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BYD Thailand Plant Inaugurated and 8 Millionth New Energy Vehicle Launched

Publish Date:2024/07/04

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BYD's Thai factory, completed in just 16 months with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles, covers the entire vehicle manufacturing process and is expected to create 10,000 jobs. On July 4, BYD held the ceremony for the production of its 8 millionth new energy vehicle at the Thai plant, attended by Thailand's Minister of Industry and the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, among others. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu stated that BYD has achieved significant results in the Thai market and will continue to launch more pure electric and plug-in hybrid models in the future.

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