He Zhiqi, executive vice president of BYD, recently confirmed that BYD has delivered its 100,000th new energy vehicle in the UK, making it the fastest brand in UK automotive history to reach a 5% market share. He also visited BYD’s first flash charging station in the country, noting that 300 such stations are planned across the UK by the end of the year. Local media have called it the fastest charging speed they have ever seen, as BYD builds out charging infrastructure in lockstep with sales growth.

As Europe’s second-largest electric vehicle market, the UK has intense competition between domestic and international brands, making BYD’s rapid climb to 5% share all the more remarkable. The achievement reflects both strong consumer recognition of BYD’s products and its sustained investment in local channels, services and charging support. As a benchmark for Chinese NEV brands going global, BYD’s breakthrough in the UK mirrors the strong momentum of Chinese EV makers expanding overseas, moving from simple exports to deep local integration.