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BYD reaches 15,000-car sales milestone in New Zealand
The Chinese brand is growing quickly in the New Zealand market and strengthening its presence in EVs and plug-in hybrids.
21 September 2026 1 min read 17 views
BYD Auto New Zealand has gone beyond 15,000 registrations, a result that confirms its rise in the local market. The milestone comes just a few years after the brand entered the country, and it is now one of the names to watch in electrified mobility.
For Italian motorists, it is an interesting signal: BYD is expanding its international footprint with battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models that are becoming increasingly competitive, relying on price, technology and range to win over new customers.