A pilot in Utrecht, Netherlands connected 1,200 customer-owned Atto 3 and Dolphin units to a municipal V2G grid operator. Over the six-month trial, the aggregated fleet returned 2.4 GWh to the grid at peak-demand windows, generating €1.8 million in credits for participating owners.
The milestone is the latest in a technology roadmap that has seen BYD reach several industry firsts: commercialising LFP cells for passenger vehicles, achieving 800-volt fast-charging at scale, and vertically integrating semiconductor production. Internal R&D headcount exceeds 110,000 engineers across Shenzhen, Xi'an and Shanghai — the largest automotive R&D workforce globally according to a 2025 Roland Berger survey.
"Technology that stays in a lab never moves the industry," said Lian Yubo, Executive Vice President and head of Engineering Research. "We built this so it works at scale, ships in real vehicles, and lowers the total cost of ownership for every driver it reaches."
Roll-out begins March 25, 2025 across the flagship models and will extend to the full passenger lineup by the end of the calendar year. Retrofits for existing certified vehicles will be evaluated on a per-platform basis during routine service visits.
About BYD Automotive Group. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD is one of the world's largest new-energy-vehicle manufacturers with direct retail and fleet operations across 82 markets. Through vertical integration spanning battery cells, powertrains, semiconductors, and final assembly, BYD delivers Blade Battery safety, DiPilot advanced driver assistance, and accessible electric mobility to drivers on five continents. For media inquiries, contact press@bydautomotivegroup.com.