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BYD Expands Latin America Operations, Eyes Canada Plant

3/16/2026

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BYD Company Limited expands operations in Latin America.
BYD considers a Canada plant.
The Brazilian plant began production in July 2025 and holds export orders for 100,000 vehicles from Argentina and Mexico.
BYD plans to invest 300 million Brazilian reais in a Rio de Janeiro research center and pursue wholly owned facilities in Canada, targeting 1.3 million overseas sales by 2026 with investments in Hungary, Turkey, and Brazil.

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BYD Company Limited expands operations in Latin America.
BYD considers a Canada plant.
The Brazilian plant began production in July 2025 and holds export orders for 100,000 vehicles from Argentina and Mexico.
BYD plans to invest 300 million Brazilian reais in a Rio de Janeiro research center and pursue wholly owned facilities in Canada, targeting 1.3 million overseas sales by 2026 with investments in Hungary, Turkey, and Brazil.