China's BYD said on Wednesday it would launch this month new versions of four plug-in hybrid models with longer-range batteries. The new versions of its Qin PLUS DM-i, Qin L DM-i, Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i models will have a combined driving range of 2,

Chinese carmakers are no longer niche players in the global auto industry. Over the past decade, they have expanded production, sharpened design

Chinese automaker BYD Auto reported a 25% rise in global production of light battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to 2,221,913 units in 2025, with the company overtaking US automaker Tesla as the world’s largest BEV producer.

You can hardly move for new mid-size electric SUVs in 2025. The category has become the de facto battleground for the world’s car makers and, for years now, the Tesla Model Y has topped sales charts. The planet’s best-selling car is the obvious ...

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BYD plans to launch national sales companies across Europe to improve distribution. Credit: TY Lim/Shutterstock. Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is planning to introduce two additional plug-in hybrid models in Germany this year, reported Reuters ...

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

The post BYD Sealion 7 outsells Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X combined in record month appeared first on Drive. Record sales of BYD’s mid-size electric family SUV pushed it to the top of the EV charts in December 2025 – but its nearest US rival has stayed ahead in the annual rankings.