BYD announced Monday it had produced its 19 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), with the milestone vehicle being the Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9, as the Shenzhen-based automaker expands production and adds premium SUVs to its lineup. The announcement, posted on the company’s official Weibo account, came 124 days after BYD built its 17 millionth NEV on July 8. The company did not disclose when its 18 millionth NEV rolled off the production line. BYD produced its first NEV in December 2008 and hit the 1 million mark in May 2021. The 10‑million milestone came Nov. 18, 2024