BYD in China has not just an ace but a whole card up their sleeve. Over the course of a few days of touring, they showed off their headquarters in Shenzhen, Di Space Museum, and All-Terrain Circuit in Zhengzhou. Here, you can see that BYD isn't just making cars—they're making the future.
BYD is their main brand sold worldwide. They also have the more premium Denza, Fangchengbao for luxury off-roaders, and Yangwang, an ultra-luxury and high-performance brand. In fact, the Yangwang U9 is currently the fastest production car in the world, reaching 496 km/h.
BYD boasts of their various platforms such as DM-i, DM-O, and the new DM-P for All-Wheel Drive plug-in hybrids. For EVs, they have the e-Platform 3.0, the Super e-Platform that can charge 400 km in just 5 minutes, and the e4 used by Yangwang models.
Their Blade Batteries come in various sizes (short, square, long) and use cell-to-body technology, making them safer and more durable than other batteries. One of BYD's proudest features is that they do not easily explode or catch fire even if punctured.
In their R&D Division, they have 120,000 engineers and over 35,000 patents approved, while 59,000+ are pending. They also have Golden Patents which are important not only to BYD but to the entire country. This dedication to innovation is why they are ahead of the competition.
At the All-Terrain Circuit, BYD showcased the capabilities of their vehicles. The Yangwang U9 has powerful acceleration and cornering, while the Yangwang U8 has a unique feature that can float on water for up to 30 minutes—a big help in flood-prone countries like the Philippines.
Apart from cars, they also make SkyRail and SkyShuttle, electric trains that are affordable to build and can provide faster transportation in cities. This could be the answer to Metro Manila's traffic jams if implemented.
From cars, SUVs, luxury brands, batteries, to trains, BYD is showing that they can change the future of mobility. Consider that they only started making cars in 2003, but now they are one of the world's leaders. It's no wonder why they continue to be admired and eagerly awaited for their next steps.
