Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-05-06 08:57Core Insights - BYD's April sales of new energy vehicles exceeded 380,100 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 21.3%, maintaining its position as the world's top seller for two consecutive months [2][4] - Cumulative sales from January to April reached 1.38 million units, representing a 47% year-on-year growth [2][4] Sales Performance - Passenger vehicle sales in April were 372,600 units, up 19.4% year-on-year, while overseas exports surged by 91.9% to 78,700 units, setting a new record [2][4] - The Dynasty and Ocean series contributed significantly to sales, with a combined total of 347,000 units, accounting for over 90% of total sales [5] Product Development - Newly launched models Han L and Tang L achieved impressive sales in their first month, with 10,483 and 11,406 units sold respectively [5] - The high-end strategy showed progress, with three premium brands collectively selling 25,700 units, capturing 7.2% of the market above 300,000 yuan, an increase of 4.5 percentage points year-on-year [5] Financial Performance - In Q1, BYD reported revenue of 170.36 billion yuan, a 36.35% increase year-on-year, and net profit of 9.155 billion yuan, doubling from the previous year [6] - R&D investment reached 14.223 billion yuan in Q1, averaging 158 million yuan per day, significantly exceeding net profit [6] Global Expansion - BYD's overseas sales in Q1 totaled 206,100 units, with factories in Uzbekistan and Thailand commencing operations [7] - The company has established a self-owned shipping fleet, reducing shipping costs by 15%-20%, enhancing its global supply chain efficiency [7] Market Outlook - Analysts suggest that BYD's technological advancements and global expansion strategies are likely to drive continued sales growth and profitability [7]