Key facts
- BYD's total sales increased by 21.8% year-on-year in July.
- BYD sold 419,211 vehicles in July.
- July marked the third consecutive month of sales growth for BYD.
- BYD's sales growth was driven by strong overseas shipments.
- Hyundai and Kia sold over 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe in H1 2026.
- Hyundai and Kia's European EV sales increased by 41.8% in H1 2026 compared to the previous period.
- Kia's EV3 was the top-selling EV model for Hyundai and Kia in Europe.
- Hyundai and Kia expect to exceed 200,000 annual EV sales in Europe.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD announced a 21.8% year-on-year rise in its total vehicle sales for July, with the company selling 419,211 vehicles. This figure represents the third consecutive month of sales growth for BYD. The primary driver behind this increase is a substantial surge in the company's overseas shipments, indicating a strong performance in international markets.
In a separate development within the electric vehicle sector, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. reported combined sales of over 100,000 electric vehicles in Europe during the first half of 2026. This represents a significant 41.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. The Kia EV3 model emerged as the top seller among the two brands in the European market. Looking ahead, both companies anticipate surpassing 200,000 annual electric vehicle sales in the European region.