best battery makers’ market share in China in August 2026: CATL 41.45%, BYD 20.98%
CATL continued to lead China’s power battery market but lost market share, while BYD gained ground.
CATL continued to lead China’s power battery market but lost market share, while BYD gained ground.
Denza has described the Z9S as the world’s longest-range mass-produced battery electric vehicle.
The Formula S series starts at 189,900 yuan ($28,080), marking Fang Cheng Bao’s entry into the sedan market.
The 2027 Yuan Up increases maximum range from 401 km to 501 km and lowers the starting price for 401-km variants.
BYD will need 4 European plants over the long term to support its sales targets and comply with EU regulations, its regional adviser said.
The plug-in hybrid Denza N8 hit the market in August 2023 and was discontinued less than a year later.
The all-new BYD Seagull is 425 mm longer at 4,205 mm, bringing its dimensions close to the pricier Dolphin.
BYD Qin Max is the new flagship model in the Qin family, positioned above the Qin L, and is expected to be offered in BEV and PHEV variants.
The Denza Z started pre-sales in China at 680,000 yuan ($100,300), about half its UK price.
BYD launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in Thailand, expanding its plug-in hybrid lineup in Southeast Asia.