Global passenger EV sales in Q1 2023 rose 32 per cent YoY. Battery EVs (BEVs) accounted for 73 per cent of all EV sales during the quarter, while plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) made up the rest, according to Counterpoint Research. EV sales are expected to reach over 14.5 million units by the end of 2023. […]
China auto giant BYD denies claims its cars failed emissions test – EQ Mag
China’s automotive industry has been rocked by a public complaint lodged by Great Wall Motor against BYD, and the latter has given a swift response. Chinese auto maker Great Wall Motor (GWM) on Thursday posted an announcement of its complaint against BYD, alleging that the electric vehicle manufacturer used low-pressure fuel tanks in its Qin […]
BYD Obtains Status of Qualified Lithium Producer in Chile – EQ Mag
Since 2022, BYD has been reportedly investing in lithium mines outside China. In an interview with the Chilean news media last year, Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice president, said that her company plans to secure partnerships with lithium suppliers around the world. She added that BYD was negotiating for a mining project in Chile and […]
Chinese electric vehicle brands expand to global markets – EQ Mag
YOKOHAMA, Japan : Osamu Furukawa has driven lots of Japanese cars for his business converting classic gasoline-powered models to electric. But his favorite ride is an import: A battery-powered SUV from China’s BYD Auto. BYD Auto is part of a wave of Chinese electric car exporters that are starting to compete with Western and Japanese […]
BYD delivers 700 units of Atto3 electric SUV across India in two months – EQ Mag
BYD India has delivered over 700 units of the Atto 3 electric SUV within two months. The BYD Atto 3 is priced at Rs 33.99 lakh, ex-showroom, and is claimed to offer a range of 521 km per charge. Warren Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker, BYD (Build Your Dreams), recently launched the much-anticipated Atto 3 electric […]
BYD set to be China’s top-selling car brand for Nov, Tesla gains – EQ Mag
SHANGHAI : BYD was the top-selling car brand in China in the first four weeks of November, brokerage data showed, outperforming the Volkswagen brand in a reversal that highlights the pressure on legacy brands in the world’s largest auto market. Tesla’s retail sales in China also nearly doubled in November, from a year earlier, after […]
BYD May Begin Sodium-Ion Battery Production In 2023 – EQ Mag
Reports from China suggest BYD may be the first manufacturer to bring electric cars with sodium-ion batteries to market. Rumors are flying about in China that claim BYD plans to be producing sodium-ion battery cells in the second quarter of 2023 and use them to power some of its own electric vehicles. The company claims […]
BYD Sold 217,816Vehicles in October, up 142.2% YoY – EQ Mag Pro
Chennai, India : BYD officially released its latest production and sales report. The data shows that BYD sold 217,816 Vehicles in October globally, including 217,518 passenger vehicles, up 144.7% over the same period last year. As of October 2022, BYD’s cumulative global sales of new energy vehicles have exceeded 2.9 million units. As the world’s […]
BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV reaches dealership – EQ Mag Pro
After E6, Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD recently launched their new electric vehicle Atto 3 in India. The official prices for the same will be announced in November. The BYD Atto 3 is a mid-size SUV and it has already started reaching dealerships. The BYD Atto 3 EV when launched, will compete with cars like […]
Toyota to produce electric car powered by BYD batteries in China
It is the second model in the new Beyond Zero (bZ) series of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from Toyota, which has been criticised by activists and green investors for not embracing BEVs quickly enough. Toyota Motor Corp announced on Monday the launch of a small electric sedan, which will be powered by BYD Co batteries […]