Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom.
March 23, 2026BYD News Updates
BYD Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Tariffs in US Court
A Supreme Court decision on the legality of the levies is pending. Chinese company BYD's American units said they brought their suit as they’re not assured of a refund.
February 10, 2026BYD’s $60B Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs
BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares are down this week after disappointing sales data, extending a selloff that has shaved off more than $60 billion in market value since May.
February 6, 2026Automakers Face an ‘EV Winter’ in 2026 as Sales Growth Slows
Growth in global sales of EVs is expected to slow as China winds down some subsidies, Europe wavers on its phase-out of combustion engines, and U.S. producers make a U-turn from the segment.
January 6, 2026Tesla Loses EV Crown to BYD After Second Annual Sales Drop
BYD increased battery-electric vehicle sales both for the quarter and the full year, delivering almost 2.26 million EVs in 2025 to Tesla’s 1.64 million.
January 5, 2026BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump’s Trade War
Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
July 2, 202560 Seconds: BYD Unveils Battery System That Charges EV in Five Minutes
BYD Co. unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel. Â
March 26, 2025How BYD’s Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals
BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.
March 18, 2025BYD Unveils Battery System That Charges EV in 5 Minutes
BYD unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel.
March 17, 2025BYD Reportedly Hires Another Stellantis Executive
China’s BYD Co. reportedly is hiring the former U.K. chief of Stellantis NV as the EV maker builds a team of European executives to lead its expansion in the region.
October 29, 2024