BYD makes much more than cars. These 5 side hustles also helped turn the Chinese EV giant into a challenger to Elon Musk's Tesla.
Like its rival Tesla, BYD makes and sells a range of products alongside its electric vehicles, from solar panels to buses.
Workers found in “slavery-like conditions” at BYD construction site
Authorities rescued 163 workers living in inhumane conditions, prompting BYD to sever ties with its construction partner.
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Brazil says workers at EV maker BYD's site are trafficking victims
STORY: Chinese workers at a construction site in Brazil for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD are ...
A turning point in EV dominance is coming in 2025, report says
Figures suggest China's EV sales are set to reach a critical turning point next year, putting the country ahead of the West ...
Tesla Or BYD: Which EV Giant Will Sell More Battery Electric Vehicles In Q4?
BYD Co Ltd overtook Tesla Inc in Q4 2023 as the world's biggest battery electric vehicle seller. Tesla, however, took back ...
Construction for Chinese EV company BYD factory shut down over alleged forced labour
More than 160 Chinese nationals working in "slave-like conditions" to build a factory for BYD have been found in Brazil, ...
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BYD is offering free car insurance on select EVs in new end-of-year sales promo
From today, December 26, 2024, through January 26, 2025, BYD is offering free car insurance on select PHEVs and EVs in its Ocean and Dynasy lineups. The promo includes several top-selling EVs, ...
China is winning the race for 5-minute EV charging
Charging is often cited as a main reason drivers aren't embracing EVs. In the US, charging times range from 20 minutes to 50 ...
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Will BYD take over Europe’s struggling EV market?
Could BYD be on target to dominate the European EV market? In typical Chinese brand fashion, BYD stands for “Build Your ...
BYD Denies Workers At Brazilian Site Were Treated Like Slaves, Accuses “Foreign Forces” Of Smearing Campaign
Local authorities said the contractor employed by BYD was forcing 163 Chinese workers to endure slave-like conditions at the ...