Explainer: How The First 3 Chinese EV Makers Are Complying To Canadian Automobile Compliance Policies
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. This article is a reply to a question my nephew, who works as an executive in one of Canada’s largest car dealerships. His question came after reading my first article on this series about Chinese EVs coming into Canada and right after vehicle release and […]
BYD Shark 6 expansion revealed: Cab chassis and new Performance flagship boost top-selling PHEV ute
BYD has expanded its Shark 6 ute line-up in Australia with new variants including an entry-level cab-chassis and a more powerful flagship priced from $62,900. The two new models bookend the existing Shark 6 dual cab that has proved a big seller since its late 2024 launch. The move broadens the appeal of the Shark […]
BYD Expanding Across Canada With 20 Locations
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD recently announced that it would be launching 20 dealerships across Canada this year. According to Globe and Mail, three locations are already under discussion in Toronto, Ontario. In addition, dealerships in Montreal (Quebec), Vancouver (British Columbia), and Calgary (Alberta) are also in the plan. […]
The rebirth of the passenger wagon? High hopes for low-riding BYD Seal 6 Touring in Australia
BYD is preparing to expand its plug-in hybrid line-up in Australia with the “imminent” arrival of the Seal 6, a new mid-size sedan and wagon – or Touring as it is known in China – that the company hopes will trigger a spike in interest for passenger wagons in the local market. Expected to be […]
BYD Denza opens pre-sales for second-gen D9 MPV with faster charging
The second-generation Denza D9 is equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. The pre-sales starting price of the updated MPV has been set at 389,800 yuan ($56,400). (Image credit: Denza) BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for its second-generation D9 […]
BYD, Kia, & Volkswagen Show EV Revolution Is Still Going Strong
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The EV news today begins with the announcement by Volvo that its delightful EX30 is being withdrawn from the US market, due largely to official hostility to electric cars by the current administration. As disconcerting as that might be, it is just another example of […]
BYD wants to race in F1! Could the Chinese giant topple Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes and dominate the pinnacle of world motorsport?
Just days after the Australian Grand Prix news has broken the world’s largest electric vehicle producer BYD has reportedly entered talks with the owners of Formula 1 over a potential future bid to become an engine supplier and team owner. According to Bloomberg, the motivation behind the move would be to increase global brand awareness […]
BYD’s Denza Z9 GT unveiled with over 1,000 km claimed range
BYD’s premium brand Denza has unveiled the Z9 GT, claiming more than 1,000 km of range on China’s CLTC test cycle – a new benchmark for production electric cars. In a post on Weibo, the company shared an image with the caption: “Denza Z9 GT: The All-New Denza Z9 GT – The world’s longest-range pure […]
BYD’s Second Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient
BYD has revealed its second-generation Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. They’re 5% more energy dense and significantly more efficient than the first-generation packs. They’re ready to go into roughly ten production models. BYD made a big splash today by revealing its second-generation Blade battery with ultra-fast charging speeds. To support them, it’s also rolling […]
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 […]