BYD’s Pioneering Journey in New Energy Vehicles
As the world embraces cleaner transportation solutions, BYD (Build Your Dreams) stands at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution. Founded in 1995, the Chinese automaker has grown into a global powerhouse in the NEV industry. Developing its own power systems, batteries, and semiconductors—BYD has also set new benchmarks for electric vehicle production and innovation. In July 2025, BYD became the first automaker worldwide to produce 13 million new energy vehicles. That symbolizes both rapid technological advancement and strong consumer demand for greener transportation alternatives.
Rapid Production Growth and Market Expansion
It took BYD 13 years to produce its first million NEVs, yet the leap from 10 million to 13 million vehicles occurred within just eight months, underscoring the accelerating pace of adoption and manufacturing capacity. In the first half of 2025 alone, BYD sold over 2.1 million new energy passenger vehicles globally. with nearly half a million units shipped overseas. This remarkable 128.5% year-on-year growth demonstrates BYD’s expanding international presence and influence in major markets.
Spotlight on the 13 Millionth Vehicle: Yangwang U7
The landmark 13 millionth vehicle—a YANGWANG U7 sedan—embodies BYD’s latest technological strides. Introduced in March 2025 under BYD’s high-end luxury sub-brand Yangwang, the U7 offers both battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions. The BEV model features a 135.5 kWh Blade Battery. I enables an impressive range of up to 720 kilometers on the CLTC cycle. It also delivers high performance with four electric motors generating 1,287 horsepower, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.9 seconds.
This luxury sedan incorporates advanced features like the DiSus-Z intelligent body control system, rear-wheel steering and BYD’s DiPilot 600 ADAS system powered by NVIDIA Orin X chips. Its interior showcases cutting-edge displays. Including a 23.6-inch 3D instrument cluster and augmented reality head-up display, enhancing driver interaction and safety.
BYD’s Innovations and Commitment to Sustainability
A key driver behind BYD’s success is its proprietary Blade Battery technology launched in 2020. This cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate battery offers enhanced safety by passing rigorous puncture tests without fire or smoke, superior durability with over 5,000 charge cycles, and improved thermal management thanks to its flat design. BYD’s vertical integration extends into making its own motors, power electronics, and automotive semiconductors, differentiating itself in the competitive NEV landscape.
Through continued innovation, BYD applies for over 40 patents each working day and employs more than 120,000 engineers and technicians globally, underscoring its leadership in green technology development.
BYD Leading the Global EV Transformation
BYD’s milestone of producing 13 million new energy vehicles marks a transformative moment for the global electric vehicle industry. The company’s rapid growth, cutting-edge innovations like the Blade Battery and Yangwang U7, and its expanding international footprint illustrate the accelerating shift toward electrified mobility. BYD not only exemplifies successful industrial scaling but also highlights a sustainable path forward for transportation worldwide.
