BYD speed is amazing..Brazil plant to start production in 15 months
Jul 07, 2025
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Camaari, Bahia, Brazil, where BYD's state-of-the-art new plant is located, is an industrial complex where next-generation technology is concentrated. At the BYD Camasari plant, which was first unveiled, you can see the manufacturing process of the latest electric vehicles.
BYD America and Europe CEO and Vice President of Global Affairs Stella Li said, "BYD is an engineer-made company, and innovation is our driving force. We are one of the largest R&D investment companies in the world, and this technology has now led to Brazilian factories. It took only 15 months from site construction to the release of the first production vehicle, he said. "This is not just meaningful for BYD, but a significant turning point in the transition to sustainable mobility in Latin America as a whole. We chose Biage because we have passionate talent, skilled workforce, and we have the capacity of a game changer," he said.
On this day, not only BYD Dolphin Mini, but also a super hybrid model 'Song Pro' was released. A total of three types, Dolphin Mini, Song Pro, and King, are scheduled to start mass production in the next few weeks.
We are transforming Camasari into a future-oriented center, said Alexandre Baldy, vice president of sales and marketing in BYD Brazil. This factory is not just a concrete building, but it represents innovation, confidence, and confidence in Brazil. "BYD is not just a manufacturer, but a being to write the next chapter of the Brazilian automobile industry together. What happens in Bahia today is a technological revolution itself. We are now proud to be a true Brazilian company created by Brazilians and for Brazilians," he said.
The interior of the Camasari plant is full of intelligent technology. Equipped with automated systems, smart logistics, and real-time tracking systems, it is not just an assembly line, but a high-performance orchestra where robots and data move finely.
Smart sequencing systems give priority to models with the highest market demand. The vehicle is tracked in real time along the assembly line and is automatically performed by the robot from glass installation to battery fastening. Space is also utilized in three dimensions to maximize three-dimensional efficiency.
In addition, a very pleasant working environment is created thanks to a frictionless system in which the noise level is maintained below 70 dB. The plant is the largest electric vehicle-only facility in Latin America and boasts an area of 156,800 square meters.
BYD Brazil CEO Tyler Li said, "Brazil is now the center of global EV innovation, and BYD is at the center. It has been laying the foundation since 2014, and now it is leading the market, expanding exhibition halls, and spreading eco-friendly mobility nationwide," he said.
BYD invests 5.5 billion reais (about 1.4 trillion won) in the Kamasari Industrial Complex, which covers 4.6 million square meters (about 645 soccer fields). When the entire project is completed, more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created.
The initial production capacity starts at 150,000 units per year and expands to 300,000 units in the second stage of expansion. Initially, it will operate in a Semi-Knocked-Down (SKD) method, but will gradually switch to a full-scale local production system such as frame molding, welding, painting, and increasing the proportion of Brazilian parts.
In addition, Chinese and Brazilian scientists are jointly developing 1.5 DM-i Flex-Fuel hybrid engines. The engine can use both gasoline and ethanol, Brazil's signature renewable fuel, and is a next-generation powertrain combined with BYD's electric technology to enhance both performance and efficiency.
BYD's entry into Brazil began in July 2023 with a bold declaration in Salvador. Three months later, the groundbreaking ceremony took place, and in March 2024, construction began in earnest. And now, 15 months later, we've started testing production. The site, which was once a ruin, is now reborn as a world-class industrial complex.
To date, more than 1,000 employees are working at the Kamasari plant, and hundreds of employees from suppliers are also working together. 3,000 additional jobs will be created by the end of the year.Worldwide, BYD ranks first in the field of eco-friendly vehicles (NEVs).
BYD has core technologies such as batteries, electric motors, and control systems, and is an eco-friendly technology company that controls the entire production chain.In Brazil, BYD is positioned as a symbol of the energy transition. For the month of May 2025, BYD accounted for 90% of Brazilian electric vehicle sales and a third of hybrid sales.
Brazil ranked fourth in all automobile brand sales.BYD currently operates 180 exhibition halls in Brazil, with plans to expand to 240 by the end of 2025, allowing BYD to meet in all states, all states and major cities in Brazil.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
