BYD has reached a major milestone in Thailand with the delivery of its 100,000th new energy vehicle (NEV), the BYD SEAL 06 DM-i. The model was chosen as the official vehicle for the “Friendship Fleet Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thailand-China Diplomatic Relations,” marking its symbolic role in strengthening bilateral ties. The SEAL 06 DM-i is among the models produced locally at BYD’s Thailand factory.
BYD’s manufacturing facility in Thailand, completed in July 2024, is the company’s first wholly-owned passenger vehicle factory outside China. With an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, the plant currently produces models such as the ATTO 3, Song PLUS, and Dolphin.
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The facility not only meets domestic demand but also exports vehicles to the broader ASEAN region and right-hand drive markets, including Australia, serving as a cornerstone of BYD’s global manufacturing strategy.
At the delivery ceremony, BYD also presented the BYD Kunlun Award to outstanding dealers and sales personnel in Thailand. The company noted that one salesperson achieved an impressive record of selling 1,200 units.
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In April 2025, BYD ranked second in Thailand’s passenger vehicle market with 2,797 units sold, capturing a 15.6% market share, while in July 2025, it celebrated the delivery of its 90,000th NEV in the country. During the first half of 2025, BYD led the Thai electric vehicle segment with 19,572 units sold, with the Dolphin emerging as the top-selling pure electric model.
The company attributes its success to strong localization efforts. Within a year, BYD’s Thailand factory employed over 6,100 Thai workers, with locals accounting for 90% of the workforce, and achieved a 40% localization rate for core components. BYD’s expanding global footprint now spans over 70 countries and regions across six continents.
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