Little-known Chinese manufacturer in our region BYD (for “Build your dreams”“Build your dreams” in the language of Moliere), is nevertheless one of the most important players in the electric car market: it is indeed on the second step of the podium of honor of the brands that generally sell the most electric cars in the world. , just behind Tesla and ahead of Volkswagen.

On the Old Continent, the Chinese firm is best known for its buses and trucks, but began to conquer the European car market after its arrival in Norway from BYD Tan : 100% electric SUV that we should also find in our regions.

BYD: conquering Europe

At a time when many producers should not be present at Paris Motor Show 2022such as Audi, BMW, Citroën, Ferrari, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche or even Toyota, this is an opportunity for new players to take part in this new edition of the most visited car show in the world, which has been eagerly awaited since the cancellation of the 2020 section. due to a health crisis.

So, like newcomers Hopium or NamX, BYD will have a stand at the next Paris Motor Show, which will be held at the Porte de Versailles in Paris from October 17 to 23, 2022. However, this is not the first time. the Chinese manufacturer exhibited in Europe: indeed, BYD was already present at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008, but this time this presence at the Mondial de l’Auto accompanies its launch as a car manufacturer on the Old Continent.

We are waiting for you at the Paris Motor Show 2022! Get ready to experience all new energy vehicles #BYD has in stock.#Build your dreams #technology #green #future #electric #resistant #Cool the Earth by One Degree pic.twitter.com/Xas9zmLsQO

— BYD Global (@BYDGlobal) July 28, 2022

BYD: first deliveries at the end of the year

BYD intends to expand its distribution network in Europe, where the first Tang deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2022. Even if institution in France until officially announced, there is a high probability that BYD will settle in our region.

Among other European countries, BYD will also establish itself in the Netherlands: a partnership with distributor Louwman was recently announced with the opening of several sales points, including in Amsterdam, by the start of the 2022 school year.

BYD: a series of electric cars in the future

Pending the arrival of the compact BYD Dolphin or sedan BYD Seal, BYD’s range of electric vehicles will be inaugurated by the BYD Tang, a 100% electric 7-seater SUV.

It has a battery capacity of 86.4 kWh, which allows it to display a Range of 400 km according to the mixed WLTP cycle, as well as an electric motor with a capacity of 245 horsepower, which can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

#BYD reached a new milestone in the first half of 2022 when more than 640,000 new passenger vehicles were sold, including 133,762 in June #car #automobile #innovation https://t.co/Mffe3fZO67 pic.twitter.com/Ld4KYwBRIN

— BYD France (@BYDFranceSAS) July 7, 2022