Plug-in electric vehicles in ChinaIn China, the term new energy vehicle (NEV) is used to designate automobiles that are fully or predominantly powered by electric energy, which include plug-in electric vehicles - battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), including extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) - and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
Plug-in hybridA plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) is a type of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a battery that can be recharged via a power cable to an external electric power source, in addition to charging internally by its on-board internal combustion engine–powered generator.
Battery electric vehicleA battery electric vehicle (BEV), pure electric vehicle, only-electric vehicle, fully electric vehicle or all-electric vehicle is a type of electric vehicle (EV) that uses electrical energy exclusively from an on-board battery pack to power one or more electric traction motors, on which the vehicle solely relies for propulsion.
DenzaShenzhen Denza New Energy Co., Ltd., trading asDenza (Chinese: 腾势; pinyin: Téngshì), is an automobile manufacturingcompany and luxuryplug-in electric vehiclebrand owned by BYD Auto. Denza was founded in May 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler AG (currently Mercedes-Benz Group). In late 2014, its first model, the Denza EV was put on sale in selected Chinese cities only.
Automotive industryOrganizations involved with motor vehiclesThe automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organisations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modification of motor vehicles. It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue with global automotive market at ~$2.75 trillion in 2025.
FangchengbaoWebsitefangchengbao.comFangchengbao (Chinese: 方程豹; lit. 'formula leopard'), also known as Formula Bao or FCB, is a Chinese electric car brand owned by BYD Auto. The brand was introduced in June 2023, and mainly produces performance-oriented SUVs aimed at the off-road and track-focused segments. HistoryIn 2023, BYD Auto launched two new brands: Yangwang, a line of advanced vehicles introduced in January, while Fangchengbao was announced on June 9, 2023.
Electric truckAn electric truck is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) designed to transport cargo, carry specialized payloads, or perform other utilitarian work.
YangwangYangwang Auto (Chinese: 仰望汽车; lit. 'looking up', 'admire') is a Chinese luxuryelectric car brand owned by BYD Auto and marketed by Shenzhen Yangwang Auto Sales Co., Ltd. The brand was introduced in January 2023. In the Chinese market, Yangwang vehicles occupies the price range above CN¥1 million (approximately US$140,000), competing with European luxury brands. As of 2024, Yangwang is positioned above two other BYD sub-brands, Denza and Fangchengbao.
BYD CompanyBYD Company Limited or BYD (Chinese: 比亚迪; pinyin: Bǐyàdí) is a Chinese multinational manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It is a vertically integrated company with several major subsidiaries, including BYD Auto which produces automobiles, BYD Electronics which produces electronic parts and assembly, and FinDreams, a brand name of multiple companies that produce automotive components and electric vehicle batteries.
Electric busAn electric bus is a bus that is propelled using electric motors, as opposed to a conventional internal combustion engine. Electric buses can store the needed electrical energy on board, or be fed mains electricity continuously from an external source such as overhead lines.
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