2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-05 16:40Core Insights - BYD achieved sales of over 480,000 vehicles in November 2025, with overseas sales exceeding 130,000, marking record highs for both domestic and international sales in the year [1] - Cumulatively, BYD sold over 4.18 million vehicles from January to November 2025, solidifying its position as a leader in the global electric vehicle market and making the annual sales target of 4.6 million highly attainable [1] Technological Leadership - BYD is not only a leader in electric vehicle sales but also in technology innovation, having pioneered many features that are now standard in the industry [1] - The company introduced remote vehicle control features in 2011, which are now common across many electric vehicles [1] - In 2012, BYD launched remote driving capabilities, evolving to smartphone control, which has since been adopted by other brands [1] - BYD's bidirectional charging technology (VtoL) was first introduced in 2013 and is now widely available in many electric vehicles [1] R&D Investment - From 2011 to 2024, BYD has spent over 210 billion yuan on R&D, with 13 out of 14 years seeing R&D expenditures exceed annual net profits [3] - In 2019, despite a low net profit of 1.6 billion yuan, BYD invested 8.4 billion yuan in R&D, laying the groundwork for future innovations like blade batteries and DM-i technology [3] - In the first three quarters of this year, BYD's R&D investment reached 43.75 billion yuan, a 31% increase year-on-year, significantly surpassing its net profit of 23.33 billion yuan [3] Industry Perception - A decade ago, BYD was not taken seriously by competitors, but its current market presence is undeniable, with competitors now viewing BYD as a benchmark [4] - The shift in perception from skepticism to emulation highlights BYD's role in setting industry standards [4]