KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker BYD has produced its 19 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), marking another major milestone in its production journey. The milestone vehicle, a Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 plug-in hybrid SUV, rolled off the production line on November 9, 2026.
BYD reached the 17 million-unit production milestone in July this year. This means the company has produced another 2 million NEVs in just around four months.
BYD became the world’s first automaker to produce 10 million NEVs in November 2024. It crossed the 15 million-unit mark in December 2025, followed by 16 million units in April 2026 and 17 million in July.
In October 2026, BYD produced 488,104 NEVs, taking its total production for the first ten months of the year to 3,627,050 units. This was a 0.45% decline compared to the same period last year.
The company sold 490,168 NEVs in October. Its cumulative sales from January to October reached 3,621,744 units.
It includes both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In Nepal, BYD leads the EV market with strong imports, popular models, and is distribution by Cimex Inc.
