger of its own, offering rates as high as 1.2 MW. ZEEKR’s vice president recently shared details of the latest charging technology before it makes its public debut in a few weeks.

BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan hit the market on Thursday at an even lower price than expected. The Yangwang U7 packs nearly 1,300 horsepower from four electric motors, is loaded with smart tech and premium features, and starts at under $90,000.

BYD has its sights set on Toyota. The world’s largest EV maker believes that once it reaches Toyota’s scale, it will make more money per vehicle. This year alone, BYD expects overseas sales to double. The company’s CEO even says that most of BYD’s profits will eventually come from overseas sales.

Less than ten days after BYD unveiled potentially game-changing EV charging technology, the Chinese auto conglomerate doubled down on its implementation plans and has shared that the first 1,000 kW fast chargers examples will be available to drivers as early as next week.

BYD’s new Sealion 05 EV is finally here, and it’s even better than expected. The mass-market electric SUV is loaded with BYD’s “God’s Eye” smart driving tech, has up to 323 miles of driving range, and starts at just around $16,000. It even has a built-in refrigerator.

BYD just launched its new Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan but at about half the cost. The sleek new Qin L EV is loaded with BYD’s “God’s Eye” smart driving tech and gets over 330 miles of driving range. Oh, and did I mention it starts at less than $17,000? Meet the new Qin L EV.

China’s BYD beat estimates after sales topped the $100 billion mark for the first time last year. Even with lower-priced vehicles, China’s largest EV maker’s revenue climbed nearly 30%, enough to beat out Tesla. With a slate of new luxury models, SUVs, electric supercars, and smart technology rolling out, 2025 could be even bigger.

The European Union Commission has reportedly opened a preliminary probe investigating whether China provided unfair subsidies to support Chinese EV automaker BYD in establishing a new production facility in Hungary. This news comes one day after China delayed a decision on BYD’s planned production facility in Mexico, demonstrating growing trade tensions between countries worldwide.

The Seagull is BYD’s cheapest EV, starting at under $10,000 in China. Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with added safety tech and more. BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, said it will be “the best value” when it arrives.

Booming global EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has hit a snag with the Chinese government, which has delayed the green light to build a new plant in Mexico amid fears that proprietary technology in the southern part of North America could more easily make its way into the United States

After dominating in China, BYD is making an aggressive push into Europe. With another EV plant reportedly coming soon, this time in Germany, BYD is taking direct aim at Volkswagen, BMW, and other domestic OEMs.

We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?” “There’s just not enough range,” and, of course, “Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit.” As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We’re talking five minutes.

Yangwang is gearing up to officially launch its long-teased U7 sedan—a third flagship model for BYD’s high-end performance sub-brand. When it hits the market in China later this month, the U7 promises competitive luxury and “groundbreaking technology.”

BYD is cementing its place as the global leader in plug-in car production with new models, innovative battery tech, and rapid global expansion plans – even in the face of tariffs. BYD’s latest accolade? Record-setting sales!

BYD wants to attract a new generation of drivers with its new Qin L EV. The midsize electric sedan is aimed at younger buyers as the world’s largest EV maker expands into new markets. BYD dropped a teaser on Monday, giving us our first look at the new EV. Check it out below.

BYD exects its first EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries will arrive in 2027. Although the Chinese EV giant has already achieved several breakthroughs with the new battery tech, it could still be a few years before it reaches large-scale adoption. Here’s when BYD expects that to happen.