JAKARTA - The map of competition for electric cars in China is getting hotter. Amid this pressure, BYD Group reiterated its stance that innovation is a must, as conveyed by General Manager of Brand & Public Relations BYD Group Li Yunfei.
Launching from Oriental Finance, Saturday, January 3, Li revealed that at first, not a few manufacturers doubted BYD technology. However, over time and on-site proof, the doubt turned into interest and even an attempt to imitate.
The situation had triggered an internal question from BYD, whether innovation still needed to be driven if it was eventually copied by competitors? Li's answer was firm, he stated that without innovation, the industry would stagnate.
More than that, competitors also have no foothold to grow. As a real example, BYD introduced megawatt flash charging technology in early 2025, a major leap in fast charging electric vehicles.
According to Li, the automotive competition is always moving in a technological cycle. Where, if there is one player who leads, then the other will catch up with it in a range of one to three years.
"The company concludes that innovation must continue, because without original breakthroughs, in the end, no one will be able to be copied by others," said Li.
BYD's own innovation push is not an instant decision, the company has long been investing in research on various technological foundations. From lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, DM plug-in hybrid systems, to permanent magnet electric motors, all are born from continuous research.
Li also highlighted the central role of BYD founder Wang Chuanfu. Not just leading from behind a desk, Wang is known to be actively involved in research and development.
He often attends marathon technical meetings, dissecting the scientific details of battery chemical reactions to the readiness of the electrical network for super-fast charging. This research commitment is reflected in the series of new patents registered by BYD at the end of 2025.
That includes electric motor technology with the ability to adjust the magnetic power to be efficient in various driving conditions. If the innovation is adopted again by competitors, Li considers it reasonable.
In fact, he said, that is the natural mechanism that drives the collective progress of the electric vehicle industry. Now, BYD continues to strengthen the development of electric and hybrid car technology, while preparing the next breakthrough to maintain its advantage in the future.
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