BYD posted its strongest monthly sales performance of 2026 in July, signaling that the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer is gaining momentum after a slower start to the year. The company sold a record 179,841 passenger vehicles and pickups overseas, an impressive 124.3% increase from the same month last year. BYD said demand for its latest flash-charging models remained strong despite July traditionally being a slower sales month in China. Year-to-Date Sales Still Trail 2025Although recent months have shown a clear recovery, BYD’s cumulative sales remain below last year’s pace. Overseas passenger vehicle and pickup sales reached 969,208 units during the first seven months of 2026, accounting for 43.5% of total deliveries.