BYD Passenger Car Sales Surpass 5,000 Units in Japan
BYD Celebrates 5,000th Electric Vehicle Sale in Japan
BYD, a leading electric vehicle (EV) company, has achieved a significant milestone in Japan's auto market. The company announced that the 5,000th passenger vehicle sold in Japan is the Sealion 07 EV, locally known as the Sealion 7.
BYD, which trades as 1211 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and BYDDY on the Over-the-Counter Market, entered Japan's passenger vehicle market in July 2022. The company began its journey in the Japanese market with the launch of the Atto 3, a compact electric SUV (sport utility vehicle).
The Sealion 07 EV, the latest addition to BYD's Japanese lineup, was launched in April. Despite limited data on specific sales figures in Japan since the company's entry, BYD has demonstrated strong growth and presence in other Asian markets, such as Thailand, where its sales jumped 49.4% in 2025 to 2,738 units in July alone.
However, the available data does not provide explicit information on which BYD passenger vehicle models are currently sold in Japan. The search results do not list any BYD models in Japan's electric vehicle segment, which includes notable entrants like Toyota's bZ4X and Subaru's Solterra.
The Atto 3, known as the BYD Yuan Plus in China, is the first model developed by BYD for global markets. As BYD continues its expansion in Japan, it is expected that more models will be introduced to cater to the diverse needs of Japanese consumers.
In conclusion, while specific sales figures and models offered by BYD in Japan remain undisclosed, the company's achievement of selling over 5,000 passenger vehicles in Japan is a testament to its growing presence in the Japanese auto market. With its commitment to sustainable mobility solutions, BYD is poised to make a significant impact in Japan's transition towards electric vehicles.
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- BYD, a Chinese automaker trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as 1211 and OTC Market as BYDDY, has celebrated the sale of its 5,000th electric vehicle in Japan, the Sealion 07 EV.
- The Sealion 07 EV, BYD's latest offering in Japan, was launched in April 2023, and the company entered Japan's passenger vehicle market in July 2022 with the Atto 3, a compact electric SUV.
- Despite limited data on specific sales figures in Japan, BYD has shown strong growth in other Asian markets, like Thailand, where its sales skyrocketed by 49.4% in 2025.
- The Sealion 07 EV, known as the BYD Yuan Plus in China, is BYD's first model developed for global markets, and it is anticipated that more models will be introduced to cater to the varied lifestyles and preferences of Japanese consumers.
