BEIJING — Chinese electric car giant BYD is pushing ahead into Europe, launching its premium Denza brand in the region despite rising trade tensions.The first model, the Z9GT, is set to arrive in European showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2025, BYD said Wednesday during Brera Design Week in Milan. The company did not specify prices or a delivery date for the station wagon-type car.The Z9GT for Europe will come in both battery-only and plug-in hybrid versions, BYD said.BYD already sells electric cars in Eur ...

For electric vehicles (EVs) to truly go mainstream, they need to be more affordable. Automakers are working to cut costs and Chinese EV giant BYD Co Ltd (BYDDY) is already racing ahead. With a vertically integrated business model and full control of its supply chain, BYD is selling cars at a much cheaper sticker price.Its cheapest model, the BYD Seagull, just got a price cut. The 2025 Seagull now starts at only 56,800 yuan (around $7,800), down from its earlier price of 69,800 yuan ($9,500). The promotion a ...

India has blocked Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD from expanding in its auto market, just as Elon Musk's Tesla looks to build its presence there. "India has to be cautious about its strategic interests, who we allow to invest," Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told Bloomberg at the India Global Forum on Monday.Asked about BYD's prospects, he said: "As of now, it's a no." Goyal accused BYD of engaging in "unfair practices" and said India's government must be "convinced" that the Chinese EV maker would "wo ...

BYD Co Ltd (BYDDY) has delivered an impressive performance, with its stock surging nearly 70% over the last 12 months. This strong upward move has sparked a debate among investors — is the rally signaling lasting strength, or could it be time for expectations to level off? To get a clearer view, it’s worth digging into BYD’s strategy, financials, competitive landscape, and broader market dynamics to determine whether the Chinese EV and battery powerhouse remains a smart investment at this stage. Image Sourc ...

BYD's battery charging advantage over Tesla may not be as durable as it seems, and there's a different stock that could be a huge winner as a result.In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down BYD's (BYDD.F -7.26%) latest battery tech, what it means for Tesla (TSLA -10.39%), and why QuantumScape (QS -4.39%) might be a bigger winner than either.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of March 27, 2025. The video was published on April 4, 2025. ...

Chinese automaker BYD is rapidly seizing the title of the world's leading name in electric vehicles.It passed Tesla in global revenues in 2024 — though it sold slightly fewer EVs. Including hybrids, BYD's volume is about twice that of its American rival.Shares are up more than 40% since the beginning of 2025. Tesla's have declined by roughly the same amount in the same period.But perhaps more importantly, BYD has over the past several years released a slew of new technologies and features that are shifting ...

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD (OTC: BYDDY) has kicked off 2025 with impressive momentum, reporting robust growth in both production and overseas sales. In March alone, the company sold 72,723 vehicles overseas, while its installed capacity of new energy vehicle (NEV) power and storage batteries reached 20.347 GWh—a signal of strong demand and market position in the global EV space.BYD year-to-date price chart. Source: Google FinanceThe strong operational performance is reflected in the stock price. BYD ...

Chinese EV maker BYD is piling the pain on Tesla. It's reported soaring sales and revenue even as Tesla has been battered by plunging sales in China, a diving stock price, and public backlash against CEO Elon Musk's work for DOGE. The Warren Buffett-backed EV giant sold 4,272,000 vehicles in 2024, compared to Tesla's 1,789,200. The caveat is that BYD, unlike Tesla, sells hybrids as well as EVs. The Chinese firm sold 1,764,992 battery- electric vehicles in 2024, meaning it fell just short of Tesla's EV sales ...

Electric car maker Tesla (TSLA 0.23%) has been under all sorts of pressure in 2025. The stock is trading down nearly 33% so far this year (as of March 26), and several analysts seem torn on the company. Some think the sell-off is overblown and that Tesla has numerous catalysts ahead. Others are very concerned about first-quarter deliveries and how CEO Elon Musk's involvement in government affairs is affecting the company.Meanwhile, Chinese electric car maker BYD Company (BYDDY 3.91%) just reported a huge qu ...

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to double its overseas sales this year as it steps up competition with Elon Musk’s Tesla and other automakers, a top executive said Tuesday.BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said that the company projects selling more than 800,000 vehicles outside China – up from 417,204 sold overseas in 2024.Car buyers in Britain are “very open” to vehicles sold by BYD and other Chinese competitors, according to Wang, who said he expects a “substantial rise” in sales. The chairman also cite ...