
BYD Sells 762,478 Electric Cars in Third Quarter to Extend Lead over Tesla
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles globally during the period, beating market estimates of 463,761 units despite a 2.13 per cent year-on-year decline.
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Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles globally during the period, beating market estimates of 463,761 units despite a 2.13 per cent year-on-year decline.

The production milestone lands as cheaper models drive nearly 90 per cent of Dynasty sales, raising the stakes for BYD’s newest premium flagship sedan.

The Chinese automaker is building an assembly plant in Hungary to bypass import tariffs and challenge German rivals on their home turf.

BYD targets 2 million overseas sales in 2026 following growth in Brazil and Europe, while Leapmotor surpasses Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors in global deliveries.

Organizers have scheduled a specialized mobility show for March 2027, breaking a 36-year biennial cycle to run alongside the Shanghai exhibition.

The carmaker released official images under its Fang Cheng Bao brand on September 24 following the plug-in hybrid model’s international debut in May 2024.

The Chinese battery manufacturer aims to build 10,000 megawatt charging stations across the country by the end of 2027.

Islamabad police put 50 BYD Atto 2 electric cars into active service, projecting monthly fuel savings of 34 million Pakistani rupees across the municipal fleet.

Signing bonuses reach 6,000 yuan as the automaker restores manufacturing capacity at its 1.5 million vehicle hub following battery upgrades.

Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu head to Washington discussions under Defense Department designations that curb federal procurement and restrict commercial lobbying.

The Japanese automaker will start local production in April 2027 to capture Chinese buyers who want battery power without highway charging delays.

The State Administration for Market Regulation confirmed the action covers Tang SUVs and Qin sedans produced between 2014 and 2022.

The flagship electric shooting brake introduces ultra-fast flash charging and a 122.5 kilowatt-hour Blade Battery to Southeast Asia before Thailand adjusts EV excise taxes.

Monthly retail sales of the battery sedan fell from a peak of 10,148 units in August 2025 to 928 units in August 2026, prompting quick configuration adjustments.

The Chinese automaker expects to select its second assembly site in Spain or France by the end of this year.

The flagship tractor unit supports charging power of over 1.5 MW and offers a claimed range of nearly 600 kilometres.
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