Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales.
BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3
After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.
BYD was Thailand’s best-selling EV maker last year. The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. BYD’s general manager of its Asia-Pacific Sales Division said people were lining up to purchase the car after hitting its 10K sales goal in just 42 days.
After breaking ground on its first car plant in Thailand last March, construction is expected to wrap up in the next few months.
The company…