BYD debuts first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex car as sales surge
The Song Pro Super-Híbrido Flex Fuel features a powertrain that can run on electricity, gasoline or ethanol.
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled its first plug-in hybrid flex-fuel car designed for the Brazilian market on Tuesday. The Song Pro Super-Hibrido Flex Fuel was produced at BYD's Camaçari plant in northeastern Bahia state, following a two-year investment of R$100 million (US$19.6 million) from the company. BYD Brazil's top executive, Alexandre Baldy, revealed that the electric-only range of the car varies between 60km and 120km, depending on the model.
Tailored for Brazil, the Song Pro Flex was co-developed by BYD's research and development teams from both China and Brazil. The company aims to use over 50% local parts for all its Brazilian-made vehicles by January 2027. BYD plans to increase local production to comply with Brazilian regulations and establish Camaçari as a regional export hub.
The factory is expected to produce around 180,000 cars this year, with about 150,000 of those likely destined for Brazil in 2026. July was BYD's strongest month yet in Brazil, with the Dolphin GS leading retail sales at 5,861 units, bringing the company's total sales to 23,465 vehicles, a 9.1% market share in the country.
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