Chinese manufacturer BYD has been consolidating as one of the main brands in the Brazilian automotive sector, driven by growth in electric vehicle sales. According to survey data from the National Vehicle Distribution Federation (Fenabrave), the brand ranked 4th in sales of commercial automobiles in national retail with a share of 8,86. Therefore, BYD overtook Japanese automaker Toyota, leaving it in 5th place and with a record of 8,67%.
With this expressiveness in the market, the current leader in the car segment 100% electric vehicles also surpassed the sales of brands such as Hyundai, CAOA Chery, Honda and Jeep. The affordable model from the Chinese manufacturer, Dolphin Mini, was the fifth best-selling compact hatchback this month. The data also shows that Fiat, Volkswagen and General Motors are the vehicle manufacturers that stood out in the leadership this past month.
Strong leadership in the electrical segment
This is the third consecutive year that BYD appears among the 10 most valuable car manufacturers in the global market, according to the Kantar Brandtz ranking. Brand value rose to 6th position in the market, currently being valued at US$ 14,4 billion (R$ 81 billion). The Fenabrave survey was released on Tuesday (3), but, does not include direct sales to fleet owners, commercialization that currently represents 52,6% of the market.
If these data were somatized, then, BYD would rank 7th in light commercial vehicle sales, in general. At the moment, still according to the federation's survey, BYD represents more than 80% of participation when it comes to electric cars. After the Chinese manufacturer, they are: Volvo (7%), GWM (2,6%), Renault (2,5%) and Omoda (1,7%).
Non-hybrid segment, the brand competes directly with Fiat, as the Italian brand had a performance of 28% in May against 24% from Chinese. Nonetheless, BYD appears in 1st place in accumulated sales for the year, com 29% and operation on six continents and in 110 countries.
