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Tesla delivered 358,023 battery electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, edging past BYD’s 310,389 pure electric sales to reclaim the global quarterly BEV lead it surrendered across all of 2025. The margin, roughly 48,000 units, was enough for the headline. What it was not enough to do was silence the questions multiplying around […] This story continues at The Next Web

Less than a month ago, BYD introduced its second-generation "Flash" charging system, which delivers unheard-of EV charging speeds.

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. In less than a month, the electric SUV secured over 37,000 orders. more…

Tesla has regained the global pure electric vehicle (EV) crown for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2024, after its deliveries rose 6.5 per cent year on year in the three months ending March. The modest increase was enough for the US carmaker to beat China’s EV king BYD, which posted a 25.5 per cent drop in sales during the first quarter of 2026. Tesla’s deliveries worldwide between January and March hit 358,023 units, it said in a statement on Thursday. Tesla builds only pure electric...

Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. more…

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles – a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world’s largest seller of automobiles...

China's BYD believes that over half of its total business could eventually come from sales outside of China.

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. more…

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The week in autos saw Tesla regain over 50% U.S. EV market share despite a sales slump, Ford Motor Company recall over 250,000 SUVs and more. Importance Rank:  1 read more

China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD posted its first annual profit drop in four years as it faced intensifying competition from domestic rivals in a cutthroat market. The Shenzhen-based company reported a net profit of 32.6 billion yuan (US$4.72 billion) for 2025, down 18.97 per cent from a year earlier, according to a filing to the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges. That missed a consensus forecast of 35.4 billion yuan in a Bloomberg survey of analysts. Revenue grew 3.46 per cent to...

BYD is turning to James Bond actor Daniel Craig to help launch its premium brand in Europe. Importance Rank:  1 read more

BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. more…

Is there anyone better to help promote a new high-end electric sports car? BYD is teaming up with Daniel Craig, AKA James Bond, to launch the new Denza Z9 GT in Europe. BYD said the new Denza Z9 GT is the “world’s longest-range pure EV” and supports ultra-fast charging in just 5 minutes. more…

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BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second straight month, with plans to expand into Canada. Tesla faces challenges in Europe and in product pipeline, hurting its market share and sales. Importance Rank:  1 read more

BYD is moving fast to establish a physical retail presence in Canada, with plans to open 20 branded dealerships within its first year in the market. The world’s largest EV maker is already scouting locations in the Greater Toronto Area. The push comes just two months after Canada slashed its 100% tariff on Chinese-built EVs to 6.1%, a dramatic policy reversal that has unlocked the Canadian market for Chinese automakers for the first time. more…

BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second consecutive month in February, registering 17,954 vehicles compared to Tesla’s 17,664, and the year-to-date gap is becoming a chasm. The data is particularly damning for Tesla because February 2025 was one of its weakest months in years, with factories shut down for the Model Y Juniper changeover. The fact that Tesla can barely grow from that low bar a year later tells you everything about the state of the brand in Europe. more…

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. more…

BYD has revealed UK pricing and specs for the all-new BYD Atto 3 EVO, with orders opening on 2 April. The updated model starts at £38,990, going up to £42,730 for the top-spec variant. The..

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. more…

Buy the new Song Ultra EV, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive. more…

BYD is celebrating 18 years since the launch of the BYD F3DM—the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid—by crossing a massive 7.7 million global PHEV production milestone. And it’s not slowing..

BYD India has opened bookings for the BYD SEALION 7 First Anniversary Edition, celebrating a milestone for its flagship electric SUV. Bookings began on 17 March 2026, with a token amount of ₹70,000..

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Geely beats BYD sales in first 2 months of 2026 to become China’s top carmaker Geely Auto has gained the upper hand in mainland China’s intensifying automotive sector, as its diverse product line-up pays off after electric vehicle (EV) king BYD suffered a setback following partial...

In the world of electric vehicles, BYD has overtaken Tesla as the top dog. Here's how the Chinese company dethroned Tesla and why it has become so popular.

Nvidia's tech to be used by Chinese automakers BYD, Geely, Isuzu, and Nissan in their self-driving pursuits. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Chinese automakers are accelerating their push into Korea in hopes of replicating BYD’s success here and leaving a strong impression in the premium car segment. Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under China’s Geely Auto Group, is set to make its brand debut in May and start its sales activities targeting customers seeking high-end EVs. The carmaker’s 7X luxury electric SUV is widely expected to become the first model to be introduced here. The vehicle is positioned in a similar segment to the Genesis GV70. Another major target of the vehicle is Tesla’s Model Y which maintains a top EV sales spot to Korean customers. After monitoring the initial market response, the carmaker will likely expand its lineup by following a similar strategy of BYD Korea. BYD also initially sold its Atto 3 flagship SUV and gradually widened its sales models here. Zeekr, which is still a lesser-known auto brand to Korean customers, will also adopt a strategy of prioritizing brand recognition and

Electric vehicle maker BYD is circling Canada for potential automotive deals. Could this be the start of entry into the U.S.? Importance Rank:  2 read more

AVs are important to Nvidia as self-driving cars remain one of the primary areas where the company can show growth outside of artificial intelligence.

Nvidia added two leading Chinese automakers, BYD and Geely, to its robotaxi program, as the chipmaker seeks to put its stamp on the growing autonomous vehicle market worldwide. At its GTX conference today, Nvidia announced that BYD and Geely, as well as Isuzu and Nissan, would use the chipmaker's Drive Hyperion platform, which combines the chips, computers, sensors, and software needed for for the development of Level 4 autonomous vehicles. BYD currently uses Nvidia's chips in its manually driven cars, and now, under this expanded agreement, it will use the company's Hyperion platform to build next-generation Level 4 vehicles. Geely, meanw … Read the full story at The Verge.

BYD’s new Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to a single EV.

Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose in the first two months of 2026, from the year before, regaining lost ground to China's BYD.

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The new Denza Z9 GT, or the world’s longest-range pure EV, as BYD claims, is headed to Europe, offering 5-minute fast charging and a WLTP range of nearly 500 miles. more…

Carmaker’s technology means EVs can be ready almost as quickly as filling a fuel tank.

BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed the world’s largest EV maker is studying the Canadian market for a wholly owned manufacturing plant, and signaled it could acquire a struggling legacy automaker to accelerate its global expansion. The comments, made during an interview in São Paulo, mark BYD’s most aggressive public posture yet toward North American production and consolidation of weaker rivals in the global auto industry. more…

BYD is the top selling EV company in the world. To continue its global growth, BYD has its eyes set on F1 racing to grow its brand. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Geely Auto has gained the upper hand in mainland China’s intensifying automotive sector, as its diverse product line-up pays off after electric vehicle (EV) king BYD suffered a setback following partial withdrawal of a tax break. Controlled by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, Geely overtook BYD in sales during the first two months of the year because of its vehicles’ quality and reliability, even as Beijing intensified efforts to curb price competition among carmakers, according to...

Grand Prix racing isn't the only destination on BYD's radar, with the FIA World Endurance Championship floated as another option.

BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. According to a Bloomberg report, BYD is considering options ranging from acquiring an existing team to potentially building one from scratch, though no decision has been made. more…

BYD’s Flash Chargers can charge an electric vehicle just as fast as filling up at a gas station, but it’s not the only automaker with ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers. more…

The week in autos saw Xiaomi deploy humanoid robots in EV manufacturing, BYD move toward entering the Canadian market, Geely outsell BYD for a second straight month, Tesla post higher European registrations despite weaker sales, while rising oil prices amid the U.S.–Iran conflict pressured shares of Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis. Importance Rank:  1 read more

BYD just introduced a battery pack that charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes flat. Getting to

Five-minute charging and 1,000 km of range in a single announcement. BYD just changed what the EV industry considers possible — and the rest have some catching up to do. The post How BYD’s new EV charging tech and range stacks up against Tesla and the rest appeared first on Digital Trends.

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The Seal 07 EV is one of the first BYD models equipped with its new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. more…

The BYD Great Tang gets a 1,000-volt architecture, 1,500-kilowatt charging, and nearly 600 miles of range.

Leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has unveiled a new-generation battery featuring charging speeds that the company says can rival a refill at a petrol station. BYD’s Blade Battery 2.0, launched on Thursday, can be charged from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in five minutes, and to 97 per cent in nine minutes, which the company said was the world’s fastest charging speed for a mass-manufactured unit. Even in extreme weather, with temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius...

During its Disruptive Technology event on Thursday, BYD revealed its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. more…

The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the time it takes to fill up.

BYD also unveiled world’s most powerful fast charger for cars, arranged like your neighborhood gas station.

BYD unveiled its rumored 1,500kW charging station today, with the capability of charging two cars simultaneously at a rate much faster than we’ve seen elsewhere in the world. But this time, the company is planning to expand installation of its ‘flash chargers’ outside of China, too. more…

The battery can add a staggering amount of range in under 10 minutes. Here's just how quick it is.

BYD’s Denza Z9GT brings a 644-mile range, a five-minute 10–70% charge, and a big price cut. If the numbers hold up, Tesla’s Model Y may finally have a serious challenger. The post BYD reveals Tesla Model Y killer with 644-mile range and 10–70% charge in just 5 minutes appeared first on Digital Trends.

BYD introduced its new Blade Battery 2.0 during its Disruptive Technolology event on Thursday. The new EV battery boasts a pure electric range of over 1,000 km (621 miles) under CLTC conditions and ultra-fast charging in just 10 minutes. more…

BYD has applied for permit to import its vehicles in Canada with a reduced tariff of 6.1%, following the trade deal between Canada and China. Importance Rank:  1 read more

With its official debut just days away, BYD revealed the first images of its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. more…

BYD’s ultra-luxe electric sedan, the Yangwang U7, will be the first to feature the new Blade Battery 2.0. The new EV battery boasts a pure electric range of 1,006 km (625 miles) under CLTC conditions. more…

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The updated Denza Z9 GT can drive up to 1036 km (644 miles) on a single charge, the Chinese automaker says.

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With its official debut just days away, BYD revealed the first images of its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. more…

Chinese EV giant BYD reported a drop in sales, raising concerns about the world's largest EV maker's sales from Elon Musk. Importance Rank:  1 read more

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BYD is launching fully electric vehicles with over 1,000 km (620 miles) CLTC range. After previewing the new Denza Z9 GT, BYD claimed it is “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle.” more…

BYD revealed the first images of the Seal 07 EV, its new electric sedan that’s about the size of the Toyota Camry. more…

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Geely outsold BYD for 2nd consecutive month in Chinese automotive market amid the Tesla rival's sustained overseas growth. Importance Rank:  1 read more