BYD follows in the footsteps of Great Wall Motors in Brazil, declaring plans for local production
Chinese Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Expand Presence in Brazil
Two Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, BYD and GWM, are set to strengthen their presence in Brazil as they prepare to establish production facilities in the South American country.
The announcement was made by Bahia state governor Jerônimo Rodrigues on June 28, 2023, with formal details scheduled for Tuesday, July 4. BYD, known for its affordable EVs, will join GWM at the Ford plant in Camaçari, Bahia state, though no new information regarding the plant's status was provided in the article.
GWM's plant in Iracemápolis, São Paulo state, was previously a facility of Mercedes Benz. The company plans to produce 100,000 cars per year from this plant, though the specific models have not been disclosed. The production at this plant was originally set to start in 2023 but has been delayed to the second half of 2024.
Meanwhile, BYD's plans in Brazil are shrouded in more mystery. The company's global vice president Stella Li attended the launch of the BYD Dolphin compact hatch in Brazil, but details about the production schedule or location remain undisclosed. The BYD Dolphin, one of the lowest priced full-electric vehicles in Brazil, has already begun deliveries in the country.
As for investments, while no specific amounts have been announced, the focus appears to be on BYD expanding its manufacturing and delivery capacities to meet the growing demand for EVs in Brazil. However, no official announcement date for these investment details has been disclosed publicly as of 2025.
The article also does not mention any potential partnerships or collaborations between BYD and other companies in Brazil. As the EV market in Brazil continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how these companies shape the landscape of the industry in the coming years.
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