BYD Company Limited

Company Overview

BYD Company Limited is a Chinese multinational headquartered in Pingshan District, Shenzhen. It was founded in February 1995 by Wang Chuanfu as a rechargeable battery manufacturer, and grew into a group spanning four main areas: automobiles, electronics, new energy, and rail transit. Its automotive arm, BYD Auto, was established in 2003 and has become one of the largest manufacturers of plug-in electric vehicles in the world. The company operates across Shenzhen and several other Chinese cities and has expanded its manufacturing footprint internationally.

Main Products

New energy vehicles (NEVs): battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) passenger vehicles, plus electric buses and electric trucks.
Power batteries: including the Blade Battery (LFP) technology, developed and manufactured in-house.
Energy storage systems: battery energy storage for grid-scale and commercial applications.
Electronics: consumer and industrial electronics manufacturing services through its electronics division.
Rail transit: the SkyRail monorail system.

Key Facts

Founded: February 1995, by Wang Chuanfu.
Headquarters: Pingshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Automotive subsidiary: BYD Auto Co., Ltd., established 2003.
Listed company; vertically integrated, making its own batteries, semiconductors, and key components.
Significant exporter of electric buses and passenger EVs to global markets.

Contact & Website

For current product lines, regional distributors, and official inquiries, refer to the company website: byd.com. Contact details and authorized distribution channels change by region, so verify against the official site rather than third-party listings.