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LOS ANGELES, CALIF.– (1/13/2022) — BYD Co., Ltd. announced its partnership with leading autonomous vehicle company Nuro to begin producing the company’s third-generation electric autonomous delivery vehicle. The partnership is expected to scale Nuro’s more affordable, eco-friendly, and convenient services to millions of people across the country.

Nuro’s third-generation electric autonomous delivery vehicle

“BYD will leverage the manufacturing capacity of our Lancaster, California plant by finishing assembly of globally sourced hardware components to support Nuro and bring more jobs to the community,” said Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD Co. Ltd. and President of BYD North America, “Together we will build this autonomous delivery vehicle, with the mutual goal of creating a safer environment on streets across the United States.”

Today’s announcement follows Nuro’s $600 million Series D funding round which closed in Q4 2021 and was led by Tiger Global Management with participation from other investors.

Combining both partners’ advanced technology, Nuro’s third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle will feature greater payload and new safety technologies. With twice the cargo volume of Nuro’s current R2 model, the automotive production grade vehicle will also feature modular inserts to customize storage and new temperature-controlled compartments to keep goods warm or cool. Safety enhancements include an external airbag to further improve safety for pedestrians outside the vehicle, as well as a multi-modal sensing suite, including cameras, radars, lidar, and thermal cameras, creating a redundant 360-degree view.

Nuro’s third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle features greater payload

Nuro was founded in 2016 by Jiajun Zhu and Dave Ferguson, former principal engineers of Google’s self-driving car team. Specializing in developing zero-occupant vehicles designed specifically for transporting goods and not passengers, Nuro has launched two generations of autonomous vehicles, introduced delivery service with industry leaders including Domino’s, Kroger, and 7-Eleven, and announced a multi-year partnership with FedEx.

“BYD is one of the largest OEM networks of electric vehicles in the world, and we are thrilled to partner with them to help us move one step closer to scaled commercial operations,” said Jiajun Zhu, Nuro co-founder and CEO. “We look forward to transforming the hardware components of BYD’s globally sourced electric vehicle platform into innovative autonomous vehicles capable of operating on public roads at our new facility here in America. Through our partnership with BYD, we plan to produce autonomous vehicles at scale that can improve road safety, air quality, and overall access to goods.”

The third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle carries goods

As a leader in the NEV industry, BYD has innovated rich technologies in the field of electrification. In this project, BYD is jointly working with Nuro on vehicle development, and is responsible for vehicle manufacturing and initial vehicle testing, and provides hardware like the Blade Battery, electric motors, electronic controls, and displays for human-machine interaction. Nuro integrates technologies such as autonomous driving, control modules and sensors. BYD will finish assembly of the hardware platform at its Lancaster plant in the United States using globally sourced components. Nuro will then complete the vehicle manufacturing process by installing and testing the autonomy systems that will make the platform capable of operation at the company’s new facilities in southern Nevada.

ABOUT BYD

The Official Sponsor of Mother Nature™, BYD, the world’s leading electric vehicle company, is dedicated to creating a “total solution.”  Globally, BYD has committed to corporate social responsibility, deeply monitoring our supply chain in terms of human rights, environmental safety, hazardous substance control and intellectual property rights. We only select suppliers who share our commitment to just labor practices, human rights standards and the environment. For more information, please visit https://en.byd.com/ or follow BYD on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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Asia-Pacific: Mia Gu, mia.gu@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666

Europe: Penny Peng, penny.peng@byd.com tel: +31-102070888

North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503

Latin America: Sofίa Mardones, sofia.mardones@byd.com tel: +56 9 9821 6851

Brazil: Adalberto Maluf, adalberto.maluf@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554

 

SHENZHEN, CHINA (1/4/2021) – BYD Auto reported it sold 97,990 passenger vehicles in December, up 77.9% year-on-year (YoY). BYD’s passenger vehicles sales reached 730,093k for 2021, up 75.4% YoY. BYD’s annual passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) sales grew by 231.6% YoY to 593,745, setting a new sales record in China. NEV sales rose sharply by 236.4% YoY and reached 92,823 units in December.

In December, BYD EV and hybrid models sold 48,317 and 44,506 units with YoY growth of 148.0% and 448.6%, respectively. BYD sales volume has achieved record high, thanks to the core technologies including the blade battery, DM-i (BYD’s super hybrid system), as well as the e-platform 3.0. The annual EV and DM model sales reached 320,810 and 272,935 with YoY growth of 144.9% and 467.6%, respectively.

BYD sold 13,701 units of Han model, a leading position among mid-to-large size sedans from Chinese local brands in December. In particular, 10,301 units of the Han EV were sold. The Tang SUV series sold 9,000 units last December, with almost 100% YoY growth, which showed its outstanding product power with a total of 54,204-unit sales in 2021.

BYD Han EV

The Yuan series sold 8,577 units last December and over 41,000 units in 2021, making it a leader in the small all-electric SUV segment. The Yuan Plus started its pre-sales in China on 2022 New Year’s Day. As the very first SUV built on the e-platform 3.0, the Yuan Plus will be launched to the Singapore market in 2022.

In December, the sales of EA1 surpassed 10,000 units easily, reaching 10,016 units in only one month. The EA1 has met the market demands precisely and become the most popular vehicle in the segment.

In 2021, BYD has accomplished monthly sales growth for 10 consecutive months. In response to China’s strategic goals of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality, as well as to make contributions to the “Cool the Earth by 1℃” initiative. BYD, as the Chinese NEV industry leader, will leverage its unique advantages to offer more NEVs and other green solutions in 2022.

ABOUT BYD

The Official Sponsor of Mother Nature™, BYD, the world’s leading electric vehicle company, is dedicated to creating a “total solution.”  Globally, BYD has committed to corporate social responsibility, deeply monitoring our supply chain in terms of human rights, environmental safety, hazardous substance control and intellectual property rights. We only select suppliers who share our commitment to just labor practices, human rights standards and the environment.

 For more information, please visit https://en.byd.com/ or follow BYD on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Contact:

Asia-Pacific: Mia Gu, mia.gu@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666

Europe: Penny Peng, penny.peng@byd.com tel: +31-102070888

North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503

Latin America: Sofίa Mardones, sofia.mardones@byd.com tel: +56 9 9821 6851

Brazil: Adalberto Maluf, adalberto.maluf@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554

 

 

SHENZHEN, CHINA (12/3/2021) – The latest sales data shows BYD sold 97,242 passenger vehicles in November, increasing 84.1% year-over-year (YoY). In particular, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales reached 90,121 units, soaring 252.7% YoY, breaking a new record for the monthly sales of new energy passenger vehicles in China. BYD has secured sales growth for nine consecutive months since this March. By the end of November, the cumulative annual sales of BYD passenger vehicles topped 500,922 units, which greatly underscored its leadership in the NEV world.

Bolstered by  the DM-i technology, BYD sold 43,984 units DM models in the month, up 499.8% YoY as a great player in China’s plug-in hybrid vehicles market; also, thanks to advanced technologies like the e-platform 3.0 and the Blade Battery, BYD EV models created a stable sales growth, achieving 46,137 units sales volume with a YoY increase of 153.2 %.

The BYD Tang DM (left) and the BYD Han EV (right)

As the flagship NEV sedan of the Dynasty series, BYD Han once again set an all-time high record of 12,841 units, in which Han EV alone sold 10,021 units. With cumulative sales exceeding 140,000 units, BYD Han has become the new paradigm in the market.

The sales of the 2021 Tang series doubled YoY to over 8125 units. BYD Tang DM-i, with its advantages of “fast, economic, quiet, smooth, eco-friendly” and its low fuel consumption (5.3L/100km), has been an important player in the SUV segment.

The BYD EA1 (code name)

As the first production model built on the e-platform 3.0, the EA1 sold 8809 units in the month. With its great exterior, large space, and low energy consumption, the EA1 has achieved noteworthy performance since it was recently launched, becoming the dark horse in the market.

At the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), BYD’s electric buses were designated as the official shuttle buses for global leaders and the public and served as the exhibition vehicles in the main venue. During the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE), BYD was the first company in China to be awarded the Certificate of Declaration of Commitment to Carbon Neutrality by SGS. Within the context of efforts to peak carbon dioxide emissions and to achieve carbon neutrality, BYD is leveraging its advantages in the field of NEVs to continually introduce green solutions to accelerate the transition toward green and low-carbon development. BYD believes that together, we can “Cool the Earth by 1℃”.

About BYD

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. BYD now has four industries including Auto, Electronics, New Energy, and Rail Transit. Since its foundation in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 50 countries and regions. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy Solution, comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, and cutting-edge electrified transportation, has made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation sectors. BYD is a Warren Buffet-backed company and is listed both on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the company can be found at http://www.byd.com.

Contact:

Asia-Pacific: Mia Gu, mia.gu@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666

Europe: Penny Peng, penny.peng@byd.com tel: +31-102070888

North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503

Latin America: Sofίa Mardones, sofia.mardones@byd.com tel: +56 9 9821 6851

Brazil: Adalberto Maluf, adalberto.maluf@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554

 

 

Shenzhen, China – BYD sold 88,898 passenger vehicles in October, increasing 90.9% year on year (YoY) and 12.5% month on month (MoM), according to the official data. In particular, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales reached 80,003 units, soaring 262.9% YoY. By the end of October, the cumulative annual sales of BYD passenger vehicles topped 200,000 units.

The continued contribution of the DM-i technology fueled further success for the DM model, which saw 38,771 units sold in October, up 444.1% YoY，positioning BYD as a dominant player in China’s plug-in hybrid vehicles market. Globally, the DM-i model also holds an important position. The Qin Plus DM-i and Song Plus DM-i took the 4th and 8th places, among PHEV market worldwide in August with sales of 13,043 and 8,731 units respectively, according to data from EV SALES/EV VOLUME.

BYD battery-electric vehicles (BEV) witnessed steady growth in sales with 41,232 units sold in October, holding its leadership in a fast-growing local BEV market.

 

 

 

BYD Han, the flagship NEV sedan of the Dynasty series, sold 11,087 units in October. According to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), BYD Han ranked second among the sales rankings of mid-to-large size sedans, with sales of 10,248 units in September. So far, BYD Han’s cumulative sales have exceeded 130,000 units, with increases for seven consecutive months.

BYD e-platform 3.0 solves battery-related safety problems of the NEV and increases its range at low temperatures. It will alter people’s stereotype of BEVs. EA1, the very first model built upon this platform also enjoyed popularity in the market with 6,018 units sold in October, becoming the biggest contributor to the market for NEVs priced at around RMB 100,000.

The BYD EA1 (Code Name)

On October 28th, BYD released its financial report for the Q3 2021. According to the report, BYD achieved operating revenue of 54.306 billion RMB in Q3 2021, a YoY increase of 21.98%. Most notably, the company invested over 5.23 billion RMB in R&D during the first three quarters.

The first ten months of the year saw drops in different levels of sales in the auto market, owing to chip shortages across the auto industry. Nevertheless, BYD has continuously attained higher sales records, thanks to its core technologies such as the Blade Battery, the DM-i technology, and e-platform 3.0, becoming the biggest dark horse in the Chinese and even global NEV markets.

About BYD

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. BYD now has four industries including Auto, Electronics, New Energy, and Rail Transit. Since its foundation in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 50 countries and regions. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy Solution, comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, and cutting-edge electrified transportation, has made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation sectors. BYD is a Warren Buffet-backed company and is listed both on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the company can be found at http://www.byd.com.

Contact:

Asia-Pacific: Mia Gu, mia.gu@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666

Europe: Penny Peng, penny.peng@byd.com tel: +31-102070888

North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503

Latin America: Mariana Osorio, mariana.osorio@byd.com tel: +56 9 8588 0333

Brazil: Adalberto Maluf, adalberto.maluf@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554

Shenzhen, China – BYD sold 51,015 vehicles in June, with 49,765 units of passenger vehicles and 1,250 units of commercial vehicles respectively.

BYD sold 49,765 passenger vehicles, including the combustion vehicle and the new energy vehicle, in June, increasing 52.5% year over year, while growing 10.2% compared to May. In particular, the new energy vehicle sales reached 40,116 units, soaring 207.1% year over year, and increasing 26.6% over the month.

 

In the first half of 2021, BYD sold 242,321 passenger vehicles in total. Specifically, the cumulative sales of new energy passenger vehicle (NEV) reached 150,211 units. For the second half of 2021, BYD will continue increasing its production capacity to meet market demand and use innovative technologies such as the DM-i hybrid system and the blade battery to create more sales in the future.

About BYD

BYD Company Ltd. is one of China’s largest privately-owned enterprises. Since its inception in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 50 countries and regions. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy Ecosystem – comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, and cutting-edge electrified transportation – has made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation sectors. BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the company can be found at http://www.byd.com.

 

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Asia-Pacific: Mia Gu, mia.gu@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666

 

BYD Committed to Delivering 1500 Units Before 2022

Rotterdam, Netherlands – BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, and one of the first to produce one million electric passenger cars globally, is today shipping the first 100 European-specification BYD Tang SUVs for customers in Norway.

The consignment marks the company’s entry into the competitive European passenger car market, with a product which combines BYD’s very latest battery and NEV technology with European design and specification appeal. The BYD brand is already firmly established in Scandinavia, and across Europe, as the market-leading manufacturer of electric buses for the public transport sector.

BYD’s first consignment of passenger cars for Norway also signals the ‘start of the European dream’ for BYD at a strategically important time when sales of NEVs begin to surge in key markets right across Europe. BYD is also confident that its unique selling-point – the commitment to designing and manufacturing only pure-electric, zero-emissions cars – demonstrates an important distinction from conventional European car makers, underlining the company’s unwavering focus on environmental sustainability for customers. BYD has built a world-renowned reputation as a pioneer in the development of batteries and battery technology, with a 26-year history of delivering safe, reliable products.

The first shipment of 100 pure-electric BYD Tang all-wheel-drive SUVs sets sail today, Monday 7th June, from the Port of Shanghai, scheduled to arrive at dealerships in Norway towards the end of summer. BYD has partnered the foremost Scandinavian car distributor, RSA, to deliver sales, service back-up and parts distribution, drawing on its world-class expertise and proven track record in supporting many leading automotive brands in Norway via its extensive dealer network.

In a further demonstration of BYD’s commitment to Norway, and to wider European markets, BYD has confirmed it will supply a total of 1500 Tang SUVs to the BYD / RSA supply chain in Norway before the end of 2021.

The BYD Tang bristles with the very latest in automotive technology, in terms of performance, safety, and, of course, driver and passenger comfort. The vehicle design represents a combination of ‘Eastern wisdom and Western aesthetics’ blended seamlessly under the expert and world-renowned direction of BYD’s Global Design Director, Wolfgang Egger.

The BYD Tang offers a completely new SUV for car buyers in Norway; a car with a distinctly European design aesthetic alongside a raft of new technologies to appeal to discerning, tech-savvy customers. The rugged Norwegian landscape provides the ideal backdrop for the seven-seat, all-wheel-drive Tang SUV, offering ample space for a large family to explore the great outdoors in supreme comfort.

Chief among its new technological features is the new, game-changing and space-saving Blade Battery, boasting performance figures of 0-100 km/h in just 4.6-seconds from its 86.4 kWh battery capacity, and a class-leading single-charge range of over 500km (NEDC). While charging to between 30% and 80% of capacity is attained in a remarkably brief 30-minutes, it is the Blade Battery’s ultra-safe credentials which are truly impressive, with stringent nail penetration and furnace test results yielding dramatic improvements over conventional lithium-ion phosphate technology.

“Today is truly the start of the European dream for BYD and our passenger car ambitions.” said BYD Europe Managing Director, Isbrand Ho, “With the new BYD Tang, we have a fantastic new SUV for the Norwegian market and one we are confident will provide a springboard into markets across Europe. The BYD Tang”, he said, “is an SUV which combines Chinese heritage with the flair of European design – a creative expression of Wolfgang Egger’s design team, and a car which is more than a match for the current market players. The BYD Tang is an exceptionally well-equipped car for today’s family-orientated and climate-aware motorist.”

About BYD

BYD Company Ltd. is one of China’s largest privately-owned enterprises. Since its inception in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 50 countries and regions. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy Ecosystem – comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, and cutting-edge electrified transportation – has made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation sectors. BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the company can be found at http://www.byd.com.

Media Contacts:

Asia-Pacific: Mia Gu, mia.gu@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666

Europe: Penny Peng, penny.peng@byd.com tel: +31-102070888
North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503