A look at BYD, the formidable conglomerate and China’s most successful electric vehicle maker.
BYD's 3 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line, November 16, 2022. Credit: BYD
When BYD launched its line of electric vehicles in the mid-2010s, its models were named for Chinese dynasties. The Qin, China’s first dynasty, is a popular entry level option. The Han, imperial China’s first golden age, is the company’s flagship EV. The Tang, China’s most prosperous dynasty, is an imposing SUV.
The cars have been a roaring success. BYD overtook Tesla in the first half of 2022 to become the world’s most popular new-energy vehicle producer. Thanks to its early b
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