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Corporate Story
BYD Company Ltd. was established in 1995 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange (HKEx) in 2002. It developed rapidly to become the world’s largest
rechargeable battery manufacturer, with the company’s nickel and lithium-ion
batteries for mobile phone applications rising to the top of the global market. In 2003
BYD Auto Ltd. was founded as a subsidiary of BYD Company Ltd. following the
acquisition of the previously state-owned Tsinchuan automobile company. Sales in
2014 were around 440,000 vehicles globally. , Sales of new energy vehicles in 2014
increased by 9 times compared with 2013. The sales of BYD electric buses increased
rapidly to 2500 units in 2014. Operating income in 2014 was 58.2 billion RMB
(approximately €8.9 billion), 10% growth over 2013. According to the global EV sales
data for Q1, 2015, the BYD Qin is one of the top 10 most popular EV models in the
world.
BYD has 17 production and R&D facilities in China for the development and
manufacturing of IT components, automobiles and new energy products. The
company has grown into a multinational corporation with nearly [180,000] employees
worldwide by March, 2014 based in China and subsidiary offices in the United States,
the Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Finland, Russia, Egypt, Sudan, Japan, South
Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. BYD is the only company in the world that can control
all the core technologies of the electric vehicle: battery, motor, electronic control and
charging facilities at the same time, enabling it to integrate and innovate on the basis
of the whole industry chain, and quickly promote the product layout in various fields.
BYD AUTO has focused on the research, development and manufacture of a wide
range of world-class products, such as electric vehicles (EVs). To meet the demands
of the global consumer BYD AUTO has relied upon its strength and knowledge in
research and development to create cost-efficient, durable and unique manufacturing
systems which integrate technologies from both the automobile and IT industries.
A similar commitment is also applied to quality and is illustrated most recently by
BYD’s co-operation with Daimler AG in the Denza EV car project for the Chinese
market. BYD sources many of its components from well-known suppliers such as
Bosch and PPG which guarantees reliability and consistency and the acquisition of
the world-class die factory of Ogihara at Tatebayashi in Japan, with its over 40 years’
experience, has increased the capability to precision manufacture BYD components.
BYD AUTO has also invested heavily in enhancing the quality of its paint finish
through the introduction of 24 ABB robots and has constructed a US and European
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standard crash-test laboratory. BYD evaluates its quality by IQS (Initial Quality Survey)
value, and releases the results to the public. According to a survey by an authoritative
and independent third party, the quality of BYD models has reached and exceeded
the level of mainstream China-made joint ventures with Western companies.
Since its foundation in 2003, BYD AUTO has successfully launched a portfolio of
products, including F-series sedans and hatchbacks, S-series SUVs, M-series MPVs,
Dual Mode hybrid vehicles, pure electric vehicles and buses. In 2008, Warren Buffett
invested $232 million to take a 9.89% stake in BYD.
Today, BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese auto company and a global pioneer in the
field of new energy vehicles including Dual Mode Electric and Pure Electric Models.
Based on its core Iron-Phosphate battery technology, BYD has created a Green City
Solution with aims to electrify urban public transportation systems by transitioning
from gasoline and diesel buses and taxis to pure electric vehicles. In March 2012,
BYD and Daimler AG officially announced Denza, their jointly owned and entirely new
EV brand for the Chinese market, and this pure electric model hit the Chinese market
in the late 2014.
Alongside the development of electric vehicles, BYD AUTO has also devoted time
and energy into the exploration of additional alternative energy technologies. At the
BYD headquarters in Shenzhen, southern China, there has been development and
testing of new energy technology systems including the BYD Energy Storage System
(BESS), the BYD Solar Power Storage System (BSPSS), the BYD Wind Power
Storage System (BWPSS) and the BYD Home Energy System (BHES). With its
green technology, BYD wishes to improve the ever increasing global environmental
problem.
In BYD’s mid to long-term strategy, the company plans to provide a wide variety of
electric vehicles, ranging from buses, passenger cars and forklift trucks. BYD
Founder & Chairman Wang Chuanfu has revealed BYD’s new industrial and
consumer vehicle electrification strategy called ‘7+4’, planning to produce electric
vehicles for almost all the conventional and specialized markets. To support global
sales, BYD has offices in various countries outside of China. Its European
headquarters has been based in Rotterdam since 1999.
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Company Milestones
1995: BYD Company Ltd. was founded by Mr. Wang Chuanfu.
1996: BYD Company Ltd. received ISO9002 certification.
1999: BYD Europe BV was established.
2000: BYD America Inc. was established.
2000: BYD became the first Chinese Li-ion battery supplier for Motorola.
2002: BYD became the first Chinese Li-ion battery supplier for Nokia.
BYD was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1211.HK)
with the highest issue price among 54 H-share stocks in Hong Kong Stock
Exchange.
BYD entered mobile phone component business.
2003: BYD Auto Co Ltd. was founded.
2005: The BYD F3 was launched in China and exported to other markets
2006: BYD Hungary was established.
2007: BYD Electronic Co. Ltd. was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock
Code: 0285.HK).
BYD India was established.
The BYD F3R was launched in China.
2008: BYD acquired SinoMOS Semiconductor (Ningbo) Inc.
The BYD F3DM was launched to the Chinese market.
Warren Buffett invested $232 million to take a 9.89% stake in BYD.
2009: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. took a 10% stake in BYD Company Ltd.
The BYD M6, the company’s first MPV, was unveiled at the 13th Shanghai
International Vehicle Exhibition.
The BYD e6 was among the vehicles displayed at the Annual Berkshire
Hathaway Shareholder Meeting.
BYD acquired Hunan Midea Bus and entered the electric bus sector.
The BYD e6 was launched in China.
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2010: BYD acquired Japanese mold factory from Ogihara Corp.
BYD North American Headquarters was founded in Los Angeles.
Daimler AG and BYD signed a memorandum of understanding to develop
electric vehicles for China.
BYD’s first multi-purpose vehicle M6 hit the market.
A four-door sedan new F3 hit the market in Beijing.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, his business partner Charlie Munger, and
Microsoft President Bill Gates made a visit at BYD headquarters.
2011:
Joint venture between BYD and Daimler was formally founded.
BYD signed the letter of intent on eBUS operation with the city of Frankfurt,
Germany.
BYD (stock code:002594) was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
The first SUV model of BYD - S6 was launched.
BYD announced to set up an EV R&D center in Hong Kong Science and
Technology Park.
BYD delivered 200 units of its pure electric bus K9 and 300 units of its pure
electric taxi e6 to the 2011 Universiade Games in Shenzhen, China.
BYD and Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems R&D Center Limited
signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the collaboration on EV R&D in
Hong Kong.
BYD and Hertz announced a partnership to bring the first EV rentals to China.
The BYD F7, which adopted BYD’s latest Turbo-charged Engine with
Dual-clutch Transmission (Ti + DCT) technologies, was launched in China.
BYD new e6 (luxury version) was launched for private customers in
Shenzhen, China.
BYD S6 won the highest five-star rating from C-NCAP, making it the first
Chinese SUV model with five-star crash-test rating.
2012： BYD and Veolia Transport Finland Oy announced a partnership to operate
BYD’s electric bus in Espoo city, part of the Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
BYD announced the F3 sales have surpassed one million units.
TÜV Rheinland Group awarded BYD with the security certification of its
electric vehicle harging facility.
BYD and Daimler officially announced the new EV brand, Denza.
BYD ranked No 7 of China’s Top 10 most innovative companies by the Fast
Company.
The Mayor of the City of Windsor in Ontario Canada signed a letter of intent to
purchase up to 10 BYD electric buses for transit services in 2012.
BYD won an order for six eBUS from the Friesland Provincial government in
The Netherlands after the first public electric city bus tender in Europe.
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BYD released the world’s first all-electric zero emission forklift powered by
safe and reliable Iron-Phosphate batteries.
Movia and BYD Europe B.V. announced the introduction of the first full-size
pure electric city buses to enter service in Copenhagen.
BYD released the quality survey IQS10, signifying that the quality of BYD
autos has reached or exceeded the level of mainstream joint venture brands.
BYD delivered 500 e6 police wagon to the Shenzhen police.
BYD delivered a new batch of 500 e6 to the Shenzhen taxi fleet which now
totals 800 units on the road.
BYD and Bulmineral founded a joint venture for ebus.
2013:
BYD received EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its pure electric bus.
BYD delivered 500 e6 pure electric police vehicles to Shenzhen Public
Security Bureau.
BYD built ebus plant in Lancaster, CA, America.
BYD released the IQS of vehicles and the core components for the third
quarter of 2012.
BYD started Hong Kong’s first pure-electric taxis service, revolutionizing
public transport.
Los Angeles Metro purchased its first electric buses from BYD for county
transit riders.
Bogotá launched the largest all-electric taxi fleet by BYD in South America.
BYD's F5 Suri achieved 5 stars in China-NCAP, a new record for a Chinese
brand.
BYD’s innovative ebus has been given a coveted award: Ecology Label by
the European Coach and Bus Week (ECW) at Busworld 2013
BYD has been named “2013 Crash Test Facility of the Year” by Automotive
Testing Technology International
BYD was recognized by World Intellectual Property Organization for industry
leading innovation.
BYD and Strata Solar finalized 160 MW solar panel and battery deal for 2014.
2014:
BYD's Chuanfu Wang was awarded Zayed Future Energy Prize.
BYD collaborated with I2R on autonomous vehicle research.
Southeast Asia's largest zero-emissions electric bus order was awarded to
BYD.
BYD e6 taxies were put into operation in London.
Nanjing transformed public transport fleet with more than 1,000 BYD ebuses
and etaxis.
BYD was ranked 5th Nationally for Patent Acquisition in 2013.
City of Dalian placed order for 1,200 BYD electric buses.
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BYD’s QIN was announced “China’s Q1-2014 Best-Selling Electric Vehicle”.
First Mega-Watt scale PV solar-electric plant was built in Rwanda.
BYD announces first factory in Brazil
BYD major supporter of ‘Brand New China’ initiative
BYD's Green Tech runs into Rio+20
BYD and ABB form global alliance in energy storage solutions for a better
world
BYD receives Inovacidade Award.
BYD named as LowCVP Low Carbon Champion.
BYD unveils world's largest battery electric vehicle.
BYD brings world leading pure electric taxi to Brussels.
Denza, the pure electric car from BYD and Daimler Joint venture was
launched in China.
2015: The BYD Tang SUV is Available for Pre-orders.
BYD’s ebus break through into Scandinavian market.
BYD Becomes First Chinese Auto Company to Penetrate Japanese Market
Thai Loxley and Chinese BYD Bring Electrified Transportation into Thailand.
BYD secures important Nottingham bus tender.
BYD’s pure electric bus fleet on Schiermonnikoog judged No 1 in Netherlands
BYD achieved a big order of 60 electric buses from the USA.
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