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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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