BYD Showcases Electric Prowess at Japan Mobility Show 2023: A First for Chinese Automakers

• BYD became the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in the Japan Mobility Show in its 47-year history, highlighting Japan’s growing interest in electric vehicles.
• The BYD SEAL, a pure electric sporty sedan, is set to launch in Japan in Spring 2024.
• YANGWANG and DENZA, BYD’s subsidiary brands, showcased the latest models, YANGWANG U8 and DENZA D9, for the first time in Japan.

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, took center stage at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, previously known as the Tokyo Motor Show, at the Tokyo Big Sight. The company exhibited five of its NEV models along with an array of its advanced technologies. This momentous occasion not only marks BYD as the first-ever Chinese automaker to participate in this globally renowned event, but also underscores the Japanese market’s evolving inclination towards vehicle electrification.

At the event, the BYD SEAL, a pure electric sporty sedan, caught the spotlight. Set for its Japanese launch in Spring 2024, it was a focal point of the show. Adding to the excitement, YANGWANG, BYD’s premium electric sub-brand, showcased its inaugural model, the YANGWANG U8, as its very first display outside of the Chinese market. The innovative model flaunted a tank turn at the event, enchanting audiences with its pioneering technologies, superior craftsmanship, and futuristic design. Meanwhile, DENZA, another subsidiary of BYD, showcased its high-end luxury MPV, the DENZA D9, which drew considerable interest.

Adding star power to the event, Japanese motorsport legends Keiichi Tsuchiya, known as the real-life inspiration behind the iconic ‘Initial D’ character Takumi Fujiwara, the “Drift King” and the 24 Hours of Le Mans runner-up, made an appearance, thrilling motorsport enthusiasts in attendance.

On July 21, 2022, BYD entered the Japanese passenger vehicle market and commenced its rapid local development since then. To date, BYD operates 15 showrooms across major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. The company plans to open 100 showrooms by the end of 2025, anticipating Japan’s surging demand for new energy vehicles.

Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, said, “For 28 years, BYD has been unwavering in its commitment to technological innovations and its green dream. We’re striving to align diverse lifestyles with eco-conscious mobility choices. With Japanese consumers by our side, we’re promoting the adoption of EV products and technology, aiming to make ‘electric vehicle’ the ‘essential vehicle’ in people’s daily life, and to pioneer the transition to sustainable mobility.”

Atsuki Tofukuji, President of BYD AUTO JAPAN Inc., introduced the lineup on exhibition, with a spotlight on the BYD SEAL and its Japanese launch set in spring 2024. Tofukuji underscored BYD’s unwavering commitment to innovation, pointing to technologies such as the CTB technology, the e⁴ Platform, and the DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, among others. He further conveyed BYD’s aim to provide the Japanese market with more diverse new energy vehicle options in the future.

As of September 2023, BYD has accumulatively achieved global sales of over 5.4 million new energy vehicles, ranking as the global champion brand of the sector. Its global reach extends across six continents, covering more than 400 cities in over 70 countries and regions. Steadfast in its mission to leverage “Technological innovations for a better life”, BYD will continue to drive towards innovating electric mobility solutions, enhancing the vehicular experience for Japanese consumers, and steering towards a greener and more sustainable future.

About BYD

BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world.

For more information, please visit www.bydglobal.com.

About BYD Auto

Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 10 years in a row.

For more information, please visit www.byd.com.

Contacts

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Europe: Penny Peng, PressEU@byd.com tel: +31-102070888

North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503

Latin America: José Miranda, jose.miranda@byd.com tel: +56 9 96443906

Brazil: Pablo Toledo, pablo.toledo@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554

Middle East and Africa: Nikki Li, li.namin@byd.com tel: +86-18938862670