Etiqueta: PHEV

The updated BYD Denza Z9 GT arrives with a power boost and a significantly larger battery for its hybrid model.

As Zack recently posted, BYD’s sales were down 30.7% in January. BYD sold 210,051 NEVs, which still put it in first place, well ahead of Geely with 124,252. Geely, however, also sells ICE vehicles, which saw significant sales growth to bring their total to 270,167. Due to selling primarily ICE vehicles, Geely overtook BYD as China’s largest automaker overall in January. However, BYD’s decline was limited to China, with export sales totaling 100,009, up 43% YoY. Sales were up over 1000% in Germany in January, more than double Tesla sales. At this rate, BYD could soon sell more cars outside of China than within it.But there are several factors, particularly within China, that are influencing the overall sales picture.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! BYD did not have a great start to 2026. Presumably, due to growing competition on the Chinese EV market, the ending of new energy vehicle (NEV) purchase tax exemptions in the country, and the natural ... [continued]

Car manufacturer BYD recently launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in spectacular fashion. The hybrid car promises exceptional performance for electric cars, with a range exceeding 1,000 km and a very attractive price for consumers. We spoke with Andrei Duica, BYD's deputy country manager for Romania and Bulgaria, to find out more about the latest model launched and the company's plans in Romania.

BYD sales in Germany and the UK — the two largest auto markets in Europe — have surged significantly in January.

January 2026 electric vehicle sales show stable penetration (16%) month on month and a significant growth year on year.

China’s giant automaker BYD announced on Tuesday that it was the best-selling brand in Spain across both fully electric and hybrid models.