BYD production falls again in August, first back-to-back drop since 2020

BYD output fell 3.8% in August, its second straight monthly drop and first since 2020. [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250901_151740_bx6ly_720.png] BYD’s electric car and plug-in hybrid output declined for the second straight month in August, indicating a rare slowdown for the Chinese automaker following years of strong expansion. The world’s largest EV manufacturer produced 353,090 vehicles this month, a 3.78% decrease from the previous year, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange report. This comes after a 0.9% drop in July, marking the first time the corporation has reported consecutive monthly reductions since mid-2020. OUTPUT AND SALES UNDER PRESSURE The cutback in output is a sign of a wider slowdown in momentum for BYD. The company previously announced plans to cut shifts at certain Chinese factories and postpone the installation of fresh production lines, as reported earlier this year. These changes point to a more conservative stance as BYD contends with a cooling in domestic demand and intensifying competition. Sales figures reflect the strain. In China, which accounts for almost 80% of the company’s total, deliveries dropped 14.3% year on year to 292,813 units…