last month, BYD’s current star player in export markets is also expanding its sales in the domestic market, allowing it to be 4th in the overall auto market. Will the compact crossover continue to grow, both internally and overseas? Outside China, the answer is a resounding “YES,” with the compact EV just starting its career in several markets and still to land in many more. The answer in its home market is …”.
Speaking of BYD, not everything is roses in the Shenzhen’s lineup. Last month, neither the Seal nor the Destroyer 05 reached the top 20. On the other hand, the #16 Frigate 07 continues to ramp up production, with the plugin hybrid SUV reaching 10,042 deliveries last month. Below the podium, the highlights were the BYD Dolphin reaching the 5th position, switching places with the Wuling Mini EV and putting four BYDs in the top five positions! The GAC Aion Y was up one spot, to #10, an impressive standing for the compact MPV-disguised-as-a-crossover.