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2021
BYD unveils EA1, X DREAM and Tang DM-i
At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, BYD unveiled the EA1 model and X DREAM concept and showed the 2021 Tang DM-i plug-in hybrid equipped with Blade Batteries.
2021
BYD announces e-platform 3.0
BYD announced its e-platform 3.0 at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, describing it as a platform for next-generation electric vehicles.
2021
BYD launches open-source EV product platform
BYD launched a new product platform that will be open to other automakers, according to its chairman Wang Chuanfu.
2021
BYD puts second-generation Song Pro on sale
BYD's second-generation Song Pro went on sale with an official guide price of 92,800 to 127,800 yuan.
2021
BYD unveils four electric vehicle models
At a 2021 all-electric vehicle launch event in Chongqing, BYD unveiled the 2021 Tang EV, Qin PLUS EV, Song PLUS EV and 2021 e2; all four models were equipped with BYD Blade Batteries. The Qin PLUS EV appeared for the first time.
2021
BYD launched the Song PLUS DM-i SUV
BYD launched the Song PLUS DM-i SUV, offering two versions across four models at a stated national price of 146,800 to 169,800 yuan after subsidies.
2021
BYD D1 launches in China
BYD announced the launch of the D1, a ride-hailing vehicle developed with Didi. The subsidized price is RMB 151,800, and sales are currently open only to drivers registered with Didi for ride-hailing operations.
2021
Nexport and BYD sign Asia-Pacific distribution agreement
Nexport and BYD signed an exclusive agreement to supply BYD passenger and commercial electric vehicles into right-hand-drive markets in Australia and Asia Pacific.
2021
Horizon completes $350 million C3 funding round
Horizon announced that it had completed a $350 million C3 funding round, bringing its total C-round financing to $900 million.
2021
BYD launches electric P2+ nucleic acid testing vehicle
BYD, together with MGI Tech, launched a pure-electric P2+ nucleic acid testing vehicle integrating MGI Tech's automated equipment and systems. The vehicle is designed to operate independently for more than 10 hours and can test an average of 20,000 samples per day under pooled testing.
2021
BYD plans to launch an independent premium brand
BYD plans to launch an independent premium new-energy vehicle brand in 2022, with products developed on a new platform and a separate dealer network.
2021
BYD and ADL announce UK electric-bus chassis production
BYD and Alexander Dennis Limited announced plans to design and assemble chassis for their single- and double-decker electric buses for the British market. Assembly was due to start in the second half of 2021 at ADL facilities in the UK, with support from BYD.
2021
BYD launches DM-i hybrid vehicles and opens presales
The source headline reports that BYD's DM-i super-hybrid vehicles were launched and entered mass production, and that three models opened for presale.
2021
BYD Auto releases a new brand logo for China's passenger-car market
BYD Auto released a new brand logo for the domestic passenger-car market. The updated design removes the oval border; the article says the new logo will be used only in that market.
2020
BYD Semiconductor formally plans a spin-off listing
BYD announced that its board approved formally planning a spin-off listing of BYD Semiconductor. The report says the company had previously indicated that it would list independently at an appropriate time.
2020
BYD and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters agreed on F Village transport partnership
BYD and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters announced a strategic partnership for transport at Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, which is planned to open in 2023. BYD plans to provide electric buses and forklifts for the site.
2020
BYD launches APA upgrade service for Han EV owners in Shenzhen
BYD launched an APA automated parking assistance system upgrade service for Han EV owners in Shenzhen. The article says nationwide service was expected to start on December 20.
2020
Didi and BYD launch D1 ride-hailing vehicle
Didi released the D1, a custom ride-hailing vehicle developed in cooperation with BYD, with features including an intelligent cockpit and an assisted autonomous-driving system.
2020
DiDi unveils D1 custom-built ride-hailing EV
DiDi unveiled the D1, its first electric vehicle custom-built for ride-hailing service. It was developed jointly with BYD and was set to enter a pilot program in Changsha in December.
2020
BYD Electronics launches a Longsoon 3A4000 laptop
BYD Electronics launched a consumer laptop featuring a Longsoon 3A4000 processor, a 13.3-inch screen and a BYD 65Wh battery.