BYD becomes first carmaker to produce 13 million EVs

Chinese electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer BYD, which is the world’s No. 1 EV maker, has officially become the first car manufacturer globally to reach the production milestone of 13 million NEVs. The milestone 13^th million unit – a Yangwang U7 – rolled off the production line on July 21, symbolising not only a remarkable achievement for BYD but also a significant milestone in the history of global NEV development.

The Yangwang U7 is now being delivered to customers across China. Yangwang is BYD’s high-end luxury sub-brand and since its launch, cumulative deliveries have surpassed 10,000 units.

The U7 is equipped with groundbreaking technologies including the DiSus-Z (Yunnian-Z) intelligent body control system, the e platform, a horizontally opposed motor, and rear-wheel steering. These advanced features are claimed to deliver exceptional performance, outstanding vehicle stability, ultra-responsive handling, and superior safety, offering drivers a new level of driving control and comfort.

Yangwang U7 currently being delivered to customers across China. Yangwang is BYD’s high-end luxury sub-brand which has sold over 10,000 units since its launch. 

Three million NEVs sold in just 8 months  
BYD’s bold strategy to switch its entire model strategy across multiple brands to solely electrified powertrains (New Energy Vehicles are defined as pure electric or Super Hybrid with DM Technology) is in tandem with ever-increasing numbers of consumers seeking greener technologies worldwide. As a result, the growth from 10 million NEVs to 13 million NEVs took around eight months. For context, it took BYD 13 years to build its first million NEVs.

In the first half of 2025, BYD sold a total of 2,145,954 new energy passenger vehicles globally, further cementing its position as the world’s top-selling NEV brand. Of these, 470,086 passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks were sold in overseas markets, including India, with year-on-year growth of 128.5% demonstrating BYD’s growing international footprint.

Founded in 1995, BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the only NEV producer to have developed its own power systems, power batteries, automotive semiconductors, motors and motor controller systems.

BYD introduced the game-changing Blade Battery in 2020. The flat, rectangular design of the Blade Battery ensures better cooling and preheating, and the fully cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry successfully passed a puncture test designed to simulate internal short circuits caused by sharp objects penetrating the battery during a severe traffic accident. During the test, the battery’s temperature ranged from 30-60deg C, and no smoke or flames were emitted. Blade batteries can also withstand more than 5,000 charge and discharge cycles.

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