# The Beijing-based electric vehicle (EV) maker is actively building a sales network abroad.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-26 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- BYD expects overseas deliveries to reach 30 percent of its total sales by 2030.
- BYD signed new distribution agreements with Al Fahim Motors in the UAE and Naghi Motors in Saudi Arabia.
- BYD President Ma Donghui claims BYD vehicles outperform BMW, Benz, and Audi in performance and user experience.
- BYD aims to build brand awareness as overseas consumers lack experience with its vehicles.

**Countries:** China, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

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