BYD announces major partnership to 'move closer to ultimate goals' after record sales year

BYD announces major partnership to 'move closer to ultimate goals' after record sales year

BYD has announced a major new partnership as the Chinese manufacturer looks to accelerate its offering of electric vehicles in the UK.The Chinese brand has partnered with Electric Vehicles UK to provide clear and accessible information about zero emission vehicles to potential customers.BYD has quickly become one of the UK's favourite brands, despite launching less than two years ago, with drivers impressed with affordable prices and technologic…

BYD links up with Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) to fight EV misinformation as UK sales surge

London, Jan 31, 2026, 22:11 GMT Chinese automaker BYD said on Thursday it had joined Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), an industry-to-consumer group founded in 2024, as the two sides push back on misinformation about electric vehicles (EVs). “We’re delighted to be joining EVUK to fully support its mission to increase consumer awareness of electric vehicles,” said Bono Ge. (Transport + Energy) EVUK has made combating disinformation a central plank, sa…

BYD Is Already Cleared to Sell EVs in Canada, Giving It a Big Head Start Over Rivals

As Canada prepares to reopen the door to Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) under a new tariff-quota system, most attention has been focused on which automaker could move fastest once restrictions ease. While Tesla appears best […]

BYD Begins Trial Production at First European Passenger Car Plant

BYD began on Thursday trial production at its first European plant in Hungary, following delays in completing construction of the passenger vehicle factory. Manufacturing fully electric vehicles in Europe will allow the automaker to avoid the European Commission tariffs imposed in October 2024 on imported EVs. Production is expected to begin in the second quarter. The development was announced on Thursday by László Botka — mayor of Szeged — wher…

BYD partners with EVUK to combat EV disinformation

BYD has teamed up with Electric Vehicle UK (EVUK) to combat disinformation surrounding EVs and help UK motorists make a seamless transition from petrol and diesel to electric. EVUK is an industry-to-consumer body aimed at helping the country meet its 2029 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate – reaching around 30% EV share for used sales and 80% for new sales. In doing so, EVUK challenges false information surrounding electric vehicles and campaig…

BYD and Electric Vehicles UK Partner for a Fully Electric Future

BYD is partnering with Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), an industry-to-consumer organisation which aims to accelerate the UK’s move towards a fully electric future. Founded in 2024, Electric Vehicles UK’s mission is to make electric mobility more trustworthy, accessible, and easy for car buyers to understand. They do this by challenging misinformation and campaigning to lower the barriers that prevent drivers from making the switch. As the leading N…