General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division Liu Xueliang unveiled BYD’s slogan for the market —“Hello e-life.” “Starting from today, BYD will, together with Japanese dealers and partners from all walks of life, launch electric vehicle products suitable for people in Jap...
Citing a BYD survey that showed 30% of Japanese consumers are currently willing to buy EVs, Liu pointed out that a major hindrance for Japan's market is a lack of available models to consumers. Last year, Japanese automakers launched two light EVs, which reported robust sales, showing strong...
"BYD is committed to promoting the electrification of transportation in collaboration with Japanese partners through the introduction of new technologies and products," said Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division and president of BYD Japan. Despite boasting a mature auto...
"BYD is committed to promoting the electrification of transportation in collaboration with Japanese partners through the introduction of new technologies and products," said Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division and president of BYD Japan. Despite boasting a mature auto...
At a brand launching ceremony hosted by BYD's Japan-based subsidiary, the Shenzhen-headquartered company showcased three models to be sold in Japan, namely, the Yuan PLUS, the Dolphin, and the Seal. Photo credit: BYD As for the more specific sales plan, the Yuan PLUS will be put onto th...
BYD concluded 2023 with over 3.02 milion units of NEVs sold, with export volume exceeding 240k, ranking in the top 10 global new car sales in the first half of the year. On July 4, 2024, BYD became the first car manufacturer worldwide to produce its 8 millionth new energy vehicle. ...
Currently, in order to accelerate Japan's electrification transition, the Japanese government has set a target to achieve a 100% EV penetration rate in domestic passenger car sales by 2035. Meanwhile, The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has doubled its previous goal of installing electric...
Citing a BYD survey that showed 30% of Japanese consumers are currently willing to buy EVs, Liu pointed out that a major hindrance for Japan's market is a lack of available models to consumers. Last year, Japanese automakers launched two light EVs, which reported robust sales, showing strong...
Chinese brands also dominated Israel's list of passenger car sales, both gasoline and electric cars, in the first five months, with 28,410 units sold, followed by South Korea with 22,550 units, and Japan with 18,776 units.■
Despite boasting a mature auto market, Japan has lagged behind its global peers in the shift towards EVs as gasoline-electric hybrid models remained more popular. The share of EVs in overall passenger car sales came in at around 2.2 percent in Japan last year, and BYD sold more than 1,400...