BYD
BYD Auto Co., Ltd.
🇨🇳 China
World's largest EV manufacturer by volume, founded 1995. Produces a broad range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles sold globally, from the budget Seagull to the premium Yangwang brand. Also supplies EV batteries to other manufacturers.
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BYD models and prices
Models on this page are sold in Europe, UK, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atto 2 | ¥74,800(~$11,100) | ChinaSep 2026 | SUV | EV · PHEV | On Sale |
| Atto 3 Evo | €44,990 | EuropeSep 2026 | SUV | EV | On Sale |
| Atto 8 | R1,059,900(~$66,200) | South AfricaOct 2026 | SUV | PHEV · EV | On Sale |
| Da Han | ¥249,900(~$37,100) | ChinaAug 2026 | Sedan | EV · PHEV | Coming Soon |
| Datang | ¥239,900(~$35,600) | ChinaOct 2026 | SUV | EV | On Sale |
| Dolphin G | €24,790 | EuropeOct 2026 | Hatchback | PHEV | On Sale |
| Qin Max | ¥99,900(~$14,800) | ChinaAug 2026 | Sedan | PHEV · EV | On Sale |
| Racco | ¥2,145,000(~$14,600) | JapanOct 2026 | Kei | EV | On Sale |
| Seagull | ¥69,900(~$10,400) | ChinaSep 2026 | Hatchback | EV | On Sale |
| Seal 06 | £33,990(~$46,600) | UKOct 2026 | Sedan | PHEV | On Sale |
| Seal 08 | ¥196,900(~$29,300) | ChinaOct 2026 | Sedan | PHEV · EV | On Sale |
| Sealion 08 | ¥229,900(~$34,200) | ChinaAug 2026 | SUV | PHEV · EV | On Sale |
| Song Ultra | ¥129,900(~$19,300) | ChinaOct 2026 | SUV | PHEV | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
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News about BYD
BYD Seagull gen 2 takes 2,000 yuan deposits
Reservations are open with a refundable 2,000 yuan deposit. Batteries are 30 and 39.2 kWh; no price yet.
10 Oct 2026
Australia: EVs outsold petrol for a second month in September
EVs led petrol by 269 cars in September. Year to date, petrol is on 28.2% and EVs on 18.9%.
9 Oct 2026
Chinese makers hold 73.3% of the global EV battery market
CATL and BYD alone hold 54.5%. Installations grew 19.7% to 844.2 GWh in eight months.
8 Oct 2026
Explainers
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EV charging time: how long it takes, and which cars charge fastest
Makers quote 10-80%, 10-70%, 30-80% or km added. The figures side by side, with independent tests beside them.
China's car brands: who owns what
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Hybrid, MHEV, PHEV, EREV, EV: what each powertrain actually does
A mild hybrid never moves on electricity, a full hybrid manages a kilometre or two, a plug-in 40 to 100 km.
How Norway made almost every new car electric
The electric version of a car usually costs less than the petrol one in Norway. The VAT exemption ends in 2028.
Joint-venture car brands in China
Mitsubishi sold its half of GAC Mitsubishi for one yuan in 2023, and that plant now builds Aion EVs.
Market Data
Stats
Chinese makers hold 73.3% of the global EV battery market
CATL and BYD alone hold 54.5%. Installations grew 19.7% to 844.2 GWh in eight months.
Stats
China's EV share hit a record because the rest of the market fell faster
NEV retail fell 2% while total retail fell 16.8%. Leapmotor passed 100,000 monthly units for the first time.
Stats
Dacia Sandero holds the lead as BYD Atto 2 breaks into Spain's top 10
The Atto 2 placed ninth. Seat is the only brand with two cars in the top 10, the Ibiza and the Arona.
Stats
BYD Atto 2 breaks into Italy's top three for the first time
96% of June's 3,780 Atto 2s were plug-in hybrids, making it Italy's best-selling PHEV and BYD a top-10 brand.
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Every one of China's 10 best-selling cars is now electrified
Geely's sub-¥60,000 Xingyuan outsold the Tesla Model Y. Seven of the ten are pure battery cars.
About
BYD (Build Your Dreams) was founded in Shenzhen in 1995 as a battery manufacturer before entering the automotive market in 2003. It became the world’s top-selling electric vehicle brand in 2023, overtaking Tesla in annual EV deliveries.
The brand’s lineup spans a wide price range: entry-level EVs like the Seagull, mid-range crossovers including the Atto 2, Dolphin, and Sealion 7, and performance models under the Yangwang sub-brand. BYD’s proprietary Blade battery technology, introduced in 2020, uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in a blade-shaped configuration that improves both safety and energy density.
To circumvent European Union import tariffs introduced in October 2024, BYD is establishing local manufacturing in Hungary (Szeged plant, trial production from early 2026) and Turkey, while pursuing additional factory acquisitions across Europe. The company has set a target of delivering 1.5 million vehicles outside China in 2026.
Global website byd.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns BYD?
BYD is a publicly traded company.
What country are BYD cars from?
BYD is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Shenzhen.
Where are BYD cars sold?
The BYD models covered on this page are sold in Europe, UK, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
When was BYD founded?
BYD was founded in 1995.
What kind of cars does BYD make?
BYD makes a broad range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.