In the six months ending in November, Tesla's Model Y was the top-selling all-electric car in China. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association, cited by consumer information site Autohome, BYD held four of the top 10 slots. The five most popular BYD new energy vehicles in China, according to the data, are as follows.
In 2023, BYD produced more new energy vehicles than Tesla, largely because of its hybrids and wide selection of reasonably priced models. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association, referenced by consumer info site Autohome, Model Y was the most popular purely battery-powered car in China for the first half of the November, yet four BYD vehicles were still among the top 10. When hybrid cars were taken into consideration, seven BYD models featured in this top 10 list. The following five were the best-selling BYD new energy vehicles in China:
The Qin Plus, BYD's bestseller – it has beaten out all other new energy vehicles in China – sold roughly 400 more units in the six months ending November, than Tesla's Model Y. The compact car is available in both hybrid and battery-only versions, and is part of the legacy series of cars with titles stemming from Chinese dynasties. Qin Shihuang, the first ruler of a unified China and known for his terracotta warrior burial site, is the namesake. Prices range between 99,800 yuan to 176,800 yuan ($13,942 to $24,700), with an impressive driving range of 420 km to 610 km (261 miles to 379 miles). As a comparison, Tesla's Model Y has a driving range of 532 km to 688 km, priced at 266,400 yuan to 363,900 yuan ($37,217 to $50,838) in China.
BYD released the Seagull, a boxy hatchback available at an economical price, in the spring of 2023. The all-electric car comes in a selection of eye-catching colors such as neon yellow-green, peach, black, and white. It starts at 73,800 yuan and costs up to 89,800 yuan ($10,310 to $12,545). With a range of 305 km to 405 km (189 miles to 251 miles), this model is perfect for those who are looking for a reliable vehicle and a good value.
Coming in third among BYD's bestselling models is the Song Plus, a compact SUV available in hybrid and battery-only formats. Prices range from 159,800 yuan to 209,800 yuan ($22,325 to $29,310) and they can drive up to 520 km to 605 km (323 miles to 375 miles).
BYD's Yuan Plus, a compact battery-only SUV, sold nearly 17,000 more units than the Aion Y, a top-selling electric car from GAC Motor's spinoff brand, in the six months through November. It has a price range of 135,800 yuan to 163,800 yuan ($18,972 to $22,883) and a range of 430 km to 510 km (267 miles to 316 miles).
The Dolphin electric car by BYD, another one of the company's mass market vehicles, features an in-house designed blade battery. It retails from 116,800 to 139,800 yuan, which is equivalent to $16,317 to $19,530. Its range is listed at 401 to 420 km, or 249 to 260 miles.
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The blade battery acted as a catalyst for the BYD Han sedan, which is the company's first flagship electric car, to become popular.The Han carries a steep price tag with its battery-only version having a starting price of 209,800 yuan ($29,310).Unlike other BYD models, that are more budget-friendly, the Yangwang U8, introduced by BYD last year, carries a whopping starting price of more than 1 million yuan ($140,090).Chinese electric car startups Nio and Xpeng have indicated that they will be introducing mass market brands this year while no such announcements have been made by Tesla yet.
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