BYD – History & Company Details
BYD Company Limited is a Chinese multinational manufacturer best known today for electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and clean-energy technology.
Foundation and Early Years
Founded: 1995
Founder: Wang Chuanfu
Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
BYD originally started as a rechargeable battery manufacturer, supplying batteries for mobile phones and electronics. Within a few years, BYD became one of the world’s largest producers of rechargeable batteries.
Entry into the Automotive Industry
In 2003, BYD entered the automobile industry by acquiring Qinchuan Automobile Company.
This marked BYD’s shift from electronics into vehicle manufacturing.
Early vehicles were affordable gasoline-powered cars designed mainly for the Chinese market.
Focus on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
BYD quickly invested in electric and plug-in hybrid technology, combining its battery expertise with vehicle engineering.
In 2008, BYD launched the F3DM, one of the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicles.
That same year, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway invested in BYD, increasing the company’s global visibility and credibility.
Technological Innovation
BYD became known for vertical integration—designing and producing:
Batteries
Electric motors
Power electronics
Vehicles
Key innovations include:
Blade Battery – a safer, longer-lasting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery
DM-i and DM-p hybrid systems
e-Platform for electric vehicles
Global Expansion
BYD expanded beyond China into Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
The company became a global leader in:
Electric passenger cars
Electric buses and taxis
Energy storage systems
BYD electric buses are used in many major cities worldwide.
Market Leadership
By the early 2020s, BYD became one of the largest producers of new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally.
In 2022, BYD officially stopped producing pure internal combustion engine vehicles, focusing fully on electric and hybrid vehicles.
BYD Today
Today, BYD focuses on:
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Battery technology and energy storage
Solar and clean energy solutions
BYD operates under multiple sub-brands, including BYD, Denza, Yangwang, and Fang Cheng Bao, covering mass-market to luxury and off-road segments.
BYD products to date, organized by category. (Some models are market-specific, but this covers BYD’s global lineup, past and present.)
🚗 BYD Passenger Cars (Sedans & Hatchbacks)
BYD F0
BYD F3 / F3DM
BYD F6
BYD G3
BYD G6
BYD Qin
BYD Qin Plus
BYD Qin L
BYD Seal
BYD Seal 06 / 07
BYD Han (EV & DM-i)
BYD Destroyer 05
BYD Dolphin
BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini)
BYD Flyer
BYD e1
BYD e2
BYD e3
🚙 BYD SUVs & Crossovers
BYD Song
BYD Song Plus
BYD Song Pro
BYD Tang
BYD Yuan
BYD Yuan Plus (Atto 3)
BYD Atto 3
BYD Seal U
BYD Frigate 07
BYD S6
BYD S7
BYD T3
BYD T5
⚡ Electric-Only Vehicles (EV Lineup)
BYD Dolphin
BYD Seagull
BYD Seal
BYD Atto 3
BYD Han EV
BYD Tang EV
BYD Yuan Plus
BYD e6
BYD e9
BYD T3 EV
🔋 Plug-in Hybrids (DM-i / DM-p)
BYD Qin Plus DM-i
BYD Qin DM
BYD Song Plus DM-i
BYD Song Pro DM-i
BYD Tang DM-i / DM-p
BYD Han DM-i / DM-p
BYD Destroyer 05
BYD Frigate 07
🏎️ Premium & Luxury (Sub-Brands)
DENZA (Luxury)
Denza D9 (MPV)
Denza N7
Denza N8
Denza Z9 / Z9 GT
YANGWANG (Ultra-Luxury)
Yangwang U8 (Luxury off-road SUV)
Yangwang U9 (Electric hypercar)
FANG CHENG BAO (Off-Road / Lifestyle)
Bao 5 (Leopard 5)
Bao 8
🚐 MPVs, Vans & Commercial Vehicles
BYD M6
BYD T3 Van
BYD T5 Truck
BYD eT3
BYD eT5
BYD V3
🚌 Buses & Heavy Transport
BYD K9 Electric Bus
BYD K10
BYD K12
BYD B12
BYD C9
BYD Electric Coaches
BYD Electric Trucks & Logistics Vehicles
🔌 Energy & Technology Products (Non-Car)
Blade Battery
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Solar panels
Electric forklifts
Monorail systems (SkyRail & SkyShuttle)
📌 Summary
BYD’s product range includes:
Affordable city EVs
Sedans & SUVs
Plug-in hybrids
Luxury & off-road vehicles
Buses, trucks, and clean-energy solutions.
