BYD's Megawatt charging, which can recharge an electric vehicle in about five minutes while reaching speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, is coming to Europe soon.

- A model poses near the BYD Song L EV car during Auto China 2024 held in Beijing, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File) BEIJING, China — Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has virtually confirmed its first global top ranking in pure electric vehicle sales, surpassing U.S. Tesla. This marks the first time BYD has overtaken Tesla in pure EV sales.

BYD unveiled an updated version of the Han in China, improving its underpinnings and adding more technology, while slightly reducing its starting price. The electrified sedan has been around since 2020, with a facelift following in 2022, making this the ...

It was once very hard to cover anything related to Chinese cars. Apart from being fluent in Mandarin, you also had to have an interest in the automotive industry there that people often failed to understand. Now that it is clearly relevant, we have several ...

BYD's aggressive global expansion, flexible pricing and innovative technology position it as a strong contender for BEV market dominance, surpassing Tesla in global sales. BYD's new "Super e-platforms" promise rapid charging capabilities, potentially ...

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The current understanding (or debate, depending on who you ask) that refueling a car with gas is quicker than charging an EV might be coming to a close. China's BYD Auto has revealed a new 1000 volt, 1000 ampere EV architecture called "Super E-Platform ...

China’s largest EV maker has ambitious plans to become a true player in Europe. After expanding its partnership with auto tech giant Forvia, BYD expects to rapidly gain market share in the region. BYD is expanding its partnership with Forvia, the world ...

BYD launches the Atto 3 in South Korea. Chinese automaker BYD Auto officially entered the South Korean market this week, with the launch of its keenly-priced Atto 3 battery-powered compact SUV. The company’s local sales subsidiary, BYD Korea, held a ...