BYD has marked a significant global milestone with the rollout of its 15 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) from the company’s Jinan manufacturing facility. The landmark vehicle is the Denza N8L, which also represents the 15,000th unit of the premium SUV to be produced. Positioned as a full-size, six-seat SUV, the Denza N8L is widely recognized for its advanced safety credentials and premium positioning.
BYD’s sales momentum remained strong throughout 2025. Between January and November, the company recorded cumulative sales of 4.182 million vehicles, showing a growth of 11.3 percent year-on-year. Overseas markets continued to play a key role in BYD’s expansion, with international sales reaching 917,000 units, surpassing the company’s total overseas sales for the entire 2024 calendar year.
Currently, BYD’s new energy vehicle portfolio is available in more than 119 countries and regions across six continents, underscoring the company’s rapidly growing global footprint.
Technological innovation remains the cornerstone of BYD’s development. In the first three quarters of 2025, the company’s R&D expenditure reached 43.75 billion yuan, an increase of 31% year-on-year. Cumulative R&D investment now exceeds 220 billion yuan, underscoring its long-term commitment to technological leadership.
Guided by its core values of “Elegance, Innovation, Technology”, Denza has successfully entered several Asian markets including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. In the first half of the year, the Denza D9 has emerged as the best-selling luxury MPV in several markets including Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
The brand has expanded its footprint across key regions in Europe and Latin America, playing a key role in accelerating the electrification transformation of the global luxury automotive market.