BYD trends: key opportunities for Quebec SMEs

January 29, 2026

BYD trends: key opportunities for Quebec SMEs

Between 2024 and 2026, the electric vehicle (EV) market will experience unprecedented acceleration, and Chinese manufacturer BYD is at the heart of this transformation. By 2025, BYD will have delivered around 2.26  million vehicles 100 % electric, overtaking Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of EVs, with an increase of around 28 % by 2024.([barrons.com](https://www.barrons.com/articles/byd-ev-sales-beat-tesla-f0cb7980?utm_source=openai)) At the same time, Québec establishes itself as a Canadian leader in transportation electrification In 2024, zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) accounted for around 30.9 of new registrations in the province, and more than 30 % of sales in Q3 alone.([electricautonomy.ca](https://electricautonomy.ca/data-trackers/ev-sales-data/2025-03-13/statscan-q4-2024-ev-sales-canada/?utm_source=openai)) These global and local dynamics create a particularly favorable context for Quebec SMEs looking to reduce their operating costs, green their brand image and innovate their business models.

For SME managers, BYD isn’t just a distant “Chinese giant”: it’s a catalyst for new opportunities in electric mobility, logistics, tourism, B2B services and even digital transformation. As government incentives evolve and competition intensifies, companies that can combine data, digital technologies (AI, CRM, e-commerce) and strategic EV adoption will be better positioned to capitalize on this new wave.

1. BYD and the global electric vehicle boom: why it’s relevant to Quebec SMEs

BYD is no longer a niche player In 2025, the company officially took the lead in the global electric vehicle market, delivering more than 2.25 million EVs 100 ([barrons.com](https://www.barrons.com/articles/byd-ev-sales-beat-tesla-f0cb7980?utm_source=openai)) Including plug-in hybrids, BYD exceeds 4.5 million passenger vehicles sold and over 1 million vehicles exported by 2025, representing 150% year-on-year export growth. ([btcc.com](https://www.btcc.com/en-CA/square/coincentral/1366780?utm_source=openai)) In other words, the brand is structuring itself as a major global supplier, with a range extending from small economy models to top-of-the-range vehicles, including vans and commercial vehicles.

For Quebec SMEs, these figures have several concrete implications:

  • Access to a wider range of affordable EVs: BYD’s focus on competitively priced models, combined with its international expansion, should put downward pressure on EV prices in many markets, including North America, in the medium term.
  • Continued innovation: BYD is investing heavily in batteries and ultra-fast charging, with announced advances that could lead to recharges in minutes.([businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/byd-sales-surpass-tesla-china-ev-2026-1?utm_source=openai)) For SMEs, this means better vehicle availability and less time wasted at the charging station.
  • Ripple effect on the ecosystem: BYD’s dominance is stimulating competition (Tesla, European manufacturers, other Chinese manufacturers), which is accelerating the development of charging infrastructures, fleet management software solutions and related services – all opportunities for service, IT and logistics companies in Quebec.

At the same time, the Quebec market is already strongly committed to electrification. In 2024, EZEVs achieved a 14.6% market share at the Canadian level, but Quebec stands out with nearly 31% of new EZEV registrations over the year and 42% in Q4 2024.([electricautonomy.ca](https://electricautonomy.ca/data-trackers/ev-sales-data/2025-03-13/statscan-q4-2024-ev-sales-canada/?utm_source=openai)) According to provincial estimates, more than 380,000 electric vehicles were on Quebec roads at the end of 2024, compared with 200,000 in 2023.([roulonselectrique.ca](https://www.roulonselectrique.ca/en/toutes-les-actualites/annee-2024-record-pour-les-ventes-de-vehicules-electriques-et-diminution-des-aides-financieres-pour-2025/?utm_source=openai)) This pace of growth creates a critical base of customers, terminals and data, opening the door to innovative business models for SMEs.

In this context, keeping abreast of BYD strategies and integrating electrification into your SME planning is no longer an option, but a strategic lever. The Nuaweb team can help you translate these trends into concrete projects (AI tools, automation, CRM integration, e-commerce platforms) tailored to your reality.

2. Quebec: a changing EV market, between record sales and the post-subsidy shift

Quebec enjoyed a record year for electric vehicle sales in 2024. It is estimated that by the end of 2024, more than 380,000 EVs were on the road in the province, with sales exceeding 30% of the market in the 3rd quarter.([roulonselectrique.ca](https://www.roulonselectrique.ca/en/toutes-les-actualites/annee-2024-record-pour-les-ventes-de-vehicules-electriques-et-diminution-des-aides-financieres-pour-2025/?utm_source=openai)) The Roulez vert program supported more than 126,000 EV purchases (100% electric and plug-in hybrids) in 2024, as well as more than 62,000 subsidies for charging stations, including nearly 54,000 at home.([roulonselectrique.ca](https://www.roulonselectrique.ca/en/toutes-les-actualites/annee-2024-record-pour-les-ventes-de-vehicules-electriques-et-diminution-des-aides-financieres-pour-2025/?utm_source=openai)) For SMEs, this means that many employees, customers and partners are already using an EV, or are considering acquiring one.

However, the 2025-2026 context is changing: provincial and federal funds dedicated to purchase subsidies have been exhausted, and several programs have been suspended or scaled back. By early 2025, S&P Global was estimating a 65% drop in VZE sales in Quebec, and a national decline in VZE registrations of over 48% between December 2024 and January 2025.([electricautonomy.ca](https://electricautonomy.ca/data-trackers/2025-02-28/s-p-q4-2024-canada-zev-adoption/?utm_source=openai))

For Quebec SMEs, this creates a double movement:

  • Less dependence on subsidies: electrification becomes a rational business choice based on total cost of ownership (TCO), not just incentives. Fleets that drive a lot (delivery, mobile services, light transport) continue to be winners with EVs, even with reduced subsidies.
  • More optimization requirements: without high subsidies, every investment decision needs to be backed up by solid analysis (trip data, energy costs, maintenance, recharging times, etc.). This reinforces the need for digital tracking, CRM and analytics tools tailored to SMEs.

The temporary drop in sales in 2025 does not mean the end of the transition, but rather a refocusing. In the medium term, regulatory pressure (VZE targets, CO₂ standards), rising fuel costs and innovations from manufacturers like BYD should maintain the underlying trend towards electrification. SMEs that anticipate this shift now will have a head start when EV prices fall further and the offering becomes more diversified.

To structure this transition, it makes sense to digitalize your processes. For example, connecting your fleet management and delivery data to a modern CRM or an e-commerce platform developed by Nuaweb enables you to track electrification-related costs and performance in real time.

3. Concrete opportunities for Quebec SMEs: fleet, services and new business models

The BYD trend and the rise of EVs in Quebec mean very tangible opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, both in terms of reducing costs and creating new sources of revenue.

1. Fleet optimization and cost reduction

  • EVs offer significantly lower maintenance costs than combustion vehicles (fewer moving parts, no oil changes, regenerative braking).
  • Energy costs per kilometer are generally lower, especially if you recharge at night or at preferential-rate charging stations. For a fleet that travels several tens of thousands of kilometers a year, the savings can represent thousands of dollars per vehicle.
  • The rise of manufacturers like BYD, with high volumes (over 4.5 million passenger vehicles sold by 2025)([btcc.com](https://www.btcc.com/en-CA/square/coincentral/1366780?utm_source=openai)), should continue to put pressure on prices and enrich the range of light commercial vehicles and electric vans.

2. New recharging and mobility services

  • Bollard installers and managers: the tens of thousands of bollards to be subsidized by 2024 will create a market for maintenance, upgrades and intelligent management.([roulonselectrique.ca](https://www.roulonselectrique.ca/en/toutes-les-actualites/annee-2024-record-pour-les-ventes-de-vehicules-electriques-et-diminution-des-aides-financieres-pour-2025/?utm_source=openai)) SMEs in the electricity, IT and B2B services sectors can develop bollard fleet management solutions for condominiums, businesses or industrial parks.
  • Shuttle services, tourism, events: offering 100% electric shuttles (whether BYD or not) can become a strong marketing argument for hotels, convention centers, tourist attractions or event organizers.
  • Green urban logistics: pressure to reduce emissions in cities is paving the way for 100% electric last-mile delivery services, with real-time tracking via a digital platform linked to your CRM and transactional website.

3. Brand positioning and customer acquisition

  • More and more consumers and B2B buyers are factoring carbon footprints into their decisions. Displaying an electrified fleet, or including the words “100% electric delivery” on your online store, is becoming a competitive advantage.
  • You can use your EV fleet data (kilometers traveled, emissions avoided, savings achieved) in your marketing campaigns, CSR reports or calls for tender.
  • Educational content (blog posts, videos, case studies) on your site – produced with a partner like Nuaweb – boosts your credibility and improves your SEO ranking.

To maximize these opportunities, it’s crucial to link your vehicle choices to the right digital tools: a CRM to track customers and contracts, an optimized website to convert visitors sensitive to environmental issues, and AI-based automations to better plan routes, optimize charging schedules or inform your customers in real time.

4. How to structure a digital-centric EV & BYD strategy with Nuaweb

Adopting EVs or considering BYD vehicles is only the first step. For a Quebec SME, the real value comes from integrating this transition into an overall digital strategy. Here’s how to structure this approach.

1. Map your needs and usage scenarios

  • Analyze your typical routes (daily distance, stopping points, seasonality) to determine which fleet segments are the most relevant to electrify first.
  • Identify recharging needs (depot, employee homes, customers, public charging stations) and constraints (space, access, schedules).
  • Assess opportunities for new services linked to electric mobility (premium offers, green delivery, shuttles, etc.).

2. Connect fleet, customers and sales via CRM

A well-configured CRM management system enables you to :

  • Associate fleet costs and performance with specific customers or market segments (e.g. cost per delivery for urban vs. regional customers).
  • Identify customers who are sensitive to environmental issues and propose targeted offers (green delivery, premium services).
  • Automate communications (delivery tracking, appointment reminders, satisfaction surveys) while promoting your electrification approach.

3. Set up a web and e-commerce showcase in line with your EV shift

Whether it’s mobility services, charging station installation, logistics or tourism, your website must clearly reflect your EV strategy:

  • SEO-optimized service pages dedicated to your “green” offers, created with a specialized agency like Nuaweb (website creation).
  • Integration of an e-commerce platform to sell your services online (subscriptions, green delivery packages, electric shuttle bookings, etc.).
  • Educational content (articles, FAQs, videos) explaining the concrete benefits of EVs and innovations from manufacturers like BYD for your customers.

4. Leverage AI and data to optimize your decisions

The integration of AI and automation – the core of Nuaweb ‘s expertise – takes this a step further:

  • Intelligent chatbots to answer your customers’ questions 24/7 about your green transport policies, delivery options or mobility services.
  • Route planning algorithms that take into account EV autonomy, recharging times and traffic.
  • Integrated dashboards (fleet + CRM + sales) to track your savings, vehicle utilization and environmental impact in real time.

By combining these elements, you can transform a simple fleet choice (buy this or that BYD model or other EV) into a true digital competitive advantage. This is precisely the kind of integrated approach that Nuaweb implements with its customers in Quebec.

Conclusion: from BYD trend to profitable business strategy

The figures are clear In 2025, BYD became the world’s leading seller of electric vehicles, with over 2.25 million units sold worldwide. million 100% electric EVs delivered and over one million vehicles exported.([btcc.com](https://www.btcc.com/en-CA/square/coincentral/1366780?utm_source=openai)) In Quebec, 2024 was a record year, with over 30% market share for ZEVs, and an estimated fleet of over 380,000 vehicles.([electricautonomy.ca](https://electricautonomy.ca/data-trackers/ev-sales-data/2025-03-13/statscan-q4-2024-ev-sales-canada/?utm_source=openai)) Although the end or reduction of subsidies caused a slowdown in sales in early 2025, the underlying trend remains the same: the electrification of transport and competitive pressure from players like BYD will continue to transform the market.

For Quebec SMEs, the question is no longer whether this transformation will affect them, but how to strategically leverage it: fleet cost reduction, new services based on electric mobility, responsible brand positioning, integration with a solid CRM and web presence, supported by AI and automation.

Want to assess the potential of EVs and BYD trends for your business, and connect them to a profitable digital strategy? Let’s plan your next steps together. Contact the Nuaweb team for a free consultation and turn the 2024-2026 trends into a sustainable competitive advantage for your SME.

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