Cover News ｜ Annual output of 150,000 vehicles!BYD's first wholly -owned overseas passenger car factory settled in Thailand

Cover reporter Zhang Haijun

After entering the Norway, Japan and other markets, BYD's globalization process has opened a new chapter again. On September 8th, BYD Automobile Thailand Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as BYD) signed a contract with WHA Weihua Group Volkswagen Co., Ltd. to officially sign the land subscription and factories related agreement, which marks the first overseas passenger car invested by BYD The factory officially landed in Thailand.

It is reported that, as the largest automotive market in ASEAN and Southeast Asian Automobile Manufacturing Center, Thailand has unique advantages. In recent years, under the incentives of the development of charging infrastructure, the construction of smart grids, and tax reduction of new energy vehicles, the Thai new energy vehicle market has also developed rapidly, and a strong market gravity has gradually formed. Layout Thailand provides good opportunities. On August 8 this year, BYD jointly held a brand launch conference in Bangkok, and announced that it officially entered the Thai passenger car market and will work with partners and dealers to provide consumers with excellent products and high -quality services , Promote the development of new energy vehicle industry in Thailand.

As a leader of new energy vehicles, BYD has leading technologies such as blade batteries, E platform 3.0, DM-I super hybrid, etc. At the same time, with a global perspective and mature international operation model, it actively develops overseas markets. According to the plan, BYD Thai factory will use the most advanced right -ruddy car technology. It is expected to begin operations in 2024. The annual production capacity will be about 150,000.

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