BYD's Fangchengbao offroad EV brand triples China sales

Electric cars in ChinaChinese electric leader pins hopes on line's new sedan as overall growth slowsThe first sedan from BYD's Fangchengbao brand is displayed at a motor show in Chengdu. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)SHIZUKA TANABEAugust 26, 2026 05:01 JSTGUANGZHOU -- BYD's offroad-oriented electric vehicle brand Fangchengbao tripled sales on the year in the January-July period, fueling hopes of a breakthrough with the release of the brand's first sedan as overall growth slows for the Chinese automaker.