Brazil - BYD secured the top spot in the ranking for the registration of 100% electric vehicles and PHEVs in August. Across the country, 656 battery electric vehicles hit the road, a number six times larger than the second-placed competitor, according to data from ABVE (Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association).
BYD DOLPHIN was the best-selling battery electric vehicle in August
BYD also dominated the podium among all registered battery electric models, occupying the top three positions in the ranking. BYD's figure of 656 cars exceeds the total of all other automakers (511 cars), demonstrating the growing confidence of Brazilian consumers in BYD cars.
"We are thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone in our journey toward a more sustainable future. Thanks to the support of our customers and the tireless dedication of our team and dealership network, BYD has achieved a remarkable increase in electric car registrations. This achievement underscores our commitment to providing innovative and environmentally friendly transportation solutions," highlighted Tyler Li, General Manager of BYD Brazil.
The BYD DOLPHIN has disrupted the national market with over 4,000 units sold in just two months, a historic record in the history of EV sales in the country. The BYD DOLPHIN EV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h. As the first release in the Ocean lineup, the DOLPHIN incorporates many references to the sea and marine life in its design, both externally and internally. The model was developed by Wolfgang Egger and Michele Paganetti, renowned figures in the global automotive design market. It is the most energy-efficient electric vehicle on the Brazilian market, according to Inmetro.
BYD SONG PLUS DM-i, first place among the most registered hybrid plug-in models last month
The SONG PLUS claimed the top spot among the most registered plug-in hybrid models last month. BYD SONG's advanced DM-i super hybrid technology is ahead of its time, as it can switch between different usage modes. For short distances, it utilizes the electric system (for greater economy), while for long distances, it intelligently switches to hybrid mode, combining the thermal and electric motors, ensuring a range of over 1,000 kilometers.
In the overall total, BYD ranked as the third-largest automaker in terms of electric and hybrid vehicle registrations. With the boost in BYD sales, the market share of electrified vehicles also saw significant growth, reaching a historic mark of nearly 2.5% of the total registrations of light vehicles in the domestic market in August.
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About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world.
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About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, electronic controllers, and automotive-grade semiconductors. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, the DM-i and DM-p hybrid technology, the e-Platform 3.0, and the CTB technology. The company is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 9 years in a row.
Contact:
Asia-Pacific: Liya Huang, pr@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-69666
Europe: Penny Peng, PressEU@byd.com tel: +31-102070888
North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503
Latin America: José Miranda, jose.miranda@byd.com tel: +56 9 96443906
Brazil: Pablo Toledo, pablo.toledo@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554
Middle East and Africa: Nikki Li, li.namin@byd.com tel: +86-18938862670