RAYONG, THAILAND--(Business Wire / Korea Newswire)--On July 4, BYD celebrated the inauguration of its Thailand plant and the production of its 8 millionth new energy vehicle in Rayong, Thailand, marking two milestones in the company‘s global expansion. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Pimphattra Wichaikul, Thailand’s Minister of Industry; Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand; Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of Thailand Board of Investment; as well as Mr. Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD, among other senior executives of BYD Group.

Ceremony of BYD Thailand Plant Inauguration and Roll-off of BYD's 8 Millionth New Energy Vehicle (Photo: Business Wire) (Photo: Business Wire) Miss Pimphattra Wichaikul, Thailand's Minister of Industry, delivering a speech at the ceremony (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, delivering a speech at the ceremony (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD, delivering a speech at the ceremony (Photo: Business Wire) BYD completed its Thailand plant in just 16 months, with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles. The facility encompasses processes of stamping, painting, welding, final assembly, and producing car components. It is projected to generate 10,000 jobs. BYD marked a historic moment by unveiling the Dolphin model as the 8 millionth new energy vehicle.

Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul expressed high praise for BYD‘s outstanding contributions to the new energy vehicle sector: “BYD is a world-leading automobile manufacturer and a pioneer in China’s new energy vehicle industry. BYD's investment in Thailand, along with its advanced production technology, will drive the development of the new energy vehicle industry in Thailand and across ASEAN”

Ambassador Han Zhiqiang highlighted the close ties and enduring friendship between China and Thailand. He noted that BYD, an outstanding representative of the global new energy vehicle industry, has completed its Thailand plant and celebrated the roll-off of its 8 millionth new energy vehicle. This milestone not only marks a significant achievement for BYD but also a new chapter in the mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Thailand in the field of new energy vehicles.

At the event, Mr. Wang Chuanfu expressed gratitude to both governments, Thai customers, and partners for their strong support. He emphasized BYD's success in the Thai market, becoming the pure electric vehicle sales champion for eighteen months within the past two years. Currently, one in every three electric vehicles sold in Thailand is a BYD. Going forward, BYD aims to launch more pure electric and plug-in hybrid models in Thailand.

As the global leader in new energy vehicles, BYD has significantly expanded its overseas presence in recent years. In 2023, it achieved a 337% year-on-year increase in exports, reaching 243,000 vehicles. In the first half of this year, BYD sold 1.607 million new energy vehicles globally, a 28% year-on-year increase, securing its position as the largest in the industry. Of these, over 203,000 were exported, showing a 173.8% year-on-year growth. As of now, BYD's new energy vehicles are present in 88 countries and regions worldwide, with passenger car production bases established in Thailand, Brazil, Hungary, and Uzbekistan.

Since achieving the roll-off of its 1 millionth new energy vehicle in May 2021, BYD has reached the impressive milestone of 8 millionth vehicles in just over three years. Looking forward, BYD will continue to expand its global market presence, leveraging its advanced technology and innovative products to meet the diverse needs of consumers worldwide. As more overseas factories come into operation, BYD's global production capacity will progressively strengthen, further solidifying its leading position in the global new energy vehicle market.

About BYD

BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world.

About BYD Auto

Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world's first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 11 years in a row.

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