BYD Company Ltd., which first announced itself in 1995, when its staff was only 30 people. After 8 years, it became the second largest battery manufacturer in the world and in the same 2003, it confidently captured a foothold in the automotive industry.
Currently, the total number of workers and employees of BYD Company Ltd. employs more than 40,000 people in its subsidiaries around the world and has a market value of over HK$15 billion.
BYD was originally established in Shenzhen and currently the company's headquarters and its main battery production base are located in this city.
Since its inception, BYD AUTO, engaged in scientific research, development and production of electric vehicles, vehicles with internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains, has steadily followed the path of development in accordance with generally accepted international standards. In an effort to meet the growing demand for products from the automotive industry, BYD AUTO has at the same time been able to make extensive use of the rich experience of the international automotive industry and become one well-balanced, highly efficient enterprise.
In November 2003, BYD Automobile Trade Ltd., a car sales company, was established in Shenzhen.
The Beijing branch of BYD Mold Company Ltd is one of the largest molding and casting centers in China. It covers an area of 270,000 square meters. The company employs highly qualified and experienced specialists. The total number of workers and employees of the company is 600 people, including 140 engineers and 350 experienced workers.