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BYD produces its 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle
BYD has produced its 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle, a category that includes electric vehicles.
The milestone vehicle was a Q3 battery-electric semi truck built at the company’s plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province, China.
BYD says the Q3 has a 600 kWh battery and a 600 kW motor system, and can travel about 200 miles on one charge while hauling a heavy load.
It also supports fast charging, with BYD saying it can charge from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes.
The milestone comes as BYD expands beyond passenger cars and batteries into commercial vehicles, including heavy trucks that can reduce diesel use and emissions.
BYD sold 6,848 new energy trucks in September and delivered 53,032 in the first nine months of 2026; no further steps are specified.
BYD has produced its 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle at its truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province.
The vehicle was a Q3 battery-electric semi truck.
BYD sold 6,848 new energy trucks in September, up 113.33% year over year.
It delivered 53,032 new energy trucks in the first nine months of 2026, a reported increase of 28.46% compared with 2025.
The Q3 has a 600 kWh battery and a 600 kW dual motor, and is reported to travel up to 325 km on a charge.
- Who
- BYD.
- What
- It produced its 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle, a Q3 battery-electric semi truck.
- When
- This week, according to the article published October 10, 2026.
- Where
- BYD’s truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province.
- Why
- BYD is expanding its commercial vehicle business. The article says heavy electric trucks can help fleet operators reduce diesel consumption and emissions.
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BYD sold 6,848 new energy trucks, up 113.33% year over year.
BYD delivered 53,032 new energy trucks, a reported 28.46% increase compared with 2025.
A Q3 battery-electric semi truck became BYD’s 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the assembly line.
- Production milestone
- 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle
- Vehicle
- BYD Q3 battery-electric semi truck
- Plant location
- Huai’an, Jiangsu province
- September sales
- 6,848 new energy trucks
- Deliveries through September 2026
- 53,032 new energy trucks
- Q3 battery and motor
- 600 kWh battery; 600 kW dual motor
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