Wang Chuanfu

2025.09.11

12:48

BYD plans to deploy its first batch of megawatt flash charging stations in Europe in the second quarter of 2026

On September 11, reporters learned from BYD that BYD's megawatt flash charging technology will be first installed on the Denza brand in Europe, and the first batch of 200-300 megawatt flash charging piles are planned to be put into the European market in the second quarter of 2026. On the evening of March 17 this year, BYD released the "megawatt flash charging" technology in China, with a maximum charging rate of 10C and a maximum charging power of 1MW (1000kW). The video shown at the press conference showed that the charging speed of the Han L megawatt flash charging was actually measured to be 5 minutes, and the cruising range increased by 407 kilometers. Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD Group, said at the press conference, "The ultimate answer to completely solve the anxiety of electric vehicle charging is to make the charging time of electric vehicles as short as the refueling time of fuel vehicles, that is, to achieve 'oil and electricity at the same speed' in terms of energy replenishment speed."

2025.09.10

18:14

BYD registers the "National Intelligent Driving" trademark

The Qichacha app shows that BYD recently applied to register the "BYD Intelligent Driving for All" and "Eye of God for All Intelligent Driving" trademarks, with the international classification as design research and the current status as pending. Public information indicates that Intelligent Driving for All is a concept proposed by BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu in February 2025 to enhance vehicle intelligence through intelligent driving technology. Its core goal is to reduce costs and make advanced intelligent driving systems accessible to the public.

2025.07.04

22:59

BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu published an article in the Chinese Academy of Sciences Journal, calling for strengthening basic research

Recently, the fifth issue of the 40th volume of the Journal of the Chinese Academy of Sciences published an article by Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD Co., Ltd., entitled "BYD: Practice and Thinking of Driving Green Development with Integration and Innovation". In the abstract of Wang Chuanfu's article, he wrote: In its 30 years of development practice, BYD has adhered to the development concept of "technology is king, innovation is the basis", seizing new opportunities of technological revolution and industrial transformation: starting from battery manufacturing, leading vehicle R&D, and then to rail transit innovation, it has continuously deepened integrated development and achieved positive results in implementing the innovation-driven development strategy and cultivating new quality productivity. The article takes BYD's practice of promoting integrated innovation development as the main line, summarizes the five major characteristics of "technical genes", "vertical integration, integrated innovation", "precision strategy", "talent engine" and "green leadership", and combines the needs of future development to put forward relevant thoughts on strengthening the main position of corporate innovation and promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.

2025.06.06

14:34

Wang Chuanfu: BYD will launch a series of technology transformation press conferences in the next three years

At BYD's 2024 Annual Shareholders' Meeting, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said in response to shareholders' questions that the first half of electrification and the second half of intelligence are evolving alternately. There are some regrets in the first half of electrification, such as the charging speed is slower than refueling, and the low-temperature performance of the battery has not yet reached the level of fuel vehicles. In the second half of intelligence, (we need to consider) how to achieve the ultimate safety, (utilize) current intelligent driving, sensors, lidar and other (technologies). Just like computers replacing abacus, intelligent technology has just entered the car, and the excellent experience it has produced has just begun. BYD will launch a series of technology change press conferences in the next three years. We hope that each press conference can solve huge pain points, and we also look forward to engineers exploring day and night.

11:38

Shareholders read a long article criticizing BYD for its shortcomings in marketing and other areas. Wang Chuanfu: There are indeed shortcomings and they will be improved.

On the morning of June 6, at BYD's 2024 Annual Shareholders' Meeting, a shareholder read a long article criticizing BYD for shortcomings in product marketing and other aspects. In response, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu said that indeed with the rapid development of the company, the company has shortcomings in product marketing and other aspects, and the company will also improve. "We can also feel the shareholders' disappointment in us. I hope that this shareholder can send the article to the company for us to read. We will go back and study it carefully, and make corrections if necessary, and encourage others if not."

2025.05.15

23:28

Wang Chuanfu: BYD established its European headquarters in Hungary.

2025.03.29

17:16

Wang Chuanfu: my country's new energy vehicle technology, products and industrial chain are 3-5 years ahead of the world

At the China Electric Vehicle Hundred People Forum 2025 held today, BYD Group Chairman Wang Chuanfu said that if the electrification in the first half was improvement-oriented, then the intelligence in the second half was subversive. my country's new energy vehicles are about 3-5 years ahead of the world in terms of technology, products and industrial chain. We must seize this window of opportunity, adhere to open innovation, promote a higher level of opening up with higher-level green technologies and products, and go overseas in complementary advantages and open cooperation.

2025.03.25

23:00

BYD's sales target for 2025 is 5.5 million vehicles

BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu announced that the total sales target for this year is 5.5 million vehicles, of which overseas sales are expected to exceed 800,000 vehicles. The sales growth rate in the Chinese market is about 30%, and the growth rate in overseas markets is 91.8%. BYD will have a big year for products in 2025. The four brands plan to launch nearly 20 new cars, and the existing 21 models will be replaced or have smart driving versions added. BYD is actively deploying in the high-end market and overseas markets, facing the challenges of technological competition and brand building. BYD plans to establish its brand through technology, design differentiated technology labels, and promote the development of high-end brands such as Yangwang, Denza, and Fangchengbao. At the same time, BYD is also accelerating its intelligent transformation, improving the high-end smart driving experience, and increasing investment in AI big models and intelligent computing centers.

10:51

China Electric Vehicle Hundred People Forum (2025) will be held this weekend

The China Electric Vehicle Hundred People Forum (2025) will be held in Beijing from March 28 to 30. Zhang Yaqin, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Zhu Huarong, chairman of Changan Automobile, Gao Rui, deputy general manager of GAC Group, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, Li Xiang, chairman and CEO of Ideal Auto, Gao Xiang, president and CEO of BMW Group Greater China, Luo Yinghan, president of Audi China, Ouyang Minggao, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of BYD Co., Ltd., Yin Tongyue, chairman of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Gan Jiayue, CEO of Geely Auto Group, Li Bin, founder, chairman and CEO of NIO, He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of Xpeng Motors, Yu Kai, founder and CEO of Horizon, Gao Huan, CTO of CATL, Richard Yu, executive director of Huawei, chairman of Terminal BG, and chairman of Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, etc.

2025.03.24

20:40

Samsung CEO Lee Jae-yong visits BYD China headquarters

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the Shenzhen headquarters of BYD Group, a new energy vehicle company, during his visit to China. Lee Jae-yong attended the China Development Forum 2025 Annual Meeting from the 23rd to the 24th, and went to BYD's headquarters in Pingshan District, Shenzhen that afternoon. Lee Jae-yong is expected to meet with BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu and other senior executives to discuss strengthening cooperation in automotive electronic components.

2025.03.21

20:10

Wang Chuanfu: BYD will debut at Milan Design Week and officially enter the European market

On the evening of March 21, BYD Group Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu revealed at the launch conference of the Denza N9 that the Denza will be unveiled at the Milan Design Week and officially enter the European market. "Denza wants to show the world that China can not only make good cars, but also establish luxury." Wang Chuanfu said. According to Wang Chuanfu, Denza has entered Singapore, Thailand and other places. "BYD has no reservations about its technical support for Denza, and the trump card technology will be first installed on the Denza model." Wang Chuanfu said that with these technologies, Denza has the confidence of a luxury brand. Official data shows that Denza has nearly 500 stores nationwide, covering more than 180 cities.

2025.03.17

19:24

Wang Chuanfu: BYD will build more than 4,000 megawatt flash charging stations

At the BYD Super E platform technology launch and Han L and Tang L pre-sale conference today, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu announced the launch of BYD Megawatt Flash Charge, which can reach a range of 400 kilometers after charging for 5 minutes. In addition, BYD will also promote the construction of Megawatt Flash Charge Stations, planning 4,000+ Megawatt Flash Charge Stations.

19:18

BYD launches megawatt flash charging: maximum charging rate reaches 10C, maximum charging power 1000kw

At the BYD Super e platform technology release and Han L and Tang L pre-sale conference today, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu delivered a speech. Wang Chuanfu said that users are still anxious about charging electric vehicles, and improving charging speed is a must. The charging time is as short as the refueling time, achieving the same speed of oil and electricity. He announced that BYD's new energy passenger car has achieved the world's first mass-produced passenger car full-range kilovolt high-voltage architecture, with a maximum charging rate of 10C and a maximum charging power of 1MW (1000kw).

2025.03.02

20:03

Intelligent vehicle-mounted drone system "Lingyuan" released Wang Chuanfu: BYD becomes the world's first automaker to mass-produce vehicle-mounted drones

BYD and DJI jointly held a press conference on the intelligent vehicle-mounted drone system in Shenzhen, and BYD Group Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu delivered a speech. At the conference, Wang Chuanfu announced that the intelligent vehicle-mounted drone system jointly developed by BYD and DJI was officially named "Lingyuan". Regarding the solution of drone technology, Wang Chuanfu said that BYD has been doing internal exploration and experimentation since 2016. Wang Chuanfu also mentioned that after BYD and DJI's dual technical tests and a series of safety certifications, "Lingyuan" has achieved mass production, which also makes BYD the world's first car company to mass-produce vehicle-mounted drones.

2025.02.26

08:00

Henan Provincial Party Committee Secretary Liu Ning and Governor Wang Kai met with BYD Company Chairman Wang Chuanfu

According to the Henan Provincial People's Government website, Henan Provincial Party Committee Secretary Liu Ning and Governor Wang Kai met with BYD Co., Ltd. Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu and his delegation in Zhengzhou on February 25. Wang Chuanfu said that BYD is willing to work with Henan to seize the key period and window period of the new round of automobile industry transformation, increase investment and layout in Henan, promote the acceleration of key projects, accelerate the reconstruction of the automobile industry chain, seize the commanding heights of development, and work together to achieve win-win development.

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