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BYD sets a new sales record in September

BYD's hot streak continues as the company reported record-breaking sales for September 2024. The company sold a staggering 419,426 NEVs, marking its fourth consecutive month of record sales. This impressive figure represents a 45.91% increase compared to the same period last year and a 12.42% rise from August 2024.

In September, BYD sold 252,647 PHEVs, achieving a seventh consecutive record high since March 2024. This signifies an 86.17% surge year-on-year and a 13.61% jump compared to August. While still impressive, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) showed more modest growth. BYD sold 164,956 BEVs, a 9.1% increase year-on-year and an 11.1% rise from August.

BYD's decision to cease production of internal combustion engine vehicles in March 2022 continues paying off handsomely. The company's strategic focus on NEVs has allowed it to capitalize on the growing global demand for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Of the total NEV sales, passenger vehicles accounted for the lion's share, with 417,603 units sold in September. That's a 45.56% increase year-on-year and a 12.61% rise from August. Commercial NEV sales, while significantly lower in volume, also showed steady growth, reaching 1,823 units, a 230.85% increase year-on-year.

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BYD sets a new sales record in September

Chinese automaker BYD continues its surge in the electric vehicle market.
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It’s official: 320 kW BYD Shark coming to SA in 2025!

The new BYD Shark is scheduled to launch in South Africa in 2025 and could potentially beat Ford’s electrified Ranger to market as Mzansi’s first PHEV bakkie…

Yes, it’s official: Cars.co.za can confirm that the new BYD Shark double-cab bakkie is scheduled to launch in South Africa at some point in 2025, arriving with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain boasting as high an output as 320 kW.

That would, of course, make the BYD Shark the most powerful bakkie on the local market, a title currently held by the 292 kW Ford Ranger Raptor. In addition, this fresh-faced Chinese contender could potentially beat the Blue Oval brand’s upcoming electrified Ranger to market as Mzansi’s first PHEV bakkie.

As a reminder, the 205 kW Ranger PHEV will be built at Ford’s Silverton assembly plant in South Africa, with a launch in initial European markets expected to take place in the opening half of 2025. As yet, Ford SA has technically not confirmed the plug-in Ranger for the local market, though it’s surely only a matter of time.

Meanwhile, BYD South Africa told Cars.co.za that the Shark “will be offered in the local market in the upcoming year”, without specifying exactly when. For the record, the Chinese automaker’s local range currently comprises only fully electric vehicles (the Dolphin, Atto 3and Seal), which means the Shark could arrive as its first PHEV.

 
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