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BYD Han EV from China struggles with moose test

BYD Han EV from China struggles with moose test

The accelerator response causes issues in the slalom test.

By Chris Bruce 16 September 2023

Wall Street analysts tear down BYD Seal, say Tesla should worry

Wall Street analysts tear down BYD Seal, say Tesla should worry

Analysts at UBS described the Chinese electric saloon as a great Model 3 alternative for a fraction of the cost.

By Brian Potter 15 September 2023

BYD's upcoming EV aims to beat Tesla and Mercedes-Benz in aerodynamics

BYD's upcoming EV aims to beat Tesla and Mercedes-Benz in aerodynamics

BYD claims that the Yangwang U6 will be the world’s most aerodynamic production car.

By Brian Potter 14 September 2023

Watch the Chinese BYD Atto 3 conduct European moose tests

Watch the Chinese BYD Atto 3 conduct European moose tests

The results are considered good for a city crossover.

By Mark Kane 20 August 2023

World’s top 5 EV automotive groups ranked by sales: H1 2023

World’s top 5 EV automotive groups ranked by sales: H1 2023

The two largest OEMs by volume - Tesla and BYD - are increasing their market share, leaving less and less space for others.

By Brian Potter 08 August 2023

BYD Dolphin launches in Europe starting at £25,800

BYD Dolphin launches in Europe starting at £25,800

Chinese automaker BYD has recently announced pricing for its ID.3 competitor.

By Brian Potter 22 June 2023

Autonomous Cars

Chinese EV giant BYD says fully autonomous driving is “basically impossible”

Chinese EV giant BYD says fully autonomous driving is “basically impossible”

The largest EV maker in China says the tech would be more valuable for factories than cars.

By Brian Potter 25 April 2023

BYD confirms Dolphin and Seal EVs are coming to Europe this year

BYD confirms Dolphin and Seal EVs are coming to Europe this year

Prices haven't been announced yet, but the Dolphin will reportedly start at around £26,500 in Europe.

By Brian Potter 20 April 2023

Ford to sell German factory to China's BYD - report

Ford to sell German factory to China's BYD - report

The company wants to save the Saarlouis plant.

By Brian Potter 25 January 2023

Top all-electric car OEMs by sales in 2022: BYD pursues Tesla

Top all-electric car OEMs by sales in 2022: BYD pursues Tesla

Volkswagen Group's gap to the leaders widened.

By Brian Potter 20 January 2023

BYD launches YangWang luxury EV brand, shows 1,000+ bhp SUV and Supercar

The world’s largest plug-in vehicle manufacturer goes up-market with the new YangWang U8 off-roader and U9 supercar.

By Iulian Dnistran 07 January 2023

Manufacturing / Production

China’s BYD looking to open two factories in Europe

China’s BYD looking to open two factories in Europe

BYD wants to expand its European presence hoping that it will be able to tap into the growing EV segment.

By Andrei Nedelea 11 December 2022

BYD Seal might be introduced in Europe in 2023

BYD Seal might be introduced in Europe in 2023

The BYD Dolphin is also being considered but it is not yet confirmed.

By Brian Potter 20 October 2022

BYD Atto 3 scored five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests

BYD Atto 3 scored five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests

The Chinese compact SUV soon will enter select European markets.

By Brian Potter 14 October 2022

Sixt to purchase 100,000 BYD EVs for its European fleet by 2028

Sixt to purchase 100,000 BYD EVs for its European fleet by 2028

The German car rental company has placed an initial order for several thousand BYD Atto 3 EVs, with deliveries to start in Q4 2022.

By Brian Potter 06 October 2022

Europe: BYD announced pre-sale prices of Han, Tang and Atto 3

Europe: BYD announced pre-sale prices of Han, Tang and Atto 3

The Chinese trio will be initially launched in 9 countries including the UK.

By Brian Potter 30 September 2022

Europe: Three BYD EV models are coming in Q4: Tang, Han and Atto 3

Europe: Three BYD EV models are coming in Q4: Tang, Han and Atto 3

The company announced an expansion to Benelux and Nordic markets.

By Brian Potter 07 September 2022

Report: BYD-powered Tesla Model Y receives EU approval

Report: BYD-powered Tesla Model Y receives EU approval

According to German media, the new entry-level Tesla Model Y will have a 55 kWh structural battery pack.

By Brian Potter 13 August 2022

Commercial Vehicles

UK: BYD ADL celebrates delivery of 1,000th electric bus

UK: BYD ADL celebrates delivery of 1,000th electric bus

In Europe, the Chinese manufacturer already delivered or has on order 2,600 electric buses.

By Brian Potter 03 June 2022

Commercial Vehicles

BYD and ADL scores the UK’s largest electric bus order

BYD and ADL scores the UK’s largest electric bus order

In total, 195 single and double deck vehicles will be delivered in London.

By Mark Kane 28 June 2021

Apple reportedly wants CATL and BYD to provide batteries for its EV

Apple reportedly wants CATL and BYD to provide batteries for its EV

The tech giant is discussing with the two companies not only about supplying batteries, but building them on US soil.

By Andrei Nedelea 10 June 2021

Manufacturing / Production

Let's take an amazing BYD factory tour with Fully Charged

Let's take an amazing BYD factory tour with Fully Charged

...and check several EV test drives of Han, Tang as well as a truck and buses.

By Mark Kane 26 April 2021

Jaguar Land Rover to attract BYD battery investment in UK?

According to rumours, JLR might use BYD battery cells that would be produced in the UK.

By Mark Kane 10 June 2020

Commercial Vehicles

BYD & ADL celebrate over 100 electric double decker bus sales in UK

BYD & ADL celebrate over 100 electric double decker bus sales in UK

BYD ADL Enviro400EV with the standard 382 kWh battery can go some 160 miles on a single charge.

By Mark Kane 05 August 2019

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