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China’s BYD designing new model for India: senior official
Chinas top electric car maker BYD is developing a new model specifically for the Indian market. This move signals BYDs commitment to expanding its presence in India. The company aims for significant overseas growth this year. BYD is focusing on markets outside the US due to tariffs. New hybrid models are also planned to attract a wider customer base.
China bans controversial car tech

Following a spate of criticism and reported fatalities, China has become the first nation to ban electric vehicles with concealed
BYD’s Turquois T-Shaped Second-Generation Flash Chargers Seen At Dealers Ahead Of...

Several accounts on Chinese social media Xiaohongshu (RedNote) have revealed images of the next generation of BYD “Flash Chargers” (aka, “megawatt chargers”). According to the label on the plastic wrap surrounding the charge gun, the 1000 V DC chargers offer up to 1200 kW of charging power, presumably for each gun. Other labels indicate 1500 kW and 2100 kW, which could be for the pile with two charge guns or some other system-level output. We will need to wait for confirmation. Of note, BYD’s current flash chargers introduced last March offer 1360 kW per pile, accessible via both charge guns used simultaneously. So, this is likely a bit of a performance upgrade.
China Officially Bans A Popular EV Door Design After Fatal Crashes

New Chinese rules mandate mechanical door releases on EVs and could reshape vehicle design worldwide
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...
China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy
There were accidents where users could not open car doors after accidents due to power failures. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BYD Shares Tumble to New 16-Month Low as January Sales Slump

Shenzhen-listed shares of BYD Group fell over 4.2% on Monday, closing at 87.05 yuan — the lowest price in 16 months — a day after the company reported its weakest sales figures in nearly two years.…
EU companies adopt BYD, Yutong buses despite China security fears

German, Belgian, Austrian transport groups cite low price, superior electric tech
BYD Begins Trial Production of Passenger Cars in Hungary

BYD has begun trial production with a delay at its new passenger car plant in Szeged, Hungary, Mayor László Botka told the media. Series production at the
BYD, Xpeng Lead Chinese EV Stock Selloff Amid Poor January Sales

Chinese automakers BYD and Xpeng saw a decline in stock values on the Hong Kong exchange due to lower January sales.














