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BYD hits 100k NEV milestone, eyes 600k export hub

7/21/2026

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  • BYD delivered its 100,000th new-energy vehicle on July 16, a BYD Seagull built at the Bahia plant.
  • The Bahia plant employs 5,500 workers, was built in 15 months for 5.5 billion reals (US$1 billion).
  • Stella Li, BYD Americas head, said the firm has orders for 50,000 cars each from Argentina and Mexico.
  • Camacari complex, covering 4.68 million sqm, targets 150,000 vehicles now and up to 600,000 long-term to become a South American export hub.