BYD marked a momentous occasion during its 30th-anniversary celebration with the production of its 10-millionth NEV. The milestone was achieved at BYD’s Xiaomo Production Base in the Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone, solidifying the company’s standing as a trailblazer in sustainable transportation.
During the event, BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu reflected on the company’s extraordinary journey from a modest startup with just 20 employees to a global enterprise employing nearly one million people. In his keynote address, Mr. Wang attributed the company’s success to its dedication to technological innovation and its pivotal role in revolutionizing mobility.
This landmark achievement highlights BYD’s rapid progress in the NEV sector. While it took 15 years to manufacture its first 5 million NEVs, the next 5 million were produced in just 15 months—a testament to the company’s accelerated growth and advancements in new energy technologies. BYD’s 10-millionth NEV, a DENZA Z9, was presented to Feng Ji, Founder and CEO of Game Science and the creative force behind the critically acclaimed game Black Myth: Wukong.
Mr. Wang emphasized that BYD’s accomplishments are rooted in its visionary leadership, relentless execution, and engineering-driven culture. “The soul of BYD’s engineers is the soul of our company,” he stated, underscoring the significance of innovation in the company’s growth. This philosophy is explored in-depth in The Soul of Engineers, a book by renowned Chinese journalist and author Qin Shuo, who interviewed nearly 100 BYD executives and employees to capture the company’s culture and values.
Looking forward, BYD unveiled its strategic roadmap to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Central to this vision is the BYD Basic Guidelines—a framework encapsulating the company’s core principles, historical insights, and future strategies. This document will serve as a foundation for BYD’s continued growth and innovation.
As part of its future-focused initiatives, BYD plans to invest 100 billion yuan into intelligent technologies that integrate artificial intelligence with automotive systems. This investment will enable comprehensive upgrades across its vehicle lineup, ensuring BYD stays at the forefront of the global automotive industry while meeting consumer aspirations for smarter, more sustainable transportation.
With an unwavering commitment to the spirit of engineering and sustainable development, BYD is poised to strengthen its position as a world-class high-tech enterprise and continue shaping the future of mobility.
