On June 5th, BYD officially launched its operations in Gabon in collaboration with LOXEA, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, with a brand unveiling event held in BYD Showroom, Oloumi Industrial Zone. During the event, BYD introduced BYD ATTO3 and BYD DOLPHIN.

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, has officially launched the all-new BYD SEAL 7 DM-i, a premium plug-in hybrid sedan, across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The model is now available in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, with a launch in Bahrain to follow soon.

On April 24, 2025, BYD officially launched its operations in Benin in collaboration with CFAO Mobility. The event took place at a new showroom in Ganhi. During the event, BYD introduced BYD ATTO3 and BYD DOLPHIN and inaugurated an after-sales service center and showroom in Cotonou, Benin, providing local consumers with a comprehensive range of services.

BYD’s flagship SEALION 7 SUV has earned a maximum five-star safety rating in the latest round of tests by independent body Euro NCAP. The model, which was launched in Europe in late 2024 and features not only a Blade Battery but also BYD’s trademark Cell-to-Body construction, picked up the top rating with strong performances in all of the four key areas in Europe’s most stringent safety examination – Adult Occupant protection, Child Occupant protection, Vulnerable Road Users protection and Safety Assist.

On 16 April 2025, the BYD SEAGULL/DOLPHIN MINI was awarded the title of 2025 World Urban Car in the 2025 World Car Awards held at the New York International Auto Show, surpassing 11 other elite contenders from across the globe.

BYD has officially launched three advanced models—BYD SHARK, BYD SEALION 6, and BYD SEALION 7—in the South African market. This marks a significant milestone in BYD’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, sustainable mobility solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of South African consumers.