# Automotive Tech

The Currency Trap: Exchange Rate Volatility and Domestic Headwinds Batter BYD’s Global Expansion

BYD and its subsidiary BYD Electronic reported sharp profit declines in Q1 2026, driven by a 4 billion RMB swing in currency exchange values and a 52% drop in domestic Chinese sales. Despite these setbacks, the company's aggressive overseas expansion and resilient gross margins indicate a pivot toward global markets as its primary growth engine.