BYD Sets New Production Records, Achieves Milestones in Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing

Kathmandu. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD is setting new records in production capacity. The company, established as a major production hub in central China, is now producing a new car in less than a minute and a power battery cell every 3 seconds. The BYD facility was established in September 2021 in the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone. BYD's factory is now spread over the largest and most extensive area. This factory houses projects including electric vehicles (passenger vehicles), core components, power batteries, new materials, and mold centers. Construction began and was completed in a short period, with passenger vehicle production starting on April 6, 2023. The rapid pace of construction and operation has set a new benchmark in the automobile industry. BYD's 'technology-based, innovation-oriented' development philosophy is fully embraced in this factory. BYD is producing various models of vehicles at its Zhengzhou facility, targeting both Chinese and international markets. So far, it has produced Denza B5 and B8, and BYD Seal 07 DM-i for the Chinese market. It has also produced BYD Song Pro DM-i, BYD Song L DM-i, and for the international market, BYD Seal, BYD Seagull/Dolphin Surf/Atto 1. BYD's Own Race Track. BYD uses state-of-the-art technology to guarantee the high speed, safety, and performance of its vehicles. Before the vehicles reach consumers, BYD rigorously tests every new model on these tracks. These test tracks, located at the company's headquarters in Shenzhen and other major factories, are built to the standards of international motorsport race tracks. They include curves, high-speed straightaways, and various challenging road conditions. Specifically, vehicles under BYD's luxury brand, such as the supercar Yangwang U, are tested. The car's ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 2 seconds and a top speed exceeding 300 kilometers per hour have been successfully tested on this track. Similarly, the aerodynamics, battery temperature control, and balance of vehicles like the BYD Seal and the recently released BYD Seagull are measured on the track. BYD's race track is not just for speed but is also developing as a testing ground for new technologies. A special off-road testing ground has also been constructed on the race track. Here, vehicles are driven through water, mud, sand, and on slopes to test their endurance.