BYD spotted testing a new minivan [Video]

BYD’s upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was spotted on a car carrier and at one of its Flash Charging stations ahead of its expected debut later this year.

📌 The Core Development

Spy images of BYD’s new Ocean MPV testing in China have begun flooding the internet over the past few days.

BYD first unveiled the Ocean-V concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show in April, a futuristic preview of its first MPV under the Ocean series.

🔍 Background & Sector Context

The concept featured a sliding center display screen and two unique modes: Camping and Movie. In camping mode, the seats either fold flat to create a bed or swivel to face each other.

Movie mode, on the other hand, transforms the vehicle into a private mobile theater with a large display screen that flips out of the dashboard.

📊 Industry & Real-World Impact

With exciting features and a futuristic design, many couldn’t wait to see what the production version would look like.

🔮 Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead

The prototype spotted in testing is a bit disappointing. Although it’s still disguised, the image from Autohome shows a vehicle that looks very different from the Ocean-V concept earlier this year.

The image shows a boxy design with a wide grille and traditional pull-style door handles, which looks drastically different from BYD’s latest vehicles.