With the start of the Byd e-car production Brazil In Camaçari, the Chinese manufacturer has a new chapter in Latin America. The compact Dolphin mini (known in Europe as Dolphin Surf) is the first model rolling off the assembly line. Find out what advantages the new work offers, which vehicles are manufactured there and why Brazil is so important for BYD.
Modern work in Camaçari
The brand -new BYD production work in Camaçari, state of Bahia, is impressed by:
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Fast construction time: Only 15 months from groundbreaking to first production
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High-tech production: Automated assembly lines with robots, real-time tracking, noise low (<70 db)
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Big capacity: Phase 1 with 150,000 units/year, expansion to 300,000 planned
An intelligent sequencing system prioritizes models with high demand, while three -dimensional use of space guarantees maximum efficiency.
Production and models
Dolphin Mini (Dolphin Surf)
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Bestseller with over 1 million units sold since April 2023
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Up to 34,000 units in Brazil per year before export to Europe
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Entry price in Europe: from around € 23,000
Plug-in-hybrid & future models
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Song Pro Phev: SUV variant with local hybrid drive
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King Phev: Limousine in planning
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Flex fuel hybrid: 1.5 DM-I engine for petrol and ethanol
Later Phasees: Conversion of SKD construction to complete regional production including punching, welding and painting.
Strategic importance for BYD and Brazil
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investment: 5.5 billion BRL (~ 860 million €) in 4.6 million m² industrial complex
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Jobs: 1,000 employees now, 3,000 by the end of the year, up to 20,000 directly/indirect
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Market: Ninth of ten e-cars sold in Brazil are eliminated on BYD
Stella Li (BYD Americas & Europe) and Alexandre Baldy (BYD Auto Brazil) emphasize: This work symbolizes trust and innovation and marks a turning point for sustainable mobility in Latin America.
Ending
The Byd e-car production Brazil sets standards in efficiency and localization. With the dolphin mini and plug-in hybrids, BYD promotes electromobility on site-and prepares the way for a future European plant in Szeged.