BYD took 15 years; from 10 million to 15 million units, it only took 13 months.
Technological breakthroughs lead to industrial transformation: BYD’s 15 millionth new energy vehicle rolls off the production line.
The 15 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line, marking another historic moment for China’s automotive industry. This milestone is not only the culmination of BYD’s 17 years of dedicated effort, but also signifies that China’s automotive industry has officially entered a new stage of global leadership, reshaping the global automotive industry’s competitive landscape with its technological prowess.
From the first new energy vehicle rolling off the production line to reaching its first 5 million units, BYD took 15 years; from 10 million to 15 million units, it only took 13 months.
This exponential growth rate not only set a new record in the history of the global automotive industry, but also demonstrates the leapfrog development of China’s automotive industry from catching up to leading.
While traditional automakers are still figuring out their transformation, BYD, with its unwavering commitment to its technological strategy, has become a vivid illustration of the transformation and upgrading of China’s manufacturing industry, showcasing the core competitiveness of Chinese brands in the global market.
Milestones set industry benchmarks; technology empowers core products.
Supporting this accelerated pace is BYD’s long-term commitment to its “technology-driven” strategy. By the first three quarters of 2025, BYD’s cumulative R&D investment had exceeded 220 billion yuan, with 43.75 billion yuan invested in the first three quarters alone, representing a year-on-year increase of over 30%. This massive R&D investment has spurred numerous disruptive technologies, including the Super e-Platform, YiSiFang, YunLian System, and TianShen Eye, all of which have been implemented. This has accelerated the company’s intelligent vehicle deployment and addressed core pain points in new energy vehicles such as safety, range, and handling.
These technological achievements have ultimately translated into product competitiveness, giving BYD a strong brand premium in the global market. By empowering itself with technology, BYD has solidified its leading position and promoted the value upgrade of “Made in China” to “Chinese Brand”.