2026 BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD Review: Baffling and borderline alarming? BYD’s first seven-seat SUV leaves Stephen Corby perplexed
It could be just me, but do you sometimes look at world leaders – past and present – and think, in retrospect, was it really a good idea to give them so much power? I mean, I used to think George W Bush was a bit dim to be running the world, but obviously today […]
BYD Named Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City
In one of the most high-profile automotive partnerships in UK football, BYD has been named the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City, signalling a major brand-building move for the fast-growing EV giant. The multi-year agreement connects the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer with one of the Premier League’s most successful clubs — combining […]
Do you fancy the Baby Shark ute? Well let BYD know, because they’re not sure if they’ll bring it to Australia
BYD’s smaller dual-cab ute, widely dubbed the ‘Baby Shark’ or Shark 5, is being watched closely by the brand’s Australian arm, but is not currently part of its local product plans. The light-duty plug-in hybrid ute has been spotted testing in both China and South America and is expected to go on sale in Brazil […]
BYD’s upcoming flagship 7-seater EV with 1,000 kW DC charging sighted
Over the past fortnight, a new large BYD electric SUV was spotted testing in China, revealing key details of the company’s potential flagship model in its Dynasty series, including with potential of charging speeds of 1,000 kW. The car has now been sighted in regulatory approval documents run by the Ministry of Industry and Information […]
BYD’s new flagship electric SUV spotted testing 1,000 kW charging speeds
A new BYD electric SUV has been spotted testing in China, this time without any camouflage wrapping all over the body, revealing key details of the company’s potential flagship model under its Dynesty series of cars. Pictures from Dengwei1979 on Weibo and shared by CNC emerged showcase a two-tone electric SUV being tested at a […]
Colombia EV Sales Report: Market Share Reaches 12.9% in December, Prior to Tesla’s Upcoming Tsunami
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Colombia’s EV market has been setting record after record lately, reaching 10% market share in November and rising to 12.9% (10.7% BEV) in December! Last month, EV sales reached an all-time high of 3,905 units, 80% more than a year prior, and 60% above the […]
BYD produces its 15 millionth NEV, ploughs ahead with global expansion
BYD, one of the fastest-growing car companies in the world and with a focus on electrified vehicles, has announced the production of its 15 millionth “new energy vehicle” (NEV), which includes full battery electric and plug-in hybrid models. The latest milestone comes just 13 months after the company produced its 10 millionth car. On the […]
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe in November. Electric car sales might not be too rosy in the United States right […]
You Can’t Buy This, America: BYD T4 EV Truck for Hauling
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In the US, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck for 48 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle overall for the past 43 years. Americans love their trucks. Much of that love has little to do with actually carrying cargo in the bed. However, […]
Australia backs Tesla: While BYD is dominating sales in Europe the Model Y still leads the way here
BYD delivered Tesla another devastating blow in Europe last month, recording 17,470 sales in October,. By contrast, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y sales dropped to just 6964 units, a significant fall of 48.5 per cent. BYD’s emerging sales pace is the latest instalmnet in a multi-continent battle for sales supremacy between the two electric […]