BYD, the world's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, achieved a victory in the "2023 Japan EV of the Year" awards, with the BYD DOLPHIN winning the "Grand Prix" at the first place and the BYD ATTO 3 ranks third. This marks the first time a Chinese carmaker has received such accolades.

The BYD DOLPHIN, the second model launched in the Japanese market, garnered the most votes with its exceptional performance, cutting-edge driving assistance technologies, and accessibility. The pure electric hatchback is also engineered with precision to cater to the needs of the Japanese market. The overall height, for instance, has been modified to accommodate mechanical parking facilities that are commonly found in Japan.

The BYD ATTO 3, slated for third place, is the first BYD new energy passenger vehicle sold in Japan. It has received widespread acclaim and recognition for its stylish exterior design, spacious interior, and outstanding performance. As one of the most pioneering pure electric SUVs in the market, the vehicle underscores BYD's commitment to driving experience, and to blending aesthetic appeal with functionality.

The "2023 Japan EV of the Year," hosted by the esteemed EV industry media EVsmart and energy consultant ENECHANGE, aims to recognize outstanding electric vehicles and manufacturers that have excelled in the Japanese market. The accolades, determined by votes from journalists, key figures in EV-related companies, and readers, highlight BYD's influential presence and reaffirm its leadership in the electric vehicle domain.

This prestigious award not only signifies BYD’s dedication to leveraging "technological innovations for a better life," as well as its commitment to the Japanese market. Since 2022, BYD has consistently been devoted to providing Japanese consumers with electric vehicles of superior quality and performance. Looking forward, BYD will keep driving forward to expand its contribution to Japan's green mobility landscape, contributing to the company's vision to "Cool the Earth by 1 ˚C."

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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.

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, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world's first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 11 years in a row.

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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, meapr1@byd.com tel: +86-755-8988-8888-62319