BYD

BYD Company Limited

Brief company and industry description
BYD Company Limited — a Chinese diversified conglomerate that has become one of the world leaders in electric vehicles and battery technology. Founded as a battery manufacturer, BYD has grown into a global producer of vehicles, energy systems, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Main products/services and key markets

• Products: electric vehicles and hybrid cars, battery modules (including Blade-battery), solar panels, railway transport solutions.
• Services: integrated "energy + mobility" ecosystem, localization of production abroad, service and digital integration.
• Key markets: China (home market), Southeast Asia, Europe, South America — with active exports and factory launches outside China.

Year of founding, revenue, number of employees, presence by country

• Founded: February 1995.
• Number of employees: approximately 900,000 (end of 2024).
• Revenue: significant growth; the automotive division has become the company's main source of income.
• Presence: factories and research centers in China, Thailand, Brazil, Europe, and other countries.

What is interesting about their office/factory/production, what can be seen and understood about the business
BYD's production facilities demonstrate vertical integration: from battery development to vehicle manufacturing. A factory visit allows you to see how the company reduces its supply chain, implements automation, and scales electric vehicle production — a key example of how a Chinese company is entering the global arena.