25 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD in 2024

 

25 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD- Founded in 22 January 2003, BYD has become one of the leading rechargeable battery manufacturers in the world. Furthermore, BYD also has been recognized as one of the world's largest automotive companies with many different car models.  Through BYD Auto, This company produced many new energy vehicles (NEV). In real life, this term of “new energy vehicles (NEV)” indented to the types of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Operationally, As of 2024, BYD Auto successfully continued their rapid development with a sales volume of 4.27 million new energy vehicles (NEVs), including both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).

 

Furthermore, financially, according to BYD’s Annual Report in 2024, the total assets of BYD Auto reached RMB 783 billion or equivalent to USD 109.6 billion with total liabilities around RMB 584 billion or equivalent to  USD 81.7 billion. In  terms of business performance, BYD showed positive solid performance in 2024 with total operating revenue reaching RMB 777 billion or equivalent to USD 108 billion and successfully gained net income of RMB 41.5 billion or equivalent to USD 5.8 billion.

As a global automotive company, BYD Auto has some best-selling auto car models in 2023 and these models have become the backbone of the company in gaining the financial revenue and net income. Here are the 25 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD in 2024. All of the data were obtained from car.yiche.com.  

 

The Rank of 25 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD in 2024

 

Rank	BYD Model	Total Global Sales in 2024
		(in Units)
1	BYD Song Plus	511,962
2	BYD Seagull	479,294
3	BYD Qin Plus	443,186
4	BYD Yuan Plus	309,536
5	BYD Qin L	284,345
6	BYD Song Pro	280,755
7	Destroyer 05	263,649
8	Han	258,452
9	Seal 06DM-i	236,495
10	BYD Dolphin	198,320
11	BYD Yuan UP	158,293
12	BYD Tang	153,365
13	BYD Song L DM-i	145,558
14	BYD Seal	97,421
15	BYD Sea Lion 07EV	62,518
16	Song L EV	58,007
17	Seal 07 DM-1	37,123
18	Sea Lion 05DM-i	24,069
19	Seal 06GT	18,300
20	BYD e6	15,393
21	BYD e2	8,742
22	Frigate 07	8,635
23	BYD Qin	4,721
24	BYD Yuan Pro	1,754
25	BYD D1	600
Source : car.yiche.com

 

 

The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD in 2024

 

 

 

The Brief Description of 25 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD in 2024

 

 1. BYD Song Plus      

 

BYD Song Plus is a compact crossover SUV introduced in September 2020. To date, BYD Song plus is available in fully electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (DM-i). Technically, the BYD Song Plus EV is equipped with a single electric motor producing 150 kW and featured with a 71.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Meanwhile, The BYD Song Plus DM-i Combines a 1.5 L gasoline engine with an electric motor for a total output of around 139 hp. Statistically, in 2024, BYD Song Plus became the world’s best-selling car models of BYD in 2024 with global vehicle sales reaching 511,962 units.

 

2. BYD Seagull

 

The BYD Seagull is a battery electric city car manufactured from 2023. Operationally, the assembly location of Seagull is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi and Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. Specifically, the BYD Seagull is equipped with Lithium iron phosphate with capacity of 30.08 kWh and 38.88 kWh. Furthermore, the electric motor used BYD TZ180XSH permanent magnet synchronously. Statistically, in 2024, total global sales of BYD Seagull reached 479,294 units.

 

3. BYD Qin Plus    

 

BYD Qin Plus is the second generation of BYD Qin (Compact car) introduced in 2020 at Guangzhou Auto Show. Specifically, The BYD Qin Plus is available in two primary versions, namely the Qin Plus EV (fully electric) and the Qin Plus DM-i (plug-in hybrid). Based on powertrain, BYD Qin Plus DM-i uses a hybrid system, Combining a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor and 18.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.   Furthermore, the Qin Plus EV is equipped with BYD's Blade Battery technology with different battery capacities of 47.5 kWh, 57 kWh, and 71.7 kWh. Furthermore, Electric motor options include a 100 kW motor for entry-level models and a 150 kW  motor for higher trims. Statistically, in 2024, BYD Qin Plus became the 3rd world’s best-selling car model from BYD with global sales reaching 443,186 units.

 

4. BYD Yuan Plus/ Atto 3    

BYD Auto 3 or BYD Yuan Plus (marketed in China and Latin America) is a compact crossover SUV introduced in 2022. Operationally, the assembly of BYD Atto 3/ BYD Yuan Plus located in China (Changsha, Hunan; Changzhou, Jiangsu; Hefei, Anhui),  Thailand (Rayong), and India (Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu). Basically, this car was equipped with different battery capacities, namely 49.92 kWh BYD Blade LFP, 50.25 kWh BYD Blade LFP, and 60.48 kWh BYD Blade LFP.  Based on the sales, total global sales of BYD Yuan Plus/ Atto 3 in 2024 reached 309,536 units.

 

5. BYD Qin L

BYD Qin L is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) from BYD officially launched in 2024. This BYD Qin L designed by Wolfgang Egger and the assembly location is in Hefei, Anhui, China. Based on powertrains, BYD Qin L used Petrol plug-in hybrid (1.5 L BYD472QC I4 Atkinson cycle) and the BYD Qin L powered with battery of 10.08 kWh LFP Blade battery FWD or 15.87 kWh LFP Blade battery. Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of  BYD Qin L reached 284,345 units.

 

6. BYD Song Pro      

 The Song Pro is a mid-size crossover SUV and it was introduced in early 2019. Specifically, The BYD Song Pro has 3 different power trains, namely petrol-powered Song Pro (until 2022), the fully electric Song Pro EV (until 2021),  and the plug-in hybrid Song Pro DM (updated to DM-i in 2022). The Updated Song Pro DM-1 is equipped with different engine and battery, namely BYD476ZQB 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 and battery of 15.7 kWh, BYD472QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 and different battery capacity of 8.3 kWh, 12.9 kWh, and 18.3 kWh LFP Blade, and BYD472QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 with different battery capacity of 12.9 kWh, and 18.3 kWh LFP Blade. Statistically, in 2024, total global sales of BYD Song Pro reached 280,755 units.

 

7. BYD Destroyer 05

BYD Destroyer 05 is plug-in hybrid electric Compact car (C) with body style of 4-door sedan. Operationally, the assembly location of BYD Destroyer 05 is in China (Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui) and Uzbekistan (Jizzakh (UzAuto Motors)). This BYD Destroyer 05 was introduced in November 2021 at Guangzhou Auto Show. Mechanically, BYD Destroyer 05 has an engine of Petrol plug-in hybrid (1.5 L BYD472QA I4) and is available in two types of battery, namely 8.3 kWh LFP Blade and 18.3 kWh LFP Blade. Statistically, in the year of 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD Destroyer 05 reached 263,649 units.

 

8. BYD Han

The BYD Han is a Full-size car (E) manufactured from 2020. Commonly, in 2022, BYD released the updated versions of the Han, including the Han EV Founding Edition, Han EV Green Edition, Han DM-i and Han DM-p. Specifically, The Han DM-i and Han DM-p is equipped with engine of BYD 476ZQC 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 turbo and LFP battery with different capacity ( 18.32 kWh, 30.77 kWh, and 36.01 kWh). Meanwhile, the BYD Han EV is equipped with LFP Blade battery with different capacities of 60.48 kWh, 72 kWh, 85.44 kWh, and 85.44 kWh. Statistically, in 2024, total sales of BYD Han reached 258,452 units.

 

9. Seal 06DM-i

BYD Seal 06 DM-i is  plug-in hybrid Mid-size car (D) manufactured from 2024 with the body style of 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon. Operationally, the assembly location of BYD Seal 06 DM-i is in China (Changsha (Hunan), Hefei (Anhui), Zhengzhou (Henan), Jinan (Shandong)). Mechanically, BYD Seal 06 DM-i has an engine of 1.5 L BYD472QC I4 Atkinson cycle equipped with types of batteries in the market, namely 10.08 kWh BYD Blade LFP or 15.87 kWh BYD Blade LFP. Statistically, in the year 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD Seal 06DM-I reached 236,495 units.

 

10. BYD Dolphin     

 

The BYD Dolphin is a subcompact car (China) and Compact car (global) produced since 2021 under design by Wolfgang Egger.  The vehicle is equipped with a different version of electric battery, namely 44.9 kWh, 50.25 kWh, and 60.48 kWh of LFP blade battery.  To date, BYD Dolphin has been sold into several nations, including China, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, South Africa, Brunei, Vietnam, and Israel. In terms of car’s sales, in 2024, total global sales of BYD Dolphin reached 198,320 units.

 

11. BYD Yuan UP  

The BYD Yuan Up is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured from 2024 with body style of 5-door SUV. Operationally, the assembly location of BYD Yuan Up is in  Changsha (Hunan), Hefei (Anhui), Jinan (Shandong). In the market, BYD Yuan Up is available in 2 types of battery, namely 32 kWh LFP blade battery (equipped with electric motor of TZ180XSF PMSM or 45.12 kWh LFP blade battery (equipped with electric motor of TZ200XSW PMSM). Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD Yuan UP     reached 158,293 units.

 

12. BYD Tang      

   

The BYD Tang is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2015. To Date, BYD Tang entered the 2nd generation and debuted at Auto China in April 2018. The BYD Tang has some different powertrain options for cars, namely gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric variants. Specifically, the Electric Version (Tang EV) is equipped with an 86.4 kWh battery. Furthermore, Plug-in Hybrid Version (Tang DM) is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with electric motors and different battery capacity (18.5 kWh, 22.3 kWh,  9.98 kWh, and 21.5 kWh). Specifically, in 2024, The global sales of BYD Tang reached 153,365 units.

 

13. BYD Song L DM-i       

BYD Song L DM-i is a plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV manufactured from 2024 with the body style of 5-door SUV. Mechanically, the BYD Song L DM-i has an engine of 1.5 L BYD472QC I4 Atkinson cycle. In the  market, as a hybrid car, BYD L DM-i is available in different types of battery, namely 12.9 kWh LFP Blade, 18.3 kWh LFP Blade or 26.6 kWh LFP Blade.  Statistically, in 2024,  total vehicle sales of BYD Song L DM-i reached 145,558 units.

 

14. BYD Seal           

The BYD Seal is  a battery electric mid-size fastback sedan produced in August 2022. Meanwhile, BYD Seal DM-i is a hybrid variant of the BYD Seal with some hybrid model including Seal 07 DM-i (powered with (BYD472QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 and battery of 17.6 kWh LFP) and (BYD476ZQC 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 turbo and 17.6 kWh LFP/ 30.7 kWh LFP), Seal 06 DM-i (powered with BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 and battery of 10.08 kWh LFP Blade battery/ 15.87 kWh LFP Blade battery) and Seal 05 DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan (powered with (BYD472QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 and battery of 8.3 kWh LFP Blade/ 18.3 kWh LFP Blade). Specifically, The BYD Seal is powered with LFP Blade Battery with capacity of 61.44 kWh and 82.56 kWh. Statistically, in 2024, global sales of BYD Seal & Seal DM-i reached 97,421 units.

 

15. BYD Sea Lion 07EV   

The BYD Sea Lion 7 or BY Sea Lion 07 EV is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured from 2024 with the body style of 5-door SUV. Commonly, the leader of the designers is Wolfgang Egger and the assembly place is located in Xi'an (Shaanxi) and Changzhou (Jiangsu).  Based on powertrain, In China, three LFP blade battery options of 71.8 kWh, 80.64 kWh, and 80.64 kWh LFP Blade battery are available Meanwhile, outside of China, the battery available options are 82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery and 91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery. Statistically, the global vehicle sales of BYD Sealion 7 in 2024 reached 62,518 units.

 

16. Song L EV         

The BYD Song L EV is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured from 2023 with the body style of 5-door SUV and the part of BYD’s expanding Dynasty series. Operationally, the assembly location of the BYD Song L EV is in Shenzhen (Guangdong), Changsha (Hunan), and Hefei (Anhui). In the market, The battery of BYD Song L EV is available in 71.8 kWh BYD Blade LFP or 87.04 kWh BYD Blade LFP. Statistically, in 2024, the total vehicle sales of BYD Song L EV reached 58,007 units.

 

17. Seal 07 DM-1  

The BYD Seal 07 DM-i  is a plug-in hybrid full-size car (E) manufactured from 2023 with body style of 4-door sedan.  Operationally, BYD 07 DM-1 is assembled in Zhengzhou (Henan), Shenzhen (Guangdong), Hefei (Anhui), and Jinan (Shandong). In the market, BYD Sela 07 Dm-i is available in two Engine Options of 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 74 kW, paired with a 160 kW electric motor or 1.5-liter turbocharged engine delivering 115 kW, coupled with a 200 kW electric motor. Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD Seal 07 DM-i  reached 37,123 units.

 

18. Sea Lion 05DM-i        

The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i  is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV manufactured from 2024 with the body style of a 5-door SUV.  In terms of power train, BYD Sealion 05 DM-i is powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 74 kW (99 hp). In terms of battery option, BYD Sealion 05 DM-i has available in some different batteries including 12.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, offering an electric-only range of approximately 75 km (CLTC cycle) or 18.3 kWh LFP battery, extending the electric-only range to about 115 km (CLTC cycle). Statistically, in 2024, the total sales of Sea Lion 05DM-i reached 24,069 units.

 

19. Seal 06GT         

The BYD Seal 06 GT is a battery electric mid-size hatchback produced since October 2024 with the body style of 5-door hatchback. The assembly location of BYD Seal 06 GT is in Zhengzhou (Henan), Hefei (Anhui), Changsha (Hunan), Jinan (Shandong). In the market, BYD Seal 06 GT is available in two different types of battery, namely 59.52 kWh BYD Blade LFP and 72.96 kWh BYD Blade LFP.   Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD Seal 06 GT reached 18,300 units.

 

20. BYD e6  

BYD e6 is a fully electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) manufactured since 2009 with body style of 5-door MPV. As of 2025, BYD e6 entered the second generation produced in 2021. Specifically, the second generation is equipped with a 71.7 kWh LiFePO4 battery pack. Statistically, in 2024, BYD e6 has total vehicle sales reaching 15,393 units.

 

21. BYD e2  

The BYD e2 is a battery electric compact hatchback with bodystyle of 5-door hatchback (e2) and 4-door sedan (e3) unveiled during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. Mechanically, e2 is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 70 kW (95 horsepower) and 180 Nm of torque with the battery of 43.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. In the year of 2024, BYD introduced the e2 Glory Edition in China. Statistically, the vehicle sales of BYD e2 reached 8,742 units.

 

22. Frigate 07        

The BYD Frigate 07  is mid-size crossover hybrid SUV with the body style of a 5-door SUV. Mechanically, The Frigate 07 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 139 horsepower (102 kW) and the two types of battery 18.3 kWh battery offering an electric-only range of approximately 100 km and 36.8 kWh battery extending the electric-only range to about 205 km. Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of  BYD Frigate 07 reached 8,635 units.

 

23. BYD Qin

The BYD Qin is a series of compact and mid-size sedans produced since 2012 with the body style of 4-door sedan. The assembly location of BYD Qin is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Mechanically, BYD Qin has an engine of 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) and battery of 13 kWh LFP (DM).  Statistically, in 2024, the BYD Qin has total sales reaching 4,721 units.

 

24. BYD Yuan Pro 

The BYD Yuan Pro is a fully electric SUV Introduced in 2023. Mechanically, BYD Yuan Pro has electric motor of a 70 kW (95 horsepower) permanent magnet synchronous motor with the battery option of 38 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a range of approximately 320 km on the CLTC cycle or 47.04 kWh LFP battery extends the range to about 401 km on the CLTC cycle. Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD Yuan Pro reached 1,754 units.

 

25. BYD D1  

The BYD D1 is a custom-built electric MPV (multi-purpose vehicle)  with the body style of a 5-door hatchback. Basically, BYD D1 was developed in collaboration with DiDi Chuxing, assembled in Changsha (China) and launched in 2020. Based on the powertrain, BYD D1 is equipped with an Electric motor of 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) and battery of 70 kWh. Statistically, in 2024, total vehicle sales of BYD D1 reached 600 units.

 

The Bibliography of 25 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of BYD in 2024

 

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