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BYD Achieves Record Weekly Sales in China, Strengthens Global Expansion

The EV leader sold nearly 68,000 vehicles in a week, outpacing competitors, while advancing international growth plans in Romania and Brazil.

The logo of BYD is displayed at BYD Dreamcast conference in Beijing, China, April 11, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Overview

  • BYD recorded its best sales week of 2025 in China from May 5 to May 11, delivering 67,980 vehicles, a 14.6% increase from the previous week.
  • Tesla's weekly sales in China dropped sharply to 3,070 units, marking a 57.9% decline and its lowest weekly total since January.
  • BYD's premium Denza sub-brand continued its momentum, with its N9 hybrid SUV surpassing 1,000 weekly sales for the seventh consecutive week.
  • The company expanded its European presence by opening its first retail store in Romania through partnerships with Tiriac Auto and DAB Auto.
  • BYD's Brazil production plant, delayed by a labor investigation, is now scheduled to begin operations in December 2026, with plans to create 10,000 jobs.