BYD expands global EV footprint, overtaking rivals in Europe and Brazil

BYD’s European market share more than doubled to 2.8 % in May, pushing the Chinese automaker ahead of Tesla, Ford and Nissan in the region. The company says it can become the world’s largest carmaker without entering the U.S. market and aims to surpass Toyota within five years. It is investing billions in Europe for fast‑charging infrastructure and its premium Denza brand, while planning to produce the Denza B5 in Brazil by 2027.

Exports surged in the first half of 2026, reaching 789 000 vehicles – almost a 100 % rise – with overseas sales now accounting for about 40 % of total deliveries, notably strong in Central and South America. In Brazil, BYD’s Dolphin Mini earned the Clean Mobility Award 2026 for the lowest emission index (0.39 MJ/km) among 942 tested cars, highlighting the brand’s rapid growth in the local EV market.

Overall BYD sold roughly 4.5 million cars in 2025, trailing Toyota’s 10.5 million but gaining ground through aggressive overseas expansion and a new, larger, more powerful second‑generation Dolphin Mini slated for future launch.