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BYD information has been flying in. Listed below are a couple of extra tales.
BYD Seal Wins Prestigious Japan Automotive of the Yr Award
BYD is on a roll, however even with that stated, I used to be a bit shocked to see it profitable a Japan Automotive of the Yr award! A Chinese language automotive profitable this award??! Who would’ve thought it.
The BYD Seal simply gained a “Top Ten Best Models” award, which has been a staple of Japanese auto tradition for many years, starting in 1980. The Seal is the primary Chinese language automotive, of any variety, to win this award.
The BYD SEAL takes a world step as the primary Chinese language automotive to win 2024-2025 Japan Automotive of the Yr TOP 10.
This prestigious recognition displays BYD’s rising affect in Japan’s aggressive market by way of its revolutionary design and clever options.
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— BYD International (@BYDGlobal) December 12, 2024
“The selection is conducted by a team of veteran automotive critics and professional judges, who choose the most representative models from the new cars released that year,” BitAuto writes. “This year, a total of 31 models were shortlisted. The BYD Seal stood out in the first round of selection with its innovative design and outstanding performance, ultimately winning the “Top Ten Best Models” award.
BYD’s Largest Manufacturing unit Builds 1 Million Vehicles in 2024
BYD’s largest auto manufacturing facility produces extra plugin automobiles in a 12 months than another EV manufacturing facility. The corporate simply handed the milestone of manufacturing greater than 1 million plugin automobiles on this manufacturing facility in 2024! That’s some achievement. Tesla is at about half that stage at its largest manufacturing facility.
“BYD’s Xi’an plant has four assembly lines in production at the same time, with output reaching 4,000 to 4,400 vehicles per day,” CnEVPost writes. “The plant, located in the Xi’an Hi-Tech Zone, is BYD’s largest single automotive plant in China and has been in operation for 20 years, the post noted.”
General, BYD goals to supply greater than 4 million plugin automobiles in 2024.
BYD SEALION 7 Launches in Spain
BYD continues to increase into extra markets, and add to car lineups in present markets. The corporate’s newest announcement (I feel) is that the BYD SEALION 7 is now on the market in Spain.
BYD launched the BYD SEALION 7 in Spain, bringing the revolutionary electrical SUV design to the Iberian Peninsula. Expertise the proper mix of energy, magnificence, and superior expertise. #BYD #BuildYourDreams pic.twitter.com/Aa3kbc5Bte
— BYD International (@BYDGlobal) December 11, 2024
Extra BYD information? I’m certain there may be someplace. If I’m lacking one thing, tell us!

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