Chinese new energy vehicle maker BYD has officially entered Egypt’s passenger vehicle market, extending its expansion across North Africa as it accelerates growth in overseas markets.
BYD said it held a brand launch event in Egypt on Feb. 4, introducing three models through a partnership with local conglomerate Mansour Group. The lineup includes the BYD Dolphin, the Song Plus EV and the Song Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid, which will be sold locally under the names Dolphin Surf, Sealion 6 EV and Sealion 6 DM-i.
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The Egypt entry builds on BYD’s broader push in the Middle East and Africa, where the company already operates in markets including Jordan, EUA and Iraq. In total, BYD is present in more than 30 countries across the region and over 110 markets worldwide.
The Dolphin is positioned as an entry-level battery electric vehicle in BYD’s global portfolio, while the Song Plus EV and DM-i variants target the mid-size SUV segment. Although the Song Plus series is no longer sold in China, it remains part of BYD’s export strategy in several overseas markets.
BYD reported global sales of 4.6 million new energy vehicles in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.7%. Passenger vehicles accounted for the vast majority of deliveries, while commercial new energy vehicle sales rose sharply from a smaller base. Overseas sales exceeded one million units, more than doubling from the previous year.
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To support international growth, BYD has brought overseas manufacturing facilities online in Thailand and Uzbekistan, while a plant in Hungary is approaching the start of production. The company has identified the Middle East, Africa and Europe as priority regions as it seeks to diversify beyond its domestic Chinese market.