BYD plans second and third European plants; France candidate
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BYD will start mass production at its Hungary plant in Q4 2026 and is considering France for additional factories.
BYD executive vice president Li Ke said at the 2026 Paris Motor Show that the company will invest heavily in European manufacturing. The Hungary plant is scheduled to begin large-scale production in the fourth quarter of this year, and France has entered the shortlist for a second or third plant. [1] [2]
Separately, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers welcomed a consensus reached between China and the EU on hybrid and electric vehicle trade issues, saying the agreement will help stabilize supply chains and avoid trade friction. [3]
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