BYD weighs France for another electric-car production plant
BYD executive Stella Li told BFM the automaker is examining France for a plant as it advances plans to expand electric-car output across Europe.
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Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD is examining the possibility of opening a factory in France, Reuters reported, citing executive vice president Stella Li. She discussed the potential site with French broadcaster BFM on Monday while attending the Paris auto show.
BYD has already announced plans to produce cars in Hungary, with operations expected to begin in the fourth quarter. The company is targeting two additional European plants, and France is among the locations under consideration. According to BFM Business, Li said BYD was “closely examining” options and pointed to France’s competitively priced energy.
Chinese automakers are searching for European production locations ahead of expected EU local-content rules intended to shield the region’s industry from a rise in vehicle exports from China.
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A French plant would add to BYD’s planned European manufacturing network. The decision could affect regional automakers, suppliers and the competitive impact of prospective EU local-content requirements on Chinese manufacturers.
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- China's BYD studying plans for factory in France, executive tells BFM — Reuters, 12 October 2026 at 10:02 UTC
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