BYD opens first EV plant in Thailand, producing eight millionth car

[snoop1130]

 

BYD inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant outside China in Rayong, Thailand, marking a significant milestone with the production of its eight millionth new energy vehicle.

 

The new facility, located on a 600-rai (approximately 948,000 square metres) plot within the WHA Industrial Estate in Rayong, was officially opened yesterday, July 4. This marks BYD’s expansion into the global market with an investment exceeding 35 billion baht, covering nine projects including parts and battery production. The plant has a production capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year.

 

Its new production line in Rayong opened just in time to commemorate the production of its eight millionth vehicle, its midrange BYD Dolphin model. This particular unit will be donated to the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage.

 

The Chinese automotive and technology giant initially entered the Thai market with the entry-level Atto 3 model. BYD now plans to expand the production capabilities of its newly-built factory to cover most of its EV fleet within the year.

 

 

The establishment of the Rayong plant was facilitated by incentives from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). The construction, which spanned 16 months, aligns with BYD’s commitment to energy efficiency and low carbon emissions.

 

The facility features automated machinery, eco-friendly production processes, and advanced logistics management systems. The manufacturing process encompasses four main stages: stamping, welding, painting, and assembly, ensuring high-quality EV production for the Thai market. Once fully operational, the Rayong plant is expected to create over 10,000 jobs.

 

BYD’s strategic move to establish a manufacturing hub in Thailand underscores its ambition to be a key player in the global EV market, leveraging Thailand’s strategic location and investment-friendly policies.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-05

 

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[Purdey]

So it is a screwdriver assembly factory and none of the parts are actually made in Thailand. Is that right?

[Celsius]

2 minutes ago, Purdey said:

So it is a screwdriver assembly factory and none of the parts are actually made in Thailand. Is that right?

 

Check YouTube to see how NETA is assembled in Thailand. No thanks.

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

BYD’s strategic move to establish a manufacturing hub in Thailand underscores its ambition to be a key player in the global EV market, leveraging Thailand’s strategic location and investment-friendly policies.

What about the tariffs being imposed by the US and Germany? The future of EVs is not all roses but is certainly seen through rose tinted glasses by the fanboys.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, Purdey said:

So it is a screwdriver assembly factory and none of the parts are actually made in Thailand. Is that right?

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The manufacturing process encompasses four main stages: stamping, welding, painting, and assembly,

Not sure where the electric motors or internal fittings etc come from, but it seems the body panels are made here.

[bamnutsak]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_YcHhG1OR4

 

 

10,000 jobs expected to be created.

 

WIll also make batteries and transmissions.

 

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240704_27/

 

[edwinchester]

15 hours ago, dinsdale said:

What about the tariffs being imposed by the US and Germany? The future of EVs is not all roses but is certainly seen through rose tinted glasses by the fanboys.

I'd think having a production line in Thailand is a way of getting around the 'Made in China' tariffs.

[dinsdale]

Just now, edwinchester said:

I'd think having a production line in Thailand is a way of getting around the 'Made in China' tariffs.

That's a fair point but it's still BYD a Chinese company flooding the global market with heavily subsidized products. 

[Galong]

I'll bet they've figured out a way not to be taxed to high heaven like us commoners. 

A buddy of mine calls BYD 'Burn Your Driveway' because of battery fires. 😂

[dinsdale]

Just now, Galong said:

I'll bet they've figured out a way not to be taxed to high heaven like us commoners. 

A buddy of mine calls BYD 'Burn Your Driveway' because of battery fires. 😂

This is a widely used term.

[Galong]

1 minute ago, dinsdale said:

This is a widely used term.

OK, I run around in a different circle than you. Sorry I found it funny. 🤦‍♂️

[dinsdale]

9 minutes ago, Galong said:

OK, I run around in a different circle than you. Sorry I found it funny. 🤦‍♂️

Internet. That's where I've heard it. Yes, it is funny.

[Purdey]

Seems like the tide maybe going against Chinese EVs elsewhere.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8_kmrzs6ud/?igsh=YnU0cmF1a3kwcnIx

 

[bamnutsak]

1 hour ago, Galong said:

OK, I run around in a different circle than you. Sorry I found it funny. 🤦‍♂️

 

An oldie from the 1950s

 

Found On the Road Dead

 

Fix It Again Tony

 

 

 

[Emdog]

33 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

 

An oldie from the 1950s

 

Found On the Road Dead

 

Fix It Again Tony

 

 

 

and then there way the Chevy Nova. "No va" in Spanish means "Doesn't go"

[newnative]

Now if we can just get the Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV.

[connda]

As Western corporations pull their factories due to the Thai government raising the minimum wage to 400 THB, the Chinese come in a fill in the vacuum as the Chinese think long-term and are not seeking short-term profits by exploiting the work-force.

[ujayujay]

20 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

Check YouTube to see how NETA is assembled in Thailand. No thanks.

Check YouTube to see how Mercedes Benz an BMW assembled in Thailand

[ujayujay]

20 hours ago, Purdey said:

So it is a screwdriver assembly factory and none of the parts are actually made in Thailand. Is that right?

Fake News, BYD produce all Parts in Thailand......sorry to destroy your China Bashing

[Jethro Tull]

21 hours ago, Purdey said:

So it is a screwdriver assembly factory and none of the parts are actually made in Thailand. Is that right?

This video shows a bit more than screwdriver assembly i think:

 

 

[Celsius]

27 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

Check YouTube to see how Mercedes Benz an BMW assembled in Thailand

 

Exactly. it's the same factory 

[Purdey]

2 hours ago, ujayujay said:

Fake News, BYD produce all Parts in Thailand......sorry to destroy your China Bashing

Not bashing. It became normal for Thais to screwdriver foreign parts together. I have yet to read of a Thai engineer designing a car. Perhaps you can name the Thai brand.

[Photoguy21]

Very nice but who is going to buy them? All the Thai's I have spoken with on the subject of EV's all say the same thing, No Way.

[Jethro Tull]

19 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Not bashing. It became normal for Thais to screwdriver foreign parts together. I have yet to read of a Thai engineer designing a car. Perhaps you can name the Thai brand.

Thairung

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Rung_Union_Car

[rice555]

4 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

An oldie from the 1950s

 

Found On the Road Dead

 

Fix It Again Tony

 

 

 

You mean FORD, You forgot Shove it or Leave It(Chevy).

[digger70]

On 7/5/2024 at 3:19 PM, Purdey said:

So it is a screwdriver assembly factory and none of the parts are actually made in Thailand. Is that right?

It looks that they will need more then a  Screw Driver ,

 

The manufacturing process encompasses four main stages: stamping, welding, painting, and assembly, ensuring high-quality EV production for the Thai market.  

 

Largely the car manufacturers design the body of the car, and produce them in house. Many car manufacturers make their own engines and transmissions. At times they out source the engine and transmissions too.

Rest almost all the items are outsourced. Some of the out sourced items are as below. These are not manufactured by any car companies.

Seats

Steering System

Windshield / Window glassses.

Display panel

Wiring harness

Suspension (front and rear)

Radiator

Starter Motor / Power window motors

Wipers

Headlight, Tail lamp, Indicater lamp assembly

Wheel Rims

Tyres

Plastic items like Centre console, interior body and door trims.

Break system

Media / Music system

Door Sealing

Fuel tank, wiper water tank, coolant tank

Horn system

Airbags

Air Conditioning System

[Celsius]

5 hours ago, connda said:

As Western corporations pull their factories due to the Thai government raising the minimum wage to 400 THB, the Chinese come in a fill in the vacuum as the Chinese think long-term and are not seeking short-term profits by exploiting the work-force.

 

Hilarious comment. Do you think Chinese will pay anything close to what Japanese paid their Thai factory workers?

[Purdey]

4 hours ago, digger70 said:

It looks that they will need more then a  Screw Driver ,

 

The manufacturing process encompasses four main stages: stamping, welding, painting, and assembly, ensuring high-quality EV production for the Thai market.  

 

Largely the car manufacturers design the body of the car, and produce them in house. Many car manufacturers make their own engines and transmissions. At times they out source the engine and transmissions too.

Rest almost all the items are outsourced. Some of the out sourced items are as below. These are not manufactured by any car companies.

Seats

Steering System

Windshield / Window glassses.

Display panel

Wiring harness

Suspension (front and rear)

Radiator

Starter Motor / Power window motors

Wipers

Headlight, Tail lamp, Indicater lamp assembly

Wheel Rims

Tyres

Plastic items like Centre console, interior body and door trims.

Break system

Media / Music system

Door Sealing

Fuel tank, wiper water tank, coolant tank

Horn system

Airbags

Air Conditioning System

Thanks

[josephbloggs]

19 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

Hilarious comment. Do you think Chinese will pay anything close to what Japanese paid their Thai factory workers?

 

Why wouldn't they? Do you think the Japanese operate their factories as a charity?

[josephbloggs]

21 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

Very nice but who is going to buy them? All the Thai's I have spoken with on the subject of EV's all say the same thing, No Way.

 

You obviously don't speak to many Thais then. In Bangkok at least EVs are everywhere.