BYD Debuts at 2025 Japan Mobility Show with Global Launch of First K-EV

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BYD Debuts at 2025 Japan Mobility Show with Global Launch of First K-EV Global debut of BYD RACCO, the brand’s first all-electric K-EV designed exclusively for the Japanese market。 BYD launches dual “EV + PHEV” strategy, introducing its first plug-in hybrid for the Japanese market — the BYD SEALION 6 DM-i. Expanded “ONE BYD” presence with both passenger and commercial vehicle lineups, reinforcing BYD’s long-term commitment to Japan’s new energy transition. Tokyo, Japan – October 29, 2025 — BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), made its debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, unveiling the BYD RACCO, a lightweight all-electric K-EV designed specifically for the Japanese market, and launched its dual “EV + PHEV” strategy with the introduction of its first plug-in hybrid model for the Japanese market, BYD SEALION 6 DM-i. Under the theme “ONE BYD”, BYD showcased both passenger and commercial vehicles, marking an important step toward building a comprehensive lineup that integrates hybrid and pure-electric technologies for Japan. This milestone further expands BYD’s presence in the Japanese market, enhancing its brand strength and advancing a complete ecosystem for both passenger and commercial mobility. BYD’s passenger vehicle booth featured the all-new BYD RACCO and BYD SEALION 6 DM-i, alongside the upgraded BYD ATTO 3, BYD DOLPHIN, BYD SEAL, and the YANGWANG U9 supercar from BYD’s premium brand. The diverse display demonstrated BYD’s comprehensive product portfolio and commitment to offering Japanese customers innovative, sustainable mobility choices. Since entering the Japanese passenger vehicle market in July 2022, BYD has introduced several successful models, including the BYD ATTO 3, BYD DOLPHIN, BYD SEAL, and BYD SEALION 7. With the addition of the BYD RACCO and BYD SEALION 6 DM-i, BYD continues to strengthen its product lineup, aiming to launch seven to eight electric and hybrid models by 2027. To date, the BYD has established 66 retail outlets across Japan, steadily expanding its sales and service network. On the commercial vehicle front, BYD made the global debut of the BYD T35 all-electric truck and the J6 Living Car Concept, while also displaying the J7 medium-sized and K8 large electric buses. The BYD T35, developed in accordance with Japanese regulations and vehicle dimensions, is equipped with BYD’s signature Blade Battery, ensuring reliable performance and practicality. The model is expected to enter the Japanese market in 2026.   Since entering Japan’s new energy commercial vehicle market in 2015, BYD has achieved cumulative sales of approximately 500 electric buses, including the J6, J7, and K8 models, becoming the market leader in Japan’s electric bus segment. BYD’s pure-electric buses operate across the country, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, contributing to cleaner, more efficient public transportation systems. “This year marks the 20th anniversary of BYD in Japan and the first time our passenger and commercial vehicles are showcased together. From electric buses to electric cars and now our Super Hybrid DM-i models — BYD SEALION 6 DM-i and the world premiere of the K-EV — BYD has always aimed to offer safe, efficient, and high-quality new energy vehicles suited to Japan’s needs. We will keep strengthening our services, expanding our lineup, and working with Japanese customers toward a more sustainable future.” said Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division. Beyond Japan, BYD’s Asia-Pacific business covers more than 20 countries and regions across Asia and the Pacific Rim, spanning commercial vehicles, passenger cars, forklifts, and rail transit systems. From early leadership in commercial EVs to expanding its passenger car lineup, BYD continues to align closely with local customer demands and industry trends. With the introduction of the BYD RACCO K-EV, the extension into both electric and hybrid product lines, and the addition of customized electric trucks, BYD is actively contributing to the evolution of Japan’s new energy vehicle ecosystem. As its retail network and product portfolio continue to grow, BYD remains dedicated to localized innovation, supporting Japan’s sustainable mobility transformation and creating greater value for society. 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 worldwide. 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 110 countries and regions. 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 Evo, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, and Super e-Platform. 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.

Volvo Cars’ multi-adaptive safety belt, debuting in the upcoming EX60, named one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2025

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Volvo Cars’ Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt, Debuting In The Upcoming Ex60, Named One Of Time’s Best Inventions 2025 The world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, set to debut in Volvo Cars’ soon-to-be-revealed fully electric EX60 SUV, has been recognised as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 by TIME. Today, TIME revealed its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 300 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. For the second year in a row, Volvo Cars is honoured to be included on the list for its latest safety innovation. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is designed to even better protect occupants by adapting to the traffic conditions and the person wearing it. “We are proud to be recognised by TIME as a leader in automotive safety,” says Åsa Haglund, head of Volvo Cars Safety Centre. “With the multi-adaptive safety belt in the upcoming EX60, we’re leveraging real-time data to adapt to the situation and the person wearing it – providing smarter, personalised protection that can help reduce injury.” Leveraging real-time data from the car’s advanced interior and exterior sensors, the system can customise protection by adjusting to the current situation and the unique personal profile of drivers and passengers, such as their height, weight, body shape and seating position. For example, a larger occupant in a severe crash will receive a higher belt load setting to help reduce the risk of head injury, while a smaller occupant in a milder crash will receive a lower belt load setting to reduce the risk of rib fractures. The capabilities of the new multi-adaptive safety belt are designed to continuously improve via over-the-air software updates. As Volvo Cars gathers more insights, the car can improve its understanding of the occupants, new scenarios and response strategies. This invention demonstrates how Volvo Cars continues leading in safety innovation to better protect people by leveraging insight from real-world data. Last year, another Volvo Cars safety feature was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024. The pioneering Driver, available in the Volvo EX90 and ES90, uses real-time sensing technology to help detect if a driver is impaired, tired or distracted, so the car can step in to provide support if needed. The new safety belt will be introduced in the upcoming Volvo EX60, which will be revealed to the world on 21 January 2026 during a livestreamed event from Stockholm, Sweden. The small printTo compile this year’s list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME editors and correspondents around the world and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields – such as health care, AI, and green energy. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. Read TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 list here.       ——————————-  Volvo Cars in 2024 For the full year 2024, Volvo Car Group recorded a record-breaking core operating profit of SEK 27 billion. Revenue in 2024 amounted to an all-time high of SEK 400.2 billion, while global sales reached a record 763,389 cars.  About Volvo Car Group Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales to customers in more than 100 countries. Volvo Cars is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, where it is traded under the ticker “VOLCAR B”. “For life. To give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.” This purpose is reflected in Volvo Cars’ ambition to become a fully electric car maker and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. As of December 2024, Volvo Cars employed approximately 42,600 full-time employees. Volvo Cars’ head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars’ production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg and Shanghai (China). 

One millionth Volvo plug-in hybrid now on road

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One millionth Volvo plug-in hybrid now on road Volvo Cars reached an important milestone in its electrification journey in September, as it delivered its one millionth plug-in hybrid. The company is transitioning towards becoming a fully electrified car maker, with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) a significant pillar of the company’s growth today, as signified by this milestone. PHEVs made up 23 per cent of Volvo Cars’ global sales in the first half of 2025. PHEV sales grew from almost 46,000 units in 2019 to over 177,000 units in 2024, underpinned by strong demand for the XC60 and XC90 PHEV in all three main sales regions. The XC60 was the best-selling PHEV in Europe in 2024 and led the premium PHEV segment globally in the last three years. It continues to be a segment leader in 2025. Both the XC60 and XC90 were renewed last year, reinforcing their appeal in key markets such as Sweden, the US and China.   Thanks to the robust demand for its PHEVs, Volvo Cars has the highest share of PHEV sales of its total sales among all legacy premium car makers. It also continues to roll out new PHEVs, as demonstrated by the recently launched XC70 SUV, which is Volvo Cars’ first long-range plug-in hybrid with an electric range of over 200 kilometers under the CLTC testing cycle.   “Volvo Cars is committed to a fully electric future, and we will get there in a pace that suits our customers,” says Erik Severinson, chief commercial officer at Volvo Cars. “Our plug-in hybrid cars are a crucial bridge towards that future for those customers who are not yet ready to go fully electric.”   Internal Volvo Cars data shows that its PHEVs are often used as if they were fully electric, especially in urban areas. On average, drivers of Volvo PHEVs use their car without internal combustion power for around half of total driving time.   “While we invest and grow our presence in the growing premium fully electric segment, we will also continue to update and refresh our hybrids,” says Erik Severinson. “This allows more time for charging infrastructure to be built up, thereby easing the transition to a fully electric world.”   Volvo Cars has been a leading maker of plug-in hybrids for over a decade. It launched its first PHEV already in 2012, when it started selling a diesel PHEV variant of the V60 estate. For several years after, it was the only global car maker that offered a PHEV version of every model in its line-up. It currently offers PHEV variants on five different models, which complement a line-up of six fully electric models. This balanced product portfolio provides Volvo Cars with a strategic advantage, allowing it to offer premium electrified cars in all shapes and sizes to global customers.  ——————————-  Volvo Cars in 2024 For the full year 2024, Volvo Car Group recorded a record-breaking core operating profit of SEK 27 billion. Revenue in 2024 amounted to an all-time high of SEK 400.2 billion, while global sales reached a record 763,389 cars. About Volvo Car Group Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales to customers in more than 100 countries. Volvo Cars is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, where it is traded under the ticker “VOLCAR B”. “For life. To give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.” This purpose is reflected in Volvo Cars’ ambition to become a fully electric car maker and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. As of December 2024, Volvo Cars employed approximately 42,600 full-time employees. Volvo Cars’ head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars’ production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg and Shanghai (China).