BYD delivers 90,000th NEV in Thailand, marking first anniversary of local plant

RAYONG, Thailand, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese carmaker BYD on Monday celebrated the delivery of its 90,000th new energy vehicle (NEV) in Thailand and the first anniversary of operations at its production facility in the country's Rayong province.

Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of BYD Co., Ltd. officially delivered the 90,000th NEV to Nualphan Lamsam, president of the Football Association of Thailand.

The company also unveiled the first locally produced BYD SEAL 5, a plug-in hybrid model manufactured at the Rayong factory.

"BYD's success in Thailand highlights the country's commitment to developing its electric vehicle industry," said Sumet Tangprasert, acting governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).

Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD's Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, said the company aims not only to provide advanced technology and quality products to Thai consumers but also to promote people-to-people connectivity through employment, disaster relief efforts, and energy support initiatives.

Entering the Thai market in 2022, BYD has rapidly grown into one of the country's leading EV brands. The company's Rayong factory now employs over 6,100 Thai workers, with local employees accounting for more than 90 percent of the workforce. The plant is capable of producing 150,000 units annually and has realized full-process localized production.

The delivery of the 90,000th vehicle comes as China and Thailand mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.■