BYD showcases latest Atto 2 EV and Sealion 7 at Manila International Auto Show

BYD has also announced Multimedia star Alden Richards as its newest face.

Alden Richards for BYD PH

BYD aims to boost EV adoption in the Philippines

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has opened its biggest exhibit to date at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026.

BYD Atto 2 MIAS 2026
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The exhibit showcases a special preview of the company's newest models, the BYD Atto 2 EV and BYD Sealion 7, before their official launch later this year.

Attendees can also get up close with the brand's other offerings, from its Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), the BYD Seagull, Atto 3, eMAX 7, and Tang EV to its Super DM-i and DMO lineup, the BYD Seal 5 DM-i, Sealion 5 DM-i, Sealion 6 DM-i, Tang DM-i, eMAX 9 DM-i, and the Shark 6 DMO.

Meanwhile, BYD officially introduced Multimedia Star Alden Richards as the newest face of the brand. This partnership with BYD signifies a shared goal of inspiring Filipinos to embrace a more electrified, high-tech, and sustainable future on the road.

The BYD Atto 2 EV is a smart and stylish urban electric crossover, designed to balance everyday utility with a chic, contemporary design.

The BYD Sealion 7, meanwhile, is an electric SUV featuring an All-Wheel Drive system. It also has a tech-forward cabin and the latest suite of driver-assistance systems.

Customers can reserve at MIAS or in all BYD dealerships for a PHP 50,000 reservation fee nationwide starting April 9.

With the showcase of the full NEV lineup, we are proving that there is a BYD for every Filipino. We are going beyond just selling cars; we are leading the movement that transforms how the country moves, said Bob Palanca, Managing Director, BYD Cars Philippines.

By expanding the Philippine EV Spine, our nationwide network of over 160 charging locations and counting, we are eliminating range anxiety and fortifying the country’s readiness for EV adoption alongside BYD’s extensive lineup, said Jaime Alfonso Zobel De Ayala, CEO of ACMobility.

BYD also marked the official public launch of the "Drive Electric. Love Pinas." campaign. In partnership with ACMobility and the Department of Tourism, lead navigator Wil Dasovich completed a drive across the country, from the tip of Northern Luzon to the South of Mindanao.

The convoy, made up of 20 electrified vehicles, was supported by the growing Philippine EV Spine network and BYD’s 79 dealers nationwide. The cross-country journey served as the ultimate stress test for BYD’s electrified technology from EV to Super DM-i.

Part of the expedition resulted in two Guinness World Records for the Most cities visited in a continuous journey by an EV and the Most cities visited in a continuous journey by a PHEV. The award was given after the BYD eMAX 7 and the BYD Shark 6 DMO visited 102 cities across the Philippines.

The Manila International Auto Show at the World Trade Center Metro Manila will run until April 12.

Visitors can take advantage of MIAS-exclusive cash discounts of up to PHP 220,000 on select models, including the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, Sealion 6 DM-i, Shark 6 DMO, and the BYD Tang DM-i. Guests can also avail of the MIAS Exclusive Financing Promos from BPI on select models.

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