On May 14, 2026, the internationally authoritative brand valuation agency Kantar released the "2026 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands" list. Byd Company Limited achieved a brand value of $20.362 billion, securing the fifth position among global automotive brands and advancing one rank from the previous year. The brand value surged by 41% year-over-year, surpassing the $20 billion mark, and for the second consecutive year, Byd Company Limited maintained its status as the fastest-growing brand within the Kantar BrandZ global automotive industry, showcasing its comprehensive competitive strength. This achievement marks the fourth consecutive year Byd Company Limited has remained in the global top ten automotive brands, not only setting a new historical benchmark for Chinese automotive brands but also highlighting its leading capabilities in the global new energy vehicle sector.
The Kantar BrandZ is the world's largest consumer-centric brand valuation system, integrating consumer insights with a unique brand valuation methodology to provide authoritative rankings and analysis for brands worldwide. BrandZ is often referred to as the "Oscars of the brand world" and a significant investment indicator, having consistently witnessed and supported the growth of leading global brands over the past two decades. This repeated inclusion in the ranking serves as proof of Byd Company Limited's growing trust among global consumers.
In 2025, Byd Company Limited's global new energy vehicle sales reached 4.6 million units, propelling it into the top five global automotive groups by sales volume for the first time. It also retained its titles as the sales champion among automotive manufacturers in the Chinese market, the brand sales champion in the Chinese automotive market, and the global sales leader in the new energy vehicle market. Performance in overseas markets was particularly notable, with operations spanning 119 countries and regions globally and overseas sales reaching 1.05 million units. Byd Company Limited has long adhered to a "technology-first" philosophy, with annual R&D investment reaching 63.4 billion yuan in 2025, bringing cumulative R&D expenditure to over 240 billion yuan. In March 2026, Byd Company Limited launched its second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology, effectively addressing the global challenges of "slow charging" and "difficult charging in low temperatures" associated with the first half of vehicle electrification, signaling the successful completion of this phase. Concurrently, the company officially introduced its "Flash Charging China" strategy, planning to establish 20,000 flash charging stations across the country by year-end and initiating the "Flash Charging Planet" global plan. By the end of 2026, flash charging stations will be deployed on a large scale overseas, extending the flash charging network from China to the global market, offering users greater freedom and convenience in charging, and leading the electric vehicle industry into a comprehensive flash charging era.
Maintaining a position in the global top ten automotive brands for four consecutive years represents a milestone in Byd Company Limited's brand elevation and serves as a vivid reflection of the rise of China's automotive industry. From breaking technological monopolies to leading industry transformation, and from establishing a foothold in China to achieving global prominence, Byd Company Limited will continue to uphold its principle of "technology as king, innovation as the foundation," accelerate its global expansion, and consistently introduce higher-quality, higher-performance new energy vehicle products. This commitment aims to provide global consumers with greener and smarter mobility experiences and contribute Chinese strength to advancing the global automotive industry's transition to electrification and intelligence.
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