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CX Briefing: BYD’s Brazil Factory Produces First Car
- BYD produced its first passenger vehicle in Brazil at its factory in Bahia, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.
- The production took 15 months from breaking ground to the first car rolling off the line, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable transportation in Latin America.
- The factory is expected to create 20,000 job opportunities in Brazil, as stated by Jeronimo Rodrigues, governor of Bahia state.
- BYD has sold a total of 130,000 passenger NEVs in Brazil since entering the market in 2021.
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BYD launches EV production in Brazil
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, has taken another big step in Latin America. On July 1, the company unveiled its first 100% Brazilian-made car — a milestone for the country’s auto industry and for BYD’s regional expansion. Paulo Cabral reports
The model is part of a strategic preparation phase for the start of the production line in Camaçari Camaçari (BA). BYD, a world leader in clean technology, has set the first BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull in China or Dolphin Surf in Europe) manufactured in Brazil, marking a historic milestone in the automotive industry throughout Latin America. Atrevided, elegant and powered by clean energy, the best-selling electric car in Brazil is more than a vehi…
BYD Begins Production at First Passenger Vehicle Factory in Brazil
Chinese new energy vehicle maker BYD has begun production at its first passenger car plant in Brazil, the company said on Tuesday. The facility, located in the northeastern state of Bahia, is expected to produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually and supply markets across Latin America. BYD said it had invested more than R$5.5 billion ($101.2 million) in the site, which spans 4.6 million square metres and is projected to create as many as 20,000 di…
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