BYD celebrates 30 years with the roll-off of 10 millionth NEV

BYD, global leader in new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, had a historical event with its roll-off of the 10 millionth NEV at the Xiaomo Production Base in Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone. The achievement has come at a time when BYD is marking its 30th anniversary, and the company remains committed to sustainable mobility and innovation.

BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu spoke during the event about BYD's incredible path from a small startup with 20 employees to becoming a multinational company with nearly a million employees around the world. Mr. ‘The soul of BYD’s engineers is the soul of our company,’ Wang said, noting that the soul of BYD’s engineers is also the soul of BYD.

And it became the first automaker in the world to hit the 10 million NEV mark. Notably, BYD took 15 years to produce the first 5 million units, and then manufactured the next 5 million in 15 months, illustrating the company's rapid growth trajectory and technological leadership.

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The landmark 10-millionth vehicle, a DENZA Z9, was ceremonially presented to Feng Ji, founder and CEO of Game Science and creator of the critically acclaimed *Black Myth: Wukong*. Mr. According to Wang, BYD’s success was rooted in its bold vision, relentless execution and engineering culture.

In his book, *The Soul of Engineers*, financial journalist and author Qin Shuo interviewed nearly 100 executives to provide further insights into BYD’s organisational ethos. This work exemplifies that the company is forging ahead with its innovative spirit and engineering-driven approach.

Looking forward, BYD released its strategic roadmap, including the BYD Basic Guidelines (a document outlines basic principles, historical experience, and future strategies). To deliver an upgrade of the company's vehicle lineup with artificial intelligence integrated into automotive systems, the company says that it plans to invest 100 billion yuan in intelligent technologies.

With this type of mindset, as BYD is consistently demonstrated to be leading the way in the global NEV market, progress for a cleaner and smarter, a more sustainable future is being forged.