BYD's 2025 New Car Lineup Revealed: Mostly Refreshed Models with At Least 7 Launches Planned

BYD, the global leader in new energy car development, has submitted details to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for its upcoming 2025 model year updates. While most entries are mid-cycle refreshes rather than all-new electric vehicle platforms, the lineup promises significant enhancements across popular models, solidifying BYD's commitment to innovation in the battery car segment. Industry analysts confirm at least seven distinct models are slated for updates, targeting key segments from city runabouts to family sedans.

BYD Dolphin: Bigger Body, Smarter Tech for the City Star
The BYD Dolphin, a top-seller in the competitive small electric vehicle market, receives subtle but meaningful upgrades for 2025. Key changes include an increased overall length, growing from 4125mm to 4280mm, offering slightly more cabin or cargo space. Crucially, the car's wheelbase remains unchanged at the generous 2700mm, preserving its class-leading interior room. The most significant upgrade comes in the form of a more advanced intelligent driving system, enhancing both convenience and safety features for urban commuters. This popular battery car is expected to continue with a pure-electric powertrain, likely offering consumers three distinct versions differing primarily in power output and driving range – catering to diverse urban mobility needs.

Refreshed BYD Seagull: Sharper Looks, Enhanced Intelligence
Mirroring the Dolphin's role, the BYD Seagull remains a vital player in the affordable small car segment. The 2025 refresh focuses on aesthetic refinement and a substantial boost to its sensing capabilities. Exterior updates include redesigned front and rear bumpers, new front headlight clusters, revised fender garnishes, updated exterior mirrors, new tailgate badging, and the addition of side radar sensors. A major leap forward is the significant increase in camera count: a triple-camera setup now sits on the interior rearview mirror base, an additional camera is positioned above the front license plate, cameras are integrated into the left and right fenders, the side mirrors gain cameras, and the rear window features an extra lens. This comprehensive sensor suite strongly suggests support for higher-level advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), making this compact electric vehicle smarter and potentially safer than ever.

BYD Qin PLUS EV/DM-i: Refining the Champion Sedan
The BYD Qin PLUS series, reigning as China's best-selling sedan (a title it secured in 2023 and looks poised to defend in 2024), enters the 2025 model year with updates for both its EV and DM-i plug-in hybrid variants. The styling evolves with a brand-new grille design, lending a fresher, more contemporary look that aligns more closely with the newer Qin L DM-i. Dimensionally, the updated Qin PLUS DM-i sedan measures 4780mm long, 1837mm wide, and 1515mm high, marking a 15mm increase in length and a 20mm increase in height over the current model, while retaining its 2718mm wheelbase. The pure-electric Qin PLUS EV automobile grows slightly more, stretching to 4795mm in length (a 30mm increase). Both sedan variants also sport newly designed alloy wheels, completing the refreshed appearance. These updates ensure this cornerstone automobile in BYD's lineup stays competitive at the top of the new energy car sales charts.

Consistent Evolution Driving Leadership
The current batch of MIIT filings confirms BYD's strategy of continuous improvement for 2025. While primarily comprising refreshed versions of existing models, these updates deliver tangible advancements in exterior design, intelligent driving technology, and powertrain options. Based on BYD's dominant track record in the new energy car market, particularly with its highly efficient electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid offerings, these upgraded models are expected to further cement the brand's leadership position. For consumers, this translates into an even more compelling selection of advanced, efficient, and increasingly intelligent battery car and hybrid options. The stage is set for another exciting year as these refreshed BYD automobile models hit the market, reinforcing the brand's momentum in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle landscape.