BYD and Lexus News
31 October 2026
BYD Developments
BYD is moving upmarket with its new flagship EV, featuring suicide doors, a gemstone grille, and possibly solid-state batteries, as reported by Electrek. The company has also redesigned its Seal 07 EV, which offers up to 718 km WLTP range, rear-wheel drive, second-generation Blade batteries and flash charging, according to CarNewsChina.
Lexus and Changan News
Lexus will end its import-only approach in China with a locally built electric SUV, as Toyota targets production at its Shanghai plant in 2027, as reported by CarNewsChina. Changan’s Deepal has applied for a built-in in-car foot bath patent in China, which folds into a special cavity and offers a disinfection mode, also reported by CarNewsChina.
Implications for Importers
This means someone importing into Egypt should be aware of the evolving luxury and electric vehicle markets, with brands like BYD and Lexus introducing new features and models.
Compiled from press reports. Read the originals:
- BYD reveals a flashy new feature on its upcoming luxury EV — Electrek
- Changan’s Deepal applied for an in-car foot bath patent — CarNewsChina
- Lexus to launch first China-made electric SUV in 2027 at Shanghai plant — CarNewsChina
- Toyota reveals five new lifted Woodland concepts, including the bZ electric SUV — Electrek
- 2nd-gen BYD Seal 07 reaches dealers ahead of Nov 5 launch — CarNewsChina