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Tesla delivers 42,508 vehicles in China in May, taking 7.3% share of NEV market

ranked third in the CPCA's NEV retail sales rankings, with and in first and second place with 38.1 percent and 7.8 percent shares, respectively.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) retail sales in China in May were 42,508 units, ranking third in the country's new energy vehicle (NEV) market with a 7.3 percent share, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on June 9.

That's up 332.65 percent from 9,825 units in the same month last year and up 6.39 percent from 39,956 units in April, according to data monitored by CnEVPost.

BYD's retail sales in May were 220,735 units, up 94.0 percent year-on-year, placing it first in the NEV market with a 38.1 percent share, according to the CPCA's ranking.

Tesla has a factory in Shanghai, its largest in the world, producing the Model 3 and Model Y, with an annual capacity of more than 1.1 million units.

Model 3 and Model Y breakdown sales figures in China are not yet available. Tesla's pattern is to produce vehicles in the first half of each quarter primarily for export and in the second half for the local market.

China's new energy passenger vehicle retail sales in May were 580,000 units, including 388,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 192,000 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), data released by the CPCA on June 8 showed.

This means that Tesla's share of the BEV market in China was 10.96 percent in May, slightly higher than April's 10.8 percent. It had a slightly lower share of the NEV market in May than the 7.58 percent it had in April.

Tesla's Shanghai plant exported 35,187 vehicles in May, considering the CPCA said on June 5 that Tesla sold 77,695 China-made vehicles in May.

That export figure was up 57.51 percent year-on-year but down 1.95 percent from April, CnEVPost's calculations show.

In the ranking released yesterday by the CPCA, GAC Aion came in second with a 7.8 percent share of May retail sales at 45,003 units, up 113.7 percent year-on-year.

SAIC-GM-Wuling ranked fourth with a 6.3 percent share of May retail sales, up 13.7 percent to 36,253 units.

ranked fifth with a 4.9 percent share of May retail sales, up 146.0 percent to 28,277 units.

ranked sixth with a 4.4 percent share, Changan Auto ranked seventh with a 4.2 percent share, Great Wall Motor ranked eighth with a 3.6 percent share, Leapmotor ranked ninth with a 2.1 percent share and Auto ranked 10th with a 1.9 percent share.

CPCA rankings: Top-selling automakers in China in May

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China EV battery installations in May: BYD extends lead in LFP market

remains the largest power battery maker in China, but 's lead in the LFP market expanded in May.

After regaining the top spot in the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) market over CATL in April, BYD extended its lead in this segment in May.

In May, China's power battery installations were 28.2 GWh, up 52.1 percent year-on-year and up 12.3 percent from 25.1 GWh in April, according to data released today by the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA).

CATL's power battery installed base in May was 11.67 GWh, ranking first with a 41.31 percent share, up from 40.83 percent in April.

BYD's power battery installed base in May was 8.68 GWh, ranking second with a 30.72 percent share, up 1.61 percentage points from 29.11 percent in April.

CALB ranked third with a 7.76 percent share of 2.19 GWh in May, down 0.98 percentage points from 8.74 percent in April.

Eve Energy ranked No. 4 in May with 1.33 GWh installed base and 4.71 percent share, down 0.77 percentage points from 5.48 percent in April.

Gotion High-tech ranked 5th in May with 1.01 GWh of installed base and a 3.58 percent share.

Gotion ranked fourth in March with 4.51 percent share, but was overtaken by Eve Energy in April.

China's ternary battery installed base in May was 9.0 GWh, accounting for 32.0 percent of total installed base, up 8.7 percent year-on-year and up 12.8 percent from April.

The installed base of LFP batteries was 19.2 GWh, accounting for 67.8 percent of the total installed base, up 87.2 percent year-on-year and up 11.8 percent from April.

In the LFP battery market, BYD installed 8.68 GWh in May, topping the list with a 45.30 percent share, up from 42.68 percent in April.

CATL's installed base in the LFP battery market in May was 5.90 GWh, ranking second with a 30.81 percent share, down from 33.65 percent in April.

In March, CATL's share of the LFP market was 39.47, higher than BYD's 38.88 percent, marking the first time it has overtaken BYD in this segment during the year.

BYD's share of the LFP market rebounded to 42.68 percent in April, regaining the lead over CATL's 33.65 percent.

Eve Energy and CALB ranked third and fourth in the LFP battery market with 6.33 percent and 6.14 percent shares, respectively.

In the ternary battery market, CATL ranked first with 63.87 percent of the installed base in May with 5.77 GWh.

CALB and LG Energy Solution ranked second and third in the ternary battery market with 11.26 percent and 7.48 percent shares, respectively.

China EV battery installations in May: 28.2 GWh

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BYD officially names F brand Fang Cheng Bao, initial model to be launched this year

Fang Cheng Bao's model lineup ranges from off-road vehicles to sports cars, and its initial model, a hardcore SUV codenamed SF, is expected to be launched this year.

(OTCMKTS: BYDDY) unveiled the official name of its F brand, with its first model to be launched within the year.

BYD officially announced its new sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao, the fifth in its brand matrix following the Dynasty series, Ocean series, Denza and Yangwang, according to a press release today.

The sub-brand will meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers by offering a series of unique and professional-grade new energy vehicle (NEV) models, BYD said.

Fang Cheng Bao's model lineup ranges from off-road vehicles to sports cars, and its initial model, a hardcore SUV codenamed SF, is expected to launch this year, according to the release.

Fang Cheng Bao's brand name literally translates to "Formula" and "Leopard," symbolizing the pursuit of a transformative rise and exploration of digital realms, according to BYD.

It blends the standards and rules of Formula with the agility and wild versatility of the Leopard, bringing out the distinctive essence of the brand and BYD's vision of the future of cars and lifestyles, the company said.

"Many people think that the global e-mobility transition is a revolution in the automobile industry, where vehicles powered by fossil fuels get replaced by electric cars. However, from BYD, we believe this is only a minor part of the whole transition, and a greater realm is unfolding," said BYD chairman and president Wang Chuanfu.

BYD envisions the Fang Cheng Bao as a prelude to a revolution.

With the attitude of always being ahead of the curve, Fang Cheng Bao and its users will decode the future of personalized automotive life through its diverse NEV offerings, BYD said.

BYD did not provide more information about Fang Cheng Bao's first model, though CnEVPost previously learned that the model codenamed SF will target a market with a price range of RMB 400,000 ($56,240) to RMB 600,000.

Xiong Tianbo, former head of BYD auto sales research institute, will be the general manager of the brand's sales division, leading the brand's product planning, channel sales and brand building, a company insider previously told CnEVPost.

Judging from the outline of the SF model, it is expected to compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at a lower price.

Fang Cheng Bao is the latest important piece of BYD's brand map.

BYD Group currently has the BYD Seagull, which starts at just 73,800 yuan, and the Yangwang U8, which has a pre-sale price of RMB 1,098,000, for sale and for consumers to reserve.

The company officially opened its first brand experience center on May 20, occupying five floors with a total area of 6,550 square meters.

Its model display area showcases models including the BYD Frigate 07, BYD Seagull, Denza D9 and Yangwang U8.

The experience center building's facade leaves an area in between the BYD and Yangwang logos, which appears to be its reserved spot for the Fang Cheng Bao logo.

Here are more explanations from BYD about the Fang Cheng Bao brand, as well as more pictures of the SF model.

BYD F brand to use new powertrain, targeting market with price above RMB 400,000

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BYD BYD F Brand China Electric eMobility eV Fang Cheng Bao

BYD officially names F brand Fang Cheng Bao, initial model to be launched this year

Fang Cheng Bao's model lineup ranges from off-road vehicles to sports cars, and its initial model, a hardcore SUV codenamed SF, is expected to be launched this year.

(OTCMKTS: BYDDY) unveiled the official name of its F brand, with its first model to be launched within the year.

BYD officially announced its new sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao, the fifth in its brand matrix following the Dynasty series, Ocean series, Denza and Yangwang, according to a press release today.

The sub-brand will meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers by offering a series of unique and professional-grade new energy vehicle (NEV) models, BYD said.

Fang Cheng Bao's model lineup ranges from off-road vehicles to sports cars, and its initial model, a hardcore SUV codenamed SF, is expected to launch this year, according to the release.

Fang Cheng Bao's brand name literally translates to "Formula" and "Leopard," symbolizing the pursuit of a transformative rise and exploration of digital realms, according to BYD.

It blends the standards and rules of Formula with the agility and wild versatility of the Leopard, bringing out the distinctive essence of the brand and BYD's vision of the future of cars and lifestyles, the company said.

"Many people think that the global e-mobility transition is a revolution in the automobile industry, where vehicles powered by fossil fuels get replaced by electric cars. However, from BYD, we believe this is only a minor part of the whole transition, and a greater realm is unfolding," said BYD chairman and president Wang Chuanfu.

BYD envisions the Fang Cheng Bao as a prelude to a revolution.

With the attitude of always being ahead of the curve, Fang Cheng Bao and its users will decode the future of personalized automotive life through its diverse NEV offerings, BYD said.

BYD did not provide more information about Fang Cheng Bao's first model, though CnEVPost previously learned that the model codenamed SF will target a market with a price range of RMB 400,000 ($56,240) to RMB 600,000.

Xiong Tianbo, former head of BYD auto sales research institute, will be the general manager of the brand's sales division, leading the brand's product planning, channel sales and brand building, a company insider previously told CnEVPost.

Judging from the outline of the SF model, it is expected to compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at a lower price.

Fang Cheng Bao is the latest important piece of BYD's brand map.

BYD Group currently has the BYD Seagull, which starts at just 73,800 yuan, and the Yangwang U8, which has a pre-sale price of RMB 1,098,000, for sale and for consumers to reserve.

The company officially opened its first brand experience center on May 20, occupying five floors with a total area of 6,550 square meters.

Its model display area showcases models including the BYD Frigate 07, BYD Seagull, Denza D9 and Yangwang U8.

The experience center building's facade leaves an area in between the BYD and Yangwang logos, which appears to be its reserved spot for the Fang Cheng Bao logo.

Here are more explanations from BYD about the Fang Cheng Bao brand, as well as more pictures of the SF model.

BYD F brand to use new powertrain, targeting market with price above RMB 400,000

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BYD begins pre-sales for 2023 Song Plus series SUVs as its model changeover continues

Pre-sales for the new Song Plus DM-i start at RMB 169,800 and the Song Plus EV at RMB 179,800.

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BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has been rolling out updated versions of its existing models over the past few months, and now it's the turn of the Song Plus line of SUVs.

BYD today began pre-sales of the 2023 Song Plus DM-i and Song Plus EV, and as it has done previously, the new energy vehicle (NEV) giant is naming these improved models Champion Editions.

BYD stopped production and sales of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022 to focus on plug-in hybrid models and pure electric models, the former being the DM series and the latter being the EV series.

Its product array includes the Dynasty series and the Ocean series, while the Song family models include both the Song Pro DM-i and Song Max DM-i in the Dynasty series and the Song Plus models in the Ocean series.

The new Song Plus DM-i is available in four versions with starting prices of RMB 169,800 ($23,810), RMB 179,800, RMB 189,800 and RMB 199,800 respectively.

The previously available BYD Song Plus DM-i was offered in seven versions with starting prices ranging from RMB 154,800 to RMB 218,800.

This means that the starting price of the 2023 Song Plus DM-i has been increased by RMB 15,000.

It is worth noting, however, that the Song Plus DM-i's two previously least expensive versions had an NEDC battery range of just 51 kilometers, which BYD has eliminated on the improved versions of the model.

The entry-level version of the new Song Plus DM-i has a battery range of 110 km and costs slightly more than the previous 110 km range version at RMB 167,800.

Nevertheless, BYD is likely to let the price drop when the model is officially launched, as is its usual practice.

The Song Plus EV Champion Edition also comes in four versions, starting at RMB 179,800, RMB 189,800, RMB 199,800 and RMB 219,800 respectively.

The previously available 2022 Song Plus EV has only two versions, with starting prices of RMB 186,800 and RMB 203,800 respectively. They both have an NEDC range of 505 km.

This represents a RMB 7,000 reduction in the starting price of the 2023 Song Plus EV.

The length, width and height of the new BYD Song Plus are 4,775 mm, 1,890 mm and 1,670 mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm.

For comparison, the old Song Plus has a length, width and height of 4,705 mm, 1,890 mm and 1,680 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,765 mm.

This means that the new Song Plus is longer but lower than the previous model.

The Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition is powered by an engine with a maximum power of 81 kW and uses an electric motor with a maximum power of 145 kW and a top speed of 170 km/h.

Compared to the old Song Plus DM-i, the engine power of the new model remains the same, but the electric motor power is higher than the 135 kW of its predecessor.

The Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition is available in two pure electric range versions with NEDC ranges of 110 km and 150 km and battery pack capacities of 18.3 kWh and 26.6 kWh, respectively.

The 2022 Song Plus DM-i has an NEDC range of 51 km, 100 km and 110 km and a battery pack capacity of 8.3 kWh and 18.3 kWh, respectively.

The Song Plus EV Champion Edition has two range versions with NEDC ranges of 520 km and 650 km, and a blade battery capacity of 71.8 kWh and 87.04 kWh, respectively.

The older Song Plus EV has an NEDC range of 505 km and a battery pack capacity of 71.7 kWh.

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BYD confident of gaining higher market share in next 3-5 years, says president

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China contributes 56% of global EV sales in Q1, Counterpoint says

The US overtook Germany as the world's second-largest EV market in the first quarter, while China remained in the lead, Counterpoint said.

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In the first quarter, the US overtook Germany as the world's second-largest electric vehicle (EV) market, while China still holds the lead, market research firm Counterpoint Research said in a report yesterday.

Global passenger EV sales grew 32 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, with one in seven vehicles sold in the quarter being electric, the report said.

Global EV sales were largely driven by China with 56 percent of total EV sales in the first quarter coming from this market, said Abhik Mukherjee, a research analyst at Counterpoint.

In China, while overall passenger vehicle sales fell 12 percent in the first quarter, EV sales rose a remarkable 29 percent year-on-year, the report said.

The removal of subsidies for NEV purchases in China led to lower-than-expected EV sales in January.

cut prices on its models globally in January, and then other car brands announced similar price cuts on their models starting in February, which led to improved sales of EVs, the report said.

During the February-March period, nearly 40 automakers, including , , , Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Honda and Toyota, cut the prices of their vehicles by hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars, which eventually stoked a competitive price war in China, the report noted.

Initially, it was thought that the price war would soon be over and the automakers would benefit from increased sales. However, as the price war continues to stretch, several Chinese automakers have reported reduced earnings or even losses, according to the report.

Globally, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 73 percent of all EV sales in the first quarter, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) made up the rest.

The top 10 EV models accounted for 37 percent of total passenger EV sales in the first quarter, with Tesla's Model Y remaining the world's best-selling model, followed by Tesla's Model 3 and BYD's Song, Counterpoint said.

In the first quarter, Tesla's Model Y became the world's best-selling passenger car model, even surpassing traditional fuel cars, according to the report.

By the end of 2023, global EV sales are expected to exceed 14.5 million units, said Soumen Mandal, senior analyst at Counterpoint, adding that US EV sales are expected to grow significantly this year with the implementation of the tax credit subsidy.

China NEV retail up 10.5% MoM to 580,000 in May, CPCA data show

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BYD confident of gaining higher market share in next 3-5 years, says president

Wang believes that the NEV change is a technological revolution, and only companies with core technologies will survive.

is confident of gaining a higher market share in the next 3-5 years, said Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant, at its 2022 annual shareholders meeting today.

Commenting on the price war in China's auto industry, Wang said BYD's scale, brand and technology advantages will help it outperform its peers in future competition.

From January to April, BYD retail sales in China rose 79.2 percent to 702,608 units, taking the No. 1 spot with an 11.9 percent share, according to a ranking released last month by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

FAW-Volkswagen sold 509,774 units at retail during the period, up 1.4 percent year-on-year, and ranked second with an 8.6 percent share, according to the ranking.

BYD sold 240,220 NEVs in May, up 108.99 percent from 114,943 units in the same month last year, according to data it released on June 1. The CPCA is expected to release its May sales rankings in the coming days.

On March 29, Wang said BYD aims to become the largest automaker in China by the end of this year.

The NEV industry is poised for big changes in the next 3-5 years, and the pace of change is now accelerating, Wang said today, adding that this is expected to accelerate further in the future and could exceed expectations.

For BYD, the toughest period is over and it will have a strategic opportunity period, Wang said.

BYD will leverage its existing industrial chain advantages, cost advantages, technology advantages and product advantages to further optimize its brand image and lead China's NEVs to the world, he said.

BYD has been vigorously expanding its production capacity in various regions since last year, and has now basically solved the problem of imbalance between supply and demand, Wang said.

The company's current production capacity and output of components can meet future market demand, he said, adding that BYD has made arrangements to meet the growing demand in overseas markets.

Wang believes that the NEV change is a technological revolution, and only companies with core technologies will survive.

If a company simply assembles, the probability of surviving is small, he said.

Companies that survive will also have a good strategic direction, because the industry's opportunity window is only 3-5 years, and the choice of models and technology lines is important, according to Wang.

He highlighted the importance of quick decision-making mechanisms, saying that auto companies tend to be large and have long decision-making mechanisms, but the NEV market is like a battlefield, requiring quick decisions.

Wang also mentioned his views on smart driving, saying that in the absence of changes in laws and regulations, smart driving technology is likely to be only an assist and difficult to commercialize.

In fully autonomous driving, any one safety accident will expose car companies to great responsibility and may drag down the sales of the whole model, he said.

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Svolt Energy plans to build battery plant in Thailand, report says

Svolt Energy is planning to invest $30 million to build a battery module pack plant in Thailand, according to local media.

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Svolt Energy, a battery maker that spun off from Great Wall Motor, is said to be planning to build a battery factory in Thailand as manufacturers in China's new energy vehicle industry chain target Southeast Asian markets.

Svolt Energy is planning to invest $30 million to build a battery module pack plant in Thailand, local media Cailian reported today, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Svolt Energy has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Svolt Energy Technology (Thailand) Co Ltd, in Thailand and is currently planning the construction of the new plant, the report said, without providing further details.

Svolt Energy was originally the power battery division of Great Wall Motor, which began research and development of batteries in 2012.

It became independent from Great Wall Motor in February 2018 to work on next-generation battery materials, cells, modules, PACKs, BMS, and energy storage technologies.

The battery maker currently has 11 production sites in China and one overseas production site in Heusweiler, Saarland, Germany, according to its website.

On September 9, 2022, Svolt Energy said it will build a cell factory for the European market in Lauchhammer, Brandenburg, Germany, which will be its second factory overseas.

Svolt Energy plans to produce the cells at its Lauchhammer facility and process them into packs at its Heusweiler facility, the company said at the time.

In 2019, Svolt Energy said it was aiming to build 120 GWh of power battery capacity globally by 2025.

It made several subsequent increases to that target and raised it to 600 GWh in December 2021.

In April, Svolt Energy installed 0.42 GWh of power batteries in China, ranking 8th with a 1.66 percent share, according to the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA).

and had 10.26 GWh and 7.32 GWh of batteries installed in April, ranking first and second with 40.83 percent and 29.11 percent shares respectively.

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BYD sees cumulative sales of Han and Tang family models exceed 1 million

Cumulative sales of Han family models reached 505,062 units and Tang family reached 501,662 units.

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BYD's (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) two flagship models have both sold more than 500,000 units since their launch, putting combined sales over the 1 million mark.

Cumulative sales of BYD's flagship Han family of sedan models reached 505,062 units and cumulative sales of its flagship Tang family of SUVs reached 501,662 units, bringing total sales of the two models to more than 1 million units, the new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced today.

The BYD brand's product array includes the Dynasty and Ocean series, with the Han and Tang being models in the Dynasty lineup, which includes both plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions.

The company launched the first-generation Han model in July 2020 and they see cumulative sales of more than 100,000 units in July 2021, according to data monitored by CnEVPost.

On March 16, BYD made the 2023 Han EV available, and on May 18, the hybrid Han DM-i and Han DM-p variants were launched.

BYD sold 240,220 NEVs in May, with Han family models contributing 20,387 units, down 14.82 percent year-on-year but up 42.28 percent from April.

From January to May, the Han family of models sold 71,784 units, up 63.72 percent year-on-year.

The BYD Tang originally debuted at the 2014 Beijing auto show and began production in 2015.

The Tang family of models sold 11,871 units in May, up 40.50 percent year-on-year and up 0.95 percent from April.

From January to May, Tang sold 56,682 units, an increase of 18.85 percent year-on-year.

BYD made the 2023 Tang DM-i available on March 16.

Both BYD Han and Tang family models target the mainstream market in the price range of RMB 200,000 ($28,090) - 300,000.

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BYD NEV sales in May: 240,220

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BYD warms up for F brand as official launch nears

The new brand's official name could be Fangchengbao, with the first model expected to compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.  |  BYDDY.US | HK

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BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) is starting to warm up its new brand, internally codenamed F brand, with its official launch set for later this month.

BYD's professional, personalized brand coming soon, the new energy vehicle (NEV) giant said on Weibo today.

"The door to F is now open," BYD said, suggesting that the new brand is the F brand.

At the same time, a Weibo account called "Fangchengbao" (literally, Formula Leopard) was registered and verified today.

Fangchengbao may be the official name of the F brand, as the background image of its profile is similar in style to the video accompanying BYD's preview Weibo today.

(Screenshot of BYD Weibo's video.)

BYD registered the Fangchengbao trademark in August last year. Late last month, the name of Shenzhen BYD Auto R&D Co Ltd changed to Shenzhen Fangchengbao Automobile Sales Co Ltd, perhaps paving the way for the brand's launch.

BYD said at an event marking the rollout of the company's 3 millionth NEV on November 16, 2022, that in addition to the Yangwang brand, BYD will launch a highly specialized and personalized new brand in 2023.

The new brand will meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers, and it will focus on building with users, BYD chairman and president Wang Chuanfu said at the time.

In February, local media reported that the new brand's internal code name would be F brand. BYD subsequently confirmed it.

On March 31, CnEVPost learned that the new brand is expected to officially launch its first model codenamed SF in June to target a market with prices ranging from RMB 400,000 ($56,260) to 600,000.

Xiong Tianbo, former head of BYD's sales research institute, will be the general manager of the F brand's sales division, leading the brand's product planning, channel sales and brand building, a company insider previously told CnEVPost.

CnEVPost obtained several spy photos of the SF model in March and learnt that the first model of the F brand is expected to compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

BYD expected to unveil 1st model of F brand in Jun

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