BYD becomes first automaker to produce 10 million NEVs

BYD recently marked a historic moment in its 30th-anniversary celebration with the roll-off of its 10-millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) at its Xiaomo plant in Shenzhen.

BYD said the achievement underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainable transportation and reinforces its position as a global leader in the automotive industry. The company claimed that it is the world’s first automaker to reach the figure.

It took BYD 15 years to produce its first five million NEVs and achieved the next five million in just 15 months, demonstrating the company’s strategic focus on new energy vehicles and its continuous technological advancement.

The 10 millionth vehicle is a Denza Z9 owned by Feng Ji, the founder and CEO of Game Science, the company behind the video game Black Myth: Wukong.

The Z9 is offered in both shooting brake (referred to as GT) and sedan versions, with a choice of PHEV or EV powertrains. The PHEV version combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with three electric motors to produce 870 PS.

The EV version, on the other hand, boasts a total system output of 965 PS supplied by three electric motors, alongside a 100 kWh battery that provides an approximate driving range of 630 km.

Regarding future plans, BYD stated that it will invest 100 billion yuan (£12 billion) in the development of smart technology that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into automotive systems.