BYD will initially introduce three models including the Dolphin Surf, Sealion 6 EV, and Sealion 6 DM-i in Egypt.
BYD announced on February 9 that, on February 4, 2026 local time, it officially entered the Egyptian market in partnership with Egypt’s Mansour Group.
Mansour Group is a well-established Egyptian conglomerate with extensive operations in automotive distribution and financial services.
Under the partnership, Mansour Group will be responsible for building BYD’s sales and aftersales network in Egypt.
According to the plan, BYD will initially introduce three models in Egypt: the Dolphin Surf (known domestically in China as the Seagull), the Sealion 6 EV (Song Plus EV in China), and the Sealion 6 DM-i (Song Plus DM-i in China).
From a product portfolio perspective, the simultaneous launch of pure electric and plug-in hybrid models targets mainstream needs such as urban commuting and family use, while aligning relatively well with local infrastructure conditions.
In fact, BYD’s cooperation with Egypt dates back to 2005, when the company established a CKD plant in the country to produce the F3 gasoline sedan.
That internal combustion model has since been discontinued as BYD completed its transition toward new energy vehicles.
At the policy level, since 2022 the Egyptian government has promoted automotive localization, implemented zero import tariffs on electric vehicles, and set a target for EVs to account for 10% of the country’s total vehicle fleet by 2030.
Against this backdrop, Egypt has become an important gateway for Chinese new energy vehicle makers entering Africa.
In addition to BYD, brands including Xpeng, Avatr, Li Auto, Geely, and Chery have also expanded into the market through dealership networks, cooperative assembly, and long-term investment.
Overseas markets are increasingly becoming a key growth driver for BYD.
Public information shows that the company has established manufacturing plants in countries such as Thailand and Uzbekistan, with its Hungary factory set to begin production soon. BYD’s overseas business now spans more than 110 countries.
Li Yunfei, General Manager of BYD Brand and Public Relations, has previously stated that the company aims to achieve overseas sales of 1.3 million vehicles in 2026, representing an increase of nearly 25% from overseas deliveries of more than 1.04 million units in 2025.
Official data show that BYD sold 210,051 vehicles in January 2026, down 30% year on year and 49% month on month. Sales from the Dynasty and Ocean series combined reached 177,552 units.
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