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BYD Reports 16% Decline in First-Half 2026 Sales Amid China EV Subsidy Changes

Chinese automaker BYD experiences its first January-June sales drop in six years, citing shifts in domestic electric vehicle subsidies.

Jul 1, 2026, 3:12 PM Nikkei Asia

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GUANGZHOU — Chinese automaker BYD announced a 16% year-on-year decline in new-vehicle sales for the first half of 2026, totaling 1.8 million units. This marks the company's first drop in sales during the January-June period in six years. More than half of BYD's sales occur within the domestic Chinese market, which has experienced a slump attributed to recent changes in electric vehicle (EV) subsidies by the Chinese government. The subsidy adjustments have impacted the broader China EV market, contributing to the decline in BYD's sales figures.

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