BYD Yuan Family Electric SUV Crosses 1.5 Million Sales Milestone
BYD Yuan Family electric SUV continues to prove its global appeal, with over 1.5 million units sold worldwide. This milestone, shared by BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) on Weibo, reflects the growing demand for compact, smart, and affordable EVs.
Models in the Yuan Lineup
The Yuan lineup belongs to BYD’s Dynasty Series, one of its two core EV collections alongside the Ocean series. Currently, it includes:
- Yuan Plus Smart Driving Edition
- Yuan Plus Honor Edition
- Yuan Up Smart Driving Edition
- Standard Yuan Up
Notably, the Yuan Plus is BYD’s first global model, marketed in overseas regions as the Atto 3. It’s already made successful entries in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Affordable Prices Driving Adoption
The Yuan Family has gained momentum due to its competitive pricing:
- Yuan Plus Smart Driving Edition: RMB 115,800 ($16,110) to RMB 145,800
- Yuan Plus Honor Edition: RMB 119,800 to RMB 147,800 (launched March 2024)
- Yuan Up Smart Driving Edition: RMB 99,800 to RMB 119,800
- Standard Yuan Up: RMB 96,800 to RMB 119,800
Smart Driving Technology: “God’s Eye”
What distinguishes these electric SUVs is their smart driving tech. The Smart Driving Edition variants are equipped with BYD’s God’s Eye Smart Driving System. Entry models feature the lighter “God’s Eye C” version, offering enhanced driver assistance and safety features.
May 2025 Sales Performance
According to CnEVPost’s June report, the Yuan family recorded 31,711 units in May, ranking fifth among BYD’s over 20 models. While it reflected a YoY drop of 21.18%, it still demonstrated solid demand.
In the first five months of 2025, Yuan sales totaled 165,284 units — a 22.99% YoY increase, representing 9.37% of BYD’s total sales.
Top Selling Model: The Song Series
BYD’s overall sales in May reached 382,476 vehicles, up 15.27% YoY. Among these, the Song fami