BYD sold a record 440,293 new energy vehicles in August 2026. This represents a nearly 18% increase year-over-year. The results mark the company's strongest monthly performance of 2026.
Surging international demand drove this growth, counterbalancing continued weakness in the Chinese domestic market. Domestic sales remain below 2025 levels. Global expansion is now a critical component of BYD’s strategy to compensate for the slow recovery in China.
BYD also launched the Sealion 08 flagship SUV for the Chinese market. The new Ocean lineup model features both plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions.