BYD & Didi Joint Venture Announces Major Deal For 2,000 Model BYD D1s – Its Ride-Hailing EV China’s Mobile Energy Global has signed an agreement with Meihao Chuxing, a joint venture between BYD and Didi, to purchase an initial 2,000 units of model BYD D1. The ride-hailing vehicles are intended for deployment in multiple cities within China, with deliveries expected to begin in H1 2021. Launched in November 2020, model BYD D1 was jointly developed by BYD and Didi as the world’s first custom-built, all electric car for ride-hailing. Didi is deploying and promoting the ride-hailing service in a number of Chinese cities. Passengers can order the customised ride-sharing service via the Didi app.