Manila, Philippines – BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, concluded 2025 with its strongest performance to date. The brand recorded 26,122 units in retail sales, making it the fastest-growing automotive brand in the country. The 446% year-on-year increase in volume solidifies BYD’s position as the leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market.
This momentum was fueled by high consumer demand across the brand’s diverse lineup. The BYD Seagull leads the brand’s 4,608 BEV (battery electric vehicle) sales as the top-selling vehicle, while the Sealion 6 DM-i led the brand’s DM-i range, reflecting a growing Filipino preference for sustainable mobility.
“2025 marked a significant milestone in the advancement and broader adoption of New Energy Vehicles in the country,” said Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. “BYD’s strong growth underscores our sustained commitment to democratizing electrified mobility. It demonstrates that when innovation is paired with accessibility, the market responds positively. We remain firmly focused on making electric vehicles attainable for Filipino households nationwide.”
Building on this success, BYD and ACMobility have officially renewed their distribution partnership for passenger cars in the Philippines, reaffirming a long-term commitment to the Philippine market. The alliance, which began in August 2023, assures a steady pipeline of innovative technologies backed by a comprehensive ecosystem of charging infrastructure and aftersales support. This strategic foundation paved the way for BYD’s rapid expansion across the country. By the end of 2025, the brand achieved its target of 79 operational dealerships nationwide, a massive increase from just 25 locations at the close of 2024.
BYD Cars Philippines ended 2025 on a high note, firmly establishing itself as the fastest growing automotive brand in the country. The brand recorded 26,122 units in retail sales for the year, representing a massive 446 percent year-on-year increase. This performance placed BYD at the forefront of the Philippines’ rapidly expanding new energy vehicle market, reflecting a growing acceptance of electrified mobility among Filipino car buyers.
A significant part of this growth was driven by the strong demand for the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i and the BYD Seagull, which emerged as the brand’s top-selling models. Their success points to a shift in buyer priorities toward vehicles that combine efficiency, modern technology, and attainable pricing. The results also highlight how electrified vehicles are moving from niche offerings to mainstream choices in the local market.
According to Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines, the brand’s performance in 2025 marks an important milestone in the country’s transition to new energy vehicles. “BYD’s strong growth underscores our sustained commitment to democratizing electrified mobility,” he said. “It demonstrates that when innovation is paired with accessibility, the market responds positively.”
Building on this momentum, BYD and ACMobility have officially renewed their distributorship partnership for passenger cars in the Philippines. The renewed agreement reinforces a long-term commitment to the local market, supported by investments in dealership expansion, charging infrastructure, and aftersales support. By the end of 2025, BYD had expanded its dealer network nationwide, a significant increase from the limited number of locations it operated just a year earlier.
Looking ahead, both companies remain focused on strengthening the ownership experience and accelerating the adoption of new energy vehicles. Adam Xu, Country Head of BYD Philippines, emphasized the importance of sustained growth, saying, “Together with ACMobility, we are committed to fueling this momentum and making new energy vehicles the standard for Filipino drivers.” With a growing lineup and an expanding support ecosystem, BYD is poised to play a central role in shaping the future of mobility in the Philippines.
