BYD makes its own branded vehicles through BYD operations; it is a publicly listed company, with documented production in China, Rayong in Thailand and Camaçari in Brazil. [1][3]

Who makes BYD?

Owner
BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen exchanges. Its July 2024 company release identifies Wang Chuanfu as chairman and president; it does not describe BYD as a subsidiary of another carmaker. [1]
Made by
BYD’s Rayong plant includes stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and component production. Brazil’s November 2025 release confirms locally produced Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro cars. [1][3]
Made in
Rayong opened in July 2024. Camaçari, Bahia produced its first test vehicles in July 2025 and reached 10,000 cars after its October formal opening. These are distinct milestones. [1][2][3]

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BYD supply chain map

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BYD

BYD makes its own branded vehicles through BYD operations; it is a publicly listed company, with documented production in China, Rayong in Thailand and Camaçari in Brazil.

Evidence: [1][3]

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  • BYD (Brand): BYD makes its own branded vehicles through BYD operations; it is a publicly listed company, with documented production in China, Rayong in Thailand and Camaçari in Brazil. [1][3]
  • BYD → BYD ownership (Owner): BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen exchanges. Its July 2024 company release identifies Wang Chuanfu as chairman and president; it does not describe BYD as a subsidiary of another carmaker. [1]
  • BYD ownership → BYD manufacturing (Manufacturer): BYD’s Rayong plant includes stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and component production. Brazil’s November 2025 release confirms locally produced Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro cars. [1][3]
  • BYD manufacturing → Rayong, Thailand (Factory): BYD opened its vehicle manufacturing plant here on July 4, 2024. [1]
  • BYD manufacturing → Camaçari, Brazil (Factory): BYD confirmed 10,000 locally produced cars in November 2025. [3]

Who owns BYD?

BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen exchanges. Its July 2024 company release identifies Wang Chuanfu as chairman and president; it does not describe BYD as a subsidiary of another carmaker. [1]

Who actually makes BYD products?

BYD’s Rayong plant includes stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and component production. Brazil’s November 2025 release confirms locally produced Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro cars. [1][3]

Where are BYD products made?

Rayong opened in July 2024. Camaçari, Bahia produced its first test vehicles in July 2025 and reached 10,000 cars after its October formal opening. These are distinct milestones. [1][2][3]

Is BYD made in China or the USA?

BYD has Chinese and overseas manufacturing. Its Thailand announcement also refers to US industrial parks, but that is not evidence of US BYD passenger-car assembly. [1]

Same factory, different label

The Brazil release calls Dolphin Mini the Seagull in China and Dolphin Surf in Europe. Related names do not mean every market’s car came from the same plant; use the model and market-specific evidence. [2]

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Ownership timeline

  1. 1995: BYD began as a rechargeable-battery business. [1]
  2. 2024-07-04: Opened Rayong and produced its eight-millionth new energy vehicle. [1]
  3. 2025-11-26: Reported 10,000 cars produced in Camaçari. [3]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Who owns byd?

BYD is listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen exchanges. Its July 2024 company release identifies Wang Chuanfu as chairman and president; it does not describe BYD as a subsidiary of another carmaker.[1]

Who makes byd?

BYD’s Rayong plant includes stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and component production. Brazil’s November 2025 release confirms locally produced Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro cars.[1][3]

Where is byd made?

Rayong opened in July 2024. Camaçari, Bahia produced its first test vehicles in July 2025 and reached 10,000 cars after its October formal opening. These are distinct milestones.[1][2][3]

Where is byd dolphin made?

Rayong opened in July 2024. Camaçari, Bahia produced its first test vehicles in July 2025 and reached 10,000 cars after its October formal opening. These are distinct milestones.[1][2][3]

Sources and scope

Year-only source dates denote the report’s coverage year. Dated disclosures establish the facts described at that time. Plant output, contracts and ownership can change; this is a selected map, not a complete supplier census.

  1. [1] BYD Thailand factory inauguration — 2024-07-04 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Documents Rayong vehicle manufacturing and company history, Chinese production and Hong Kong/Shenzhen stock listings.

  2. [2] First BYD electric car rolls off Brazil line — 2025-07-01 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Dates initial Dolphin Mini test production in Camaçari, Bahia, rather than treating the preparatory phase as full-volume output.

  3. [3] BYD Camaçari reaches 10,000 locally produced cars — 2025-11-26 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Confirms production of Dolphin Mini, King and Song Pro in Camaçari after the October 2025 formal opening.

Unconfirmed

  • Exact plant for every model, battery variant and export market; a complete current shareholder register.