Already 13 million electrified cars produced by BYD!

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On July 21, 2025, BYD announced it had produced its 13 millionth electrified vehicle, solidifying its dominant position in the global market.

The Chinese manufacturer BYD thus becomes the first in the world to reach this volume in the field of so-called “New Energy Vehicles” (NEV), which includes both 100% electric models (BEV), hybrids (HEV), and plug-in hybrids (PHEV).

The vehicle marking this symbolic milestone is a Yangwang U7 sedan, from the group’s premium brand. It illustrates the technological advances made by BYD in key areas such as electronic chassis management, powertrain platform, and four-wheel steering architecture.

This impressive figure illustrates the rapid progression of BYD. It took the manufacturer thirteen years to reach its first million NEVs… but only eight months to go from 10 to 13 million. This accelerated pace reflects an industrial and commercial transformation pursued vigorously, accompanied by a growing consumer acceptance of electrification.

The first half of 2025 serves as a perfect illustration. In six months, BYD sold over 2.1 million electrified vehicles worldwide. Among them, nearly 470,000 were sold outside of China, representing a year-on-year growth of 128.5%. BYD’s internationalization, which had long focused on its domestic market, is therefore accelerating rapidly.

A True BYD Philosophy

Since its founding in 1995, BYD has developed an industrial approach based on extensive vertical integration. Unlike many manufacturers, the group designs and manufactures in-house most of the components of its electrified vehicles: batteries, motors, power electronics, semiconductors, and control software. Only elements considered non-strategic, such as glass, leather, or certain accessories, are sourced globally based on production sites. This strategy allows BYD to secure its supplies and, of course, control its costs by standardizing certain technologies on a large scale.

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Another feature, BYD has chosen a mixed range combining battery electric vehicles and hybrids with its in-house DM (Dual Mode) technology. This choice allows it to meet various usage constraints, both in China and internationally, while supporting the energy transition at a pace suited to different markets.

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