From Electrek · Peter Johnson · · 50s
BYD Tops US in EV Sales
BYD sold over 300,000 EVs in October, beating US quarterly sales.
In brief
BYD sold over 300,000 EVs in October, beating US quarterly sales. BYD sold 490,168 new energy vehicles in October, surpassing US third quarter EV sales of 262,500. Originally reported by Electrek.
BYD EV Sales Record
BYD sold 490,168 new energy vehicles in October, up 11% from the prior year.
EV Sales Exceed 300,000
BYD’s battery electric vehicles reached 305,743 units, crossing the 300,000 mark for the first time.
US EV Sales Comparison
US sold 262,500 electric vehicles in the third quarter, less than BYD’s October sales.
Export Growth
BYD exported 170,194 vehicles in October, targeting overseas markets like europe and southeast asia.
2026-2027 Export Targets
BYD expects 2 million overseas shipments by end of 2026 and over 2.5 million by 2027.
The headline
BYD sold 490,168 new energy vehicles in October, surpassing US third quarter EV sales of 262,500.
