BYD sales SURGE in February, exports up 187% over last year
BYD is cementing its place as the global leader in plug-in car production with new models, innovative battery tech, and rapid global expansion plans – even in the face of tariffs. BYD’s latest accolade? Record-setting sales!
CarNewsChina reports that BYD sold 322,846 vehicles globally in February, 2025. That’s up 8.9% from the 296,446 units the company sold in January, as the Chinese New Year holiday is over – but the big news is on the export side of the equation.
BYD exported a record-breaking 67,025 vehicles to overseas markets, up an almost unbelievable 187.8% (!) year-over-year. Combined with January’s figures, that means BYD has exported 133,361 vehicles so far in 2025, marking 124% YOY growth.
The surge in BYD sales can be partially attributed to the arrival of the BYD Atto 2 compact electric crossover in Europe, which combines BYD’s Blade battery tech and e-Platform 3.0 vehicle architecture into a popular B-segment body. The Atto features an 8.8″ driver display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a panoramic sunroof, ergonomic seats, and an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) at a not insignificant savings compared to direct competitors like the Volvo EX30.
BYD’s aggressive pricing is forcing competitors to “make desperate moves,” in some markets – up to and including massive price cuts, like the nearly $20,000 Volkswagen slashed from the ID.4’s price in a bid to keep up. At the same time, the company’s massive investment in logistics infrastructure, which includes a number of high-efficiency transport ships, mean BYD sales are just getting started.
Analysts expect BYD to sell about 5.5 million cars in 2025.