Four motors, 960kW and a 0-100km/h time of just 2.36 seconds – the Yangwang U9 Ultimate is one of the wildest cars at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show.

Alongside the all-new Great Han flagship sedan, BYD has also brought the third-generation Tang, a major SUV in its Dynasty series, to the ongoing 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, where the SUV makes its global debut.

At the ongoing 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, BYD has taken the wraps off its new flagship sedan, the BYD Great Han, with pre-orders opening at the same time.

The Malaysian electric vehicle (EV) market has been buzzing over the past two years. The Proton eMas 5 is charging ahead with its national car status, while BYD has secured the title of Malaysia's best-selling EV brand for three consecutive years with the Seal, Atto 3, and Sealion 7.

BYD isn't slowing down when it comes to new sedans in China. After the Ocean Series Seal 06, the brand has now launched the Qin Max under its Dynasty Series.

In 2022, Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) market was just in its infancy. When the BYD Atto 3 first arrived, the Extended Range variant was priced at RM167,800. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range was even pricier at RM218,000. Back then, buyers who jumped on the EV bandwagon did so mostly with an "early adopter" mindset.

Chinese new energy vehicle giant BYD has released its latest sales figures, reporting 419,211 global vehicle deliveries in July 2026, including 410,072 passenger vehicles.

Official interior images of BYD's new flagship SUV, the Sealion 08, have surfaced online, revealing a heavily upgraded cabin based on the brand's latest "Ocean Aesthetics 2.0" design language.

For Malaysians, two important details are worth noting:

BYD has revealed more details about its upcoming flagship sedan, the Great Han, ahead of its official debut at the Chengdu Motor Show on 21 August.

Chinese new energy giant BYD officially launched its first-ever all-electric microcar, the RACCO, in Japan on 28 July 2026. The RACCO is specifically tailored to overseas markets, particularly Japan's native Kei Car culture.

BYD Malaysia has just launched the new 2026 BYD Sealion 7 EV in the country, days after its initial teaser.

BYD Malaysia has previewed an updated 2026 Sealion 7 ahead of its July 30 launch, with the electric SUV set to gain a longer-range battery option and faster charging capability.

BYD Auto Sales General Manager Zhang Zhuo has shared the official images of the 2027 BYD Seal 06 on social media. While the new model receives a comprehensive exterior refresh, its biggest highlight is the addition of a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, marking a significant upgrade to the D-segment sedan's advanced driver assistance capabilities.

BYD has released the first official design sketches of its upcoming flagship sedan, the Great Han, ahead of its public debut at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show in August.

BYD has officially released the first official images of its new large electric flagship SUV — the BYD Tang 8 Series. As a major flagship model independently developed by BYD, the new SUV features the brand's latest Dragon Face design language, a spacious cabin layout, and second-generation Blade Battery technology. Together with the recently introduced full-size SUV Tang 9 Series, it forms BYD's

You excitedly take delivery of what you believe is a brand-new 2026 vehicle. A few weeks later, the dealer calls to tell you that the car was actually built in 2025.

In August 2025, BYD dropped a bombshell at the launch of its all-new Seal: BYD will establish a 600,000-square-metre CKD plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, with production expected to commence in the second half of 2026.

In July 2026, a pure electric K-Car from China's BYD became a hot topic in the Malaysian automotive circle.

In early July 2026, BYD's new flagship sedan, the Seal 08, secured a cumulative total of 65,000 confirmed orders within just 30 hours of its launch.