Linghui

Linghui, also referred to as Linghui Auto, is a Chinese electric-vehicle brand established and owned by BYD Auto. It was introduced in early 2026 as BYD Auto’s fifth automotive brand, following the BYD marque, Denza, Fangchengbao, and Yangwang. Unlike BYD’s principal marque, which serves broad consumer and commercial markets, Linghui was created with a more specialized fleet-oriented mission. Its target customers include taxi operators, ride-hailing platforms, fleet managers, and other institutional buyers in China. The brand’s creation reflects an effort to distinguish BYD’s mainstream retail identity from the heavy commercial-fleet presence associated with some of its earlier electric sedans. By placing taxi and ride-hailing vehicles under a separate name, BYD can continue developing fleet products while presenting the core BYD brand as less dependent on high-mileage commercial use. Linghui therefore functions both as a product label and as a brand-architecture initiative within BYD Auto’s expanding portfolio. Linghui vehicles began appearing in Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology vehicle declarations in January 2026, before the brand’s public announcement on 2 February 2026. The brand uses an independent logo and sales channel, indicating an intended separation from ordinary BYD retail operations. Its initial range comprises three battery-electric sedans and one plug-in hybrid minivan. These vehicles are closely related to existing or previously announced BYD models, allowing BYD to reduce research, engineering, and manufacturing costs while adapting the products for intensive fleet service. The initial sedans are the Linghui e5, e7, and e9. The e5 is a rebadged version of the BYD Qin Plus EV, while the e7 and e9 are associated with models that had initially been introduced under BYD naming. The Linghui M9 is a plug-in hybrid minivan based on the BYD Xia. Fleet-oriented modifications include wear-resistant seating and extended warranty coverage of up to six years or 600,000 kilometers, features intended to address the demanding operating conditions of taxis and ride-hailing vehicles. As an early-stage brand, Linghui’s long-term product breadth, geographic expansion, sales performance, executive structure, and independent corporate organization remain unclear from the available reference material. Its documented role is that of a China-focused commercial-mobility brand within the BYD group rather than a fully independent automobile manufacturer. The brand’s future development will likely depend on fleet adoption, relationships with mobility platforms, and BYD’s ability to maintain a clear distinction between Linghui’s high-utilization vehicles and its consumer-oriented product lines.

Linghui is a Chinese electric-vehicle brand created by BYD Auto for commercial mobility and fleet applications. Its documented development began with the appearance of Linghui-related vehicles in Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declarations in January 2026. The declarations preceded the brand’s formal announcement and indicated that BYD was preparing a distinct vehicle identity for products intended for high-utilization operations. BYD announced Linghui on 2 February 2026. The brand became the fifth named automotive brand in BYD Auto’s portfolio after the BYD marque, Denza, Fangchengbao, and Yangwang. Its creation was primarily a brand and market-segmentation decision. BYD’s vehicles had become widely used in taxi and ride-hailing fleets, creating commercial volume but also associating the mainstream BYD name with fleet service. Linghui was established to absorb this commercial-fleet role while allowing the principal BYD marque to strengthen its consumer-retail positioning. Linghui operates with an independent logo and sales channel. This structure suggests that BYD intended the brand to communicate directly with professional fleet buyers rather than simply adding another trim level to the existing BYD range. The target market includes taxi companies, ride-hailing operators, mobility platforms, and other organizations that prioritize operating cost, durability, serviceability, and warranty support. The initial product plan consisted of three battery-electric sedans and one plug-in hybrid minivan. The Linghui e5 is a rebadged BYD Qin Plus EV. The e7 and e9 use names that had initially been associated with BYD models, while the Linghui M9 is a rebadged BYD Xia. This reuse of existing vehicles allows BYD to limit development and production costs. At the same time, the vehicles receive adaptations for intensive commercial use, including wear-resistant seating and warranty coverage of up to six years or 600,000 kilometers. The initial lineup demonstrates that Linghui was conceived as a fleet-specialist brand rather than as a conventional premium or lifestyle marque. Its products are derived from BYD platforms and are configured around the needs of professional drivers and operators. The sedans address common taxi and ride-hailing requirements, while the plug-in hybrid minivan broadens the range toward larger passenger capacity and flexible operating patterns. Available reference material does not establish Linghui’s headquarters, executive leadership, standalone financial results, international operations, or independent legal structure. It also does not document later product generations, sales volumes, major advertising campaigns, or controversies. Accordingly, Linghui’s recorded history currently centers on its 2026 creation, its relationship with BYD Auto, and its launch portfolio of fleet-adapted electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

• 2026

  Linghui vehicles appear in MIIT declarations

  [1]Linghuien.wikipedia.org

  Vehicles associated with the future Linghui brand appeared in Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology vehicle declarations in January 2026.

• 2026

  Linghui is publicly announced

  [1]Linghuien.wikipedia.org

  BYD Auto announced Linghui on 2 February 2026 as a separate brand for taxi, ride-hailing, and other commercial fleet markets.

• 2026

  Initial fleet-oriented lineup is established

  [1]Linghuien.wikipedia.org

  The initial range comprises the battery-electric e5, e7, and e9 sedans and the plug-in hybrid M9 minivan, with adaptations such as durable seating and extended warranty coverage.

A China-focused electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle brand for taxi, ride-hailing, and other commercial fleet applications, positioned separately from BYD’s mainstream consumer marque.

• Battery-electric sedan · 2026

  Linghui e5

  The Linghui e5 is a battery-electric sedan based on the BYD Qin Plus EV. It forms part of Linghui’s initial fleet-oriented range and is intended for taxi, ride-hailing, and other high-utilization passenger-transport operations. As a rebadged BYD model, it enables the brand to use an established vehicle basis while presenting a dedicated commercial-fleet identity.

• Battery-electric sedan · 2026

  Linghui e7

  The Linghui e7 is one of the brand’s initial battery-electric sedans. Its name was introduced under the Linghui identity after being associated initially with a BYD model. The vehicle is positioned for professional fleet use, where durability, operating economics, and suitability for repeated passenger service are central considerations.

• Battery-electric sedan · 2026

  Linghui e9

  The Linghui e9 is an initial battery-electric sedan in Linghui’s commercial-mobility lineup. Like the e7, it uses a name that was initially introduced in connection with BYD and is presented under the separate Linghui brand for fleet customers. Available material identifies it as part of the launch range but does not provide detailed specifications.

• Plug-in hybrid minivan · 2026

  Linghui M9

  The Linghui M9 is a plug-in hybrid minivan based on the BYD Xia. It extends Linghui’s initial portfolio beyond sedans and offers a larger vehicle format for commercial passenger transport. Its inclusion supports the brand’s focus on taxi, ride-hailing, and fleet applications that may require additional passenger or cargo capacity.

• 2026

  Separate commercial fleets from the mainstream BYD marqueStrategy

  Background

  BYD vehicles had a significant presence in taxi and ride-hailing operations, which linked the mainstream BYD name with commercial fleet use. The company created Linghui to serve those customers under a dedicated identity.

  Action taken

  BYD launched Linghui with an independent logo and sales channel and assigned it responsibility for taxi, ride-hailing, and related fleet applications.

  Aftermath

  The move established a separate commercial-mobility brand within BYD Auto’s portfolio, although the available material does not report subsequent sales or market-share results.

  Source

• 2026

  Launch an initial fleet-adapted vehicle rangeProduct launch

  Background

  Commercial operators require vehicles designed for high mileage and repeated passenger service, while BYD sought to limit the cost of creating a new brand.

  Action taken

  BYD introduced three battery-electric sedans and one plug-in hybrid minivan under the Linghui name, using rebadged or renamed BYD models and adding fleet-oriented features such as wear-resistant seating and extended warranties.

  Aftermath

  Linghui entered the market with a platform-sharing lineup covering sedan and minivan applications. No later product-generation information is documented in the available sources.

  Source

• 2026

  Linghui vehicles appear in Chinese vehicle declarations[1]Linghuien.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  Vehicles associated with the Linghui brand appeared in Ministry of Industry and Information Technology vehicle declarations in January 2026, before the brand’s public announcement.

• 2026

  BYD introduces Linghui as a fleet-focused automotive brand[1]Linghuien.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  BYD Auto announced Linghui on 2 February 2026 as a separate brand intended to serve taxi and ride-hailing markets and to distinguish commercial fleet operations from the mainstream BYD marque.

1. 1Linghuien.wikipedia.org