BYD Accelerates European Expansion With Three New Electric Vehicle Plants
September 22, 2026 · Shopify API
BYD is accelerating its European expansion by planning three new EV and battery plants to offset slowing domestic sales.
Hungary Plant Progress
The Szeged facility in Hungary is in trial production, targeting mass output by late 2026. Meanwhile, the Turkey project is indefinitely delayed.
New European Sites
To compensate, BYD is seeking underutilized factories in Spain, France, and Italy. This strategic pivot aims to boost global sales to two million units.
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Release date: September 22, 2026