Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has experienced a remarkable surge in profits during the second quarter, with a staggering 145% increase, attributed largely to record-breaking deliveries. This growth occurs amidst an ongoing EV price war in China that is constraining margin expansion across the sector.
Outpacing renowned automaker Volkswagen earlier this year, BYD has retained its position as China’s best-selling car brand throughout the first half of the year. The second quarter was particularly noteworthy, marked by the delivery of an unprecedented 703,000 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs), a remarkable 98% surge compared to the previous year. These impressive numbers have propelled BYD’s revenue up by 67%, exceeding $21.4 billion.
The surge in deliveries has been a driving force behind BYD’s profits, which more than doubled during Q2, reaching $933 million. This represents the company’s second-highest quarterly profit, second only to the fourth quarter of 2022 when it recorded $1 billion.
In addition to its financial achievements, BYD has also extended its lead in China’s EV market, resulting in a net income growth of 204.7% for the first half of the year. July marked another milestone for the company, as it achieved a new monthly sales record for the third consecutive month. This growth was fueled in part by the popularity of its Dynasty and Ocean brands, with a year-on-year increase of 54%.
However, despite its remarkable achievements, BYD has yet to surpass Tesla as the world’s largest manufacturer of battery-electric vehicles. In the first half of the year, BYD reported net earnings of $1.5 billion, an impressive surge from the $493 million recorded during the same period in 2022. Notably, the company’s profit leaped by an impressive 144% in the second quarter alone, following a fivefold increase in the first quarter.
The first half of 2023 saw BYD selling a total of 1,255,637 passenger EVs and PHEVs. Of these, 352,162 were battery-electric vehicles, while 348,081 were plug-in hybrids. Out of the total battery-electric vehicles sold, 10% were exported. Despite these remarkable figures, Tesla maintains its lead in the EV sales race, having sold 889,015 vehicles in the first half of the year.
BYD’s exceptional growth in profits and deliveries underscores its rising prominence in the EV market, solidifying its position as a formidable player in the industry.
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