BYD Opens Rp16 Trillion EV Factory in West Java's Subang
Chinese EV maker BYD inaugurated its Rp16 trillion factory in Subang, West Java, with an integrated production capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD inaugurated a massive Rp16 trillion factory in West Java's Subang Regency on September 3, 2026. BYD's Vice President, Liu Xueliang, revealed that the company currently employs 5,000 local workers and plans to grow the workforce to 20,000 upon reaching full operational capacity. Four major automotive manufacturing divisions are located within the facility: stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly.
The 126-hectare factory boasts an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles and houses the full manufacturing process within a single complex. BYD produces the Atto 1, M6, and M6 DM models, as well as the luxury Denza D9 variant. Advanced computer-controlled robotics handle the assembly process, with human workers deployed on select production stages.
Liu Xueliang emphasized BYD's commitment to collaborating with industry stakeholders and end consumers, aiming to contribute to Indonesia's progress towards a greener, technology-driven future. The factory also marked BYD's delivery of its 100,000th vehicle to the Indonesian market, which was a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) called the M6 DM.
During the inauguration, BYD provided stakeholders with a factory tour showcasing various manufacturing stages. Photography was restricted in certain areas along the tour route.
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