BYD Philippines

[Walter]

Shouldn't the EV model be priced lower due to lesser tax than Hybrid? unless of course its already priced way higher in the first place.
if true the 2.2M price tag is very good and will undercut most gas fed SUV and even lowered than most mid tier model PPVs.

Batteries are expensive.

[dr. d]

Shouldn't the EV model be priced lower due to lesser tax than Hybrid? unless of course its already priced way higher in the first place.
if true the 2.2M price tag is very good and will undercut most gas fed SUV and even lowered than most mid tier model PPVs.

they are here, first and foremost, to make money.
but i wonder, how much is the japanese manufacturer's equivalent model offering?

[ice15]

BYD Tang DM-i officially lands in PH priced at P2.098-M | TopGear PH

It packs a 1.5-liter generator that provides power to the 21.5kWh lithium-iron phosphate BYD Blade Battery. The battery helps propel the front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor that churns out a total of 267hp and 315Nm of torque.

the Tang DM-i features a Type 2 charger that supports DC charging of up to 40kW, allowing recharging from 30-80% in just half an hour. It promises a maximum EV-only range of 110km and an extended range of 1,160km. Top speed is listed at 200kph and 0-100kph at 7.5sec. The vehicle also has V2L capabilities.

[ice15]

BYD PH confirms upcoming launch of eMAX 9 DM-i luxury MPV | Autoindustriya

Known as the BYD Xia in the Chinese market

[ice15]

I wonder of any local units are affected...

BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues | Reuters

[ice15]

Sunday China Drive | BYD Sealion 06: replaces outgoing Sealion 6 with 800V platform and DiSus-C suspension | Car News China

[ale828]

I wonder of any local units are affected...

BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues | Reuters

I dont think so. Those were never released officially by Solar Transport and AC mobility.
AFAIK the earliest release of a PHEV or EV by Solar transport (previous BYD dealer) is the Song Pro PHEV which was a precursor to the Sealion 6 and the BYD Dolphin. and then the HAN and TANG EV which was the newer model than that from the recall.

[ice15]

BYD PH confirms upcoming launch of eMAX 9 DM-i luxury MPV | Autoindustriya

The all-new BYD eMax 9 DM-i is now in PH with a P2.678-M starting price | TopGear PH

BYD eMax 9 DM-i Advance – P2,678,000
BYD eMax 9 DM-i Premium –P2,998,000

[donski]

Hmnn sana walang BYD model na nakarating sa Pinas na may issue na parang grounded pag naka charge.

[ice15]

BYD prepping to launch Sealion 7 EV in PH? | Autoindustriya

unlike the Sealion 5 and Sealion 6, which are plug-in hybrids, the Sealion 7 is a fully electric midsize crossover with seating for five passengers. The DOE list includes the vehicle size that measures 4830 mm long, 1925 mm wide, and 1620 mm tall. By those numbers, the Sealion 7 competes directly with the likes of the Tesla Model Y.

[ice15]

BYD Sealion 8 PHEV now on DOE's list, launching in PH soon? | Autoindustriya

[ale828]

BYD Sealion 8 PHEV now on DOE's list, launching in PH soon? | Autoindustriya

Looks like it will compete with the Byd Tang Dm-i being both a 7 seater PHEV unit or maybe they will price it as a premium model in and around the 3M price tag

[Verbl Kint]

BYD prepping to launch Sealion 7 EV in PH? | Autoindustriya0

They need a model which can compete with the Model Y. I hope they bring in the 2026 refreshed model and the same pricing as in Australia, where the base model Sealion 7 is about ₱350,000 cheaper than the base Model Y. The Tesal Model Y RWD is currently at ₱2,369,000 in the Philippines.

[ice15]

ANG TUNAY NA ISTORYA SA PALPAK NA SERBISYO AT INSURANCE NG BYD BGC.
Dami Mong Alam

[donbuggy]

BYD hails windfall as Iran oil crisis supercharges Chinese EV outlook | Nikkei Asia
Wang Chuanfu predicts 'another level' of overseas sales, lifting goal by 15%: sources.
by Cissy Zhou
March 31, 2026

HONG KONG -- China's electric vehicle king BYD has acknowledged reaping a windfall as the Middle East conflict drives up gasoline prices and makes EVs more attractive, according to informed sources.

Founder and Chairman Wang Chuanfu told analysts at a closed-door briefing on Monday that skyrocketing oil prices are expected to push BYD's overseas sales to "another level" this year, according to multiple people familiar with the session. Wang singled out markets such as Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, where he said daily sales volumes are now as high as what the carmaker could previously sell in two weeks.

The automaker has raised its annual overseas sales target to 1.5 million cars, a 15% jump from a previous goal of 1.3 million units, Wang informed analysts last week and repeated at Monday's event. The company did not immediately respond to Nikkei Asia's request for comment.

The chairman's remarks -- which reflect a jump in oil from around $60 a barrel at the beginning of the year to over $100 due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz in the Iran war -- will buoy hopes for a turnaround powered by overseas markets after a disappointing 2025.

Archive.

[ice15]

BYD prepping to launch Sealion 7 EV in PH? | Autoindustriya

The BYD Sealion 7 is on its way to MIAS later this week | TopGear PH

[ice15]

Second generation Atto 3

BYD teases the new Atto 3 ahead of its 2026 Beijing Auto Show debut | TopGear PH

[anonemus]

The European premium off-road monopoly is officially over. Watch as the 2026 BYD Leopard 8 effortlessly climbs a near-vertical dirt mountain while completely missing a rear wheel, relying purely on the groundbreaking DiSus-P intelligent hydraulic body control system. This is not a visual trick; it is a forensic demonstration of software-defined engineering completely destroying traditional mechanical laws.

In today's technical deep dive, we tear down the hardware and thermodynamic architecture of China's newest off-road monster. We expose exactly why the multi-chamber pneumatic air suspensions utilized by legacy brands like Land Rover and Porsche are fatally flawed under extreme thermal stress, and how BYD’s ultra-high-pressure hydraulic matrix reallocates load in milliseconds to maintain absolute structural equilibrium.

From the decentralized Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) platform and Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) structural rigidity to the predictive Lidar pre-emptive strike system, discover why the era of heavy mechanical driveshafts and traditional differentials has been executed by digital processing power. The old guard is trapped in the past century, and the new rules of chassis dynamics have just been rewritten.

https://youtu.be/THm1pEDYjNg?si=KmJKPXiYlPCY37BV

Panalong tech. Ibang level.

[Aliya Jazz]

This could be a good move for BYD in the Philippines. Ayala has a strong network and experience in the auto business, so it might help improve dealership reach, after sales support, and overall brand confidence. It will be interesting to see how pricing and availability change moving forward.

[ice15]

offer is only available to BYD owners in China

BYD is assuming financial liability if you crash while using its self-driving tech | Engadget

According to BYD, the company will "directly cover all resulting economic losses" if a driver uses the Urban Navigate on Autopilot feature in compliance with all regulations and gets into an at-fault accident. As reported by Electrek, the guarantees includes repairs to the owner's car, third-party property damage and personal injury costs. Along with that, the guarantee doesn't have a payout cap, doesn't require a separate insurance policy and won't raise insurance premiums, according to Electrek. BYD said this offer is good for one year for new customers, or existing owners as soon as they upgrade to the God's Eye 5.0 system.

Read More: BYD Is Assuming Financial Liability If You Crash While Using Its Self-Driving Tech