The 100,000th BYD vehicle was handed over in the UK. Credit: He Zhiqi Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member BYD delivered the 100,000th car in the UK, becoming the fastest brand to reach a 5% market share in the market, the company’s Executive VP shared. At the same time, the company launched and checked the UK’s first flash charger, aiming to install 300 more of such chargers by the end of 2026. BYD handed over the 100,000th car to a client on June 17, the company’s Executive Vice President, He Zhiqi, shared on Weibo social media. The car in the photo is covered with cloth. However, we are confident it is the BYD Atto 2 crossover (known in some regions as Yuan Up or Yuan Pro). It could be easily distinguished by a high bonnet line and a slightly slanted windshield. The BYD Atto 2 EV. Credit: BYD It isn’t clear if the anniversary car is BEV or PHEV. We will remind you that the entry-level Atto 2 EV costs 30,875 GBP (41,470 USD) in the UK. It offers a 51.1 kWh battery and an e-motor for 130 kW (174 hp). The plug-in hybrid Atto 2 DM-i starts at 26,995 GBP (36,260 USD). It offers a total system’s power output of 122 kW (164 hp) and a 7.8 kWh battery. It is worth noting that BYD’s registrations from January to May 2026 reached 31,553 units, according to SMMT. The brand’s current market share reached 3.41% with registrations surging by 113% Year-Over-Year. However, BYD’s market share hasn’t reached 5% this year yet. So, CarNewsChina isn’t sure about He Zhiqi’s claim. There is a chance he spoke about the brand’s cumulative sales in the Middle Kingdom. According to China EV DataTracker, BYD’s export volume reached an all-time high of 160,644 units in May 2026. The first BYD flash charger in the UK. Credit: He Zhiqi At the same time, BYD’s Executive VP shared that he checked the brand’s first flash charging station in the UK. It is located in Uxbridge, a suburban town in west London. He Zhiqi shared that local media tried the station, stating it has the fastest charging speed they have ever seen. We will remind you that BYD’s flash chargers can deliver over 1,000 kW DC to a vehicle. BYD cars with the second-gen Blade Battery can charge from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. It seems that the station in Uxbridge is only for demonstrations and not for commercial use. According to He Zhiqi, BYD plans to establish 300 flash chargers in the UK by the end of 2026. It was previously revealed that the company aims to deploy 6,000 stations overseas, including 3,000 in Europe. As CarNewsChina reported, BYD installed over 5,000 operational flash chargers in China within 27 days of launch.
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