Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, BYD has rolled its 6 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) off the production line today at its Zhengzhou factory in China. The said 6 millionth new energy vehicle is the brand’s Bao 5, a hybrid SUV under its sub-brand Fangchengbao.
Having surpassed the 5 millionth to the 6 millionth NEV production mark in just three months, BYD achieved a monthly sales record, exceeding 300,000 NEV global sales during October this year. The brand also enhanced its diverse brand matrices. This includes its sub-brands such as the Dynasty and Ocean series, Fangchengbao, Denza, and Yangwang.
BYD has been actively expanding its global presence since 2010, and has been introducing new energy buses and taxis for public transit electrification. After a decade of efforts, BYD’s electric public transport solutions now operate in over 400 cities across more than 70 countries.
BYD has also adopted a dual approach of exports and local production to accelerate its global presence of new energy passenger vehicles. Currently, BYD has entered 58 countries and regions, including Malaysia, and has surpassed an accumulative sales of 200,000 units of passenger vehicles. It has also achieved significant victories in the new energy vehicle market in markets such as Thailand and Brazil.
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Besides its achievements in sales, BYD pushed out various innovations and technological advancements, such as the brand’s home-developed Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid System, e-Platform 3.0, Cell to Body (CTB) Technology, E4 Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) Super Hybrid System.
Currently, BYD’s lineup in Malaysia consists of the BYD Atto 3 all-electric SUV, as well as the BYD Dolphin hatchback, which are both built on top of the brand’s own e-Platform 3.0.
Prices for the Atto 3 in Malaysia start from RM149,800 (OTR, without insurance), and in its top-spec Extended Range form, the Atto 3 can carry you as far as 420 km (WLTP). This is thanks to the EV SUV’s single motor and 60.48 kWh battery setup.
The BYD Dolphin on the other hand can be yours from RM100,530 (OTR, without insurance) onwards. The top-of-the-line Premium Extended Range variant has a rated WLTP electric range of 427 km, thanks to its front-mounted single motor paired with a 60.48 kWh battery.
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