BYD records 4.6 m NEV Sales in 2025
View(s):BYD has retained its position as the world’s largest seller of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), recording total global sales of 4,602,436 units in 2025. The achievement marks another major milestone for the company and reinforces its leadership in the global transition towards sustainable mobility.
In 2025, BYD also became the world’s largest seller of battery electric vehicles, reflecting sustained growth across its fully electric portfolio. The company’s performance was driven by strong demand across both domestic and international markets, supported by continued investment in technology, manufacturing scale, and vertically integrated clean energy solutions, the company’s Sri Lanka unit said in a media release.
A key driver of this growth was BYD’s accelerated international expansion. For the first time, annual overseas sales surpassed one million units, reaching over 1.04 million vehicles across more than 110 countries. This represents a 145 per cent year on year increase, with Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia emerging as key growth regions. China remains BYD’s largest market, accounting for the majority of total NEV sales.
This global momentum is reflected in Sri Lanka, where BYD has been leading sales in the brand new segment in EVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February 2025. Through its authorised distributor, John Keells CG Auto, BYD has introduced nine models to the local market, including DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL, M6, ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEALION 5, SEALION 6, and SHARK 6.
Commenting on the milestone, John Keells CG Auto, CEO, Charith Panditharatne said, “As the world’s leading new energy vehicle brand, BYD’s rapid rise in the global automotive industry reflects its strength in cutting-edge technology and engineering. We are proud to be part of BYD’s journey in Sri Lanka and believe the brand will play a critical role in accelerating the country’s transition to new energy mobility in the years ahead.”
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