BYD Reaches 150,000 Commercial NEV Production Milestone, Expands Truck Focus

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BYD announced October 10, 2026, that it has reached 150,000 cumulative commercial new-energy vehicles (NEVs) produced, with a Q3 electric semi-truck rolling off the production line at the Huai'an truck plant in Jiangsu on October 9. The milestone caps 18 years of commercial vehicle development and reflects BYD's shift in growth focus toward trucks, particularly long-haul freight. Commercial NEV sales rose 28.46% year-on-year to 53,032 units in the first nine months of 2026, while overall NEV sales fell 3.94%.

• 150,000 commercial NEVs produced cumulatively; Q3 truck milestone rolled off October 9, 2026
• Commercial NEV sales grew 28.46% YoY to 53,032 units in first nine months of 2026
• Q3 truck features commercial Blade Battery, 600 kW peak motor power, and dual-gun fast charging for heavy-load transport
• Commercial vehicles now sold in more than 70 countries and regions; expanding into charging, fleet management, and maintenance services
• Overall BYD NEV sales declined 3.94% despite commercial vehicle segment strength, showing strategic pivot to trucks