The 2025 World Snooker Championship final came to a close at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, UK. Chinese player Zhao Xintong defeated three-time World Champion Mark Williams 18:12, becoming the first Chinese and Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship, and also the first player to win the World Championship as an amateur. Through this challenging journey, BYD witnessed Zhao Xintong pursue his dream and claim the title, with the BYD SEALION 7 accompanying him every step of the way to the summit. This model, which recently earned dual five-star safety ratings from both EURO NCAP and A-NCAP, became his best travel companion during training and competition in the UK.
Zhao Xintong is not the only celebrity to choose BYD. Brazilian President Lula uses the BYD Tang as his official vehicle and rode in it to attend the G20 Summit, showcasing to the world his recognition of China's new energy technology. Also from the world of sports, Premier League stars Kyle Walker and Phil Foden have successively become BYD SEAL owners and publicly praised the vehicle, while gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, known as the "ageless legend" of gymnastics, also became an owner of the Song PLUS DM-i. In addition, NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie declared himself "fascinated" after test-driving the Yangwang U8, and popular international tech blogger Speed also raved about the ultimate experience of the Yangwang U9. From sports superstars to industry leaders, BYD has won global trust with innovative technology and reliable quality, achieving the leap from product globalization to brand globalization.
In recent years, BYD has gained recognition from consumers worldwide with its safe, high-quality products. In the first quarter of 2025, BYD's pure electric vehicle sales reached 416,400 units, making it the global champion in pure electric sales; meanwhile, BYD became the best-selling brand overall in Hong Kong, China and Singapore, and the best-selling new energy brand in Brazil, Italy, Thailand, and Australia. Not long ago, the Seagull also won the "2025 World Urban Car" award, becoming the first Chinese auto brand to receive this honor.
The spirit of champions extends beyond the arena. As of April 2025, BYD's new energy vehicles have reached 112 countries and regions worldwide. BYD is reshaping the global automotive industry landscape with Chinese intelligent manufacturing, opening up infinite possibilities for green mobility for users around the world.
