BYD's Uzbekistan factory rolls off first batch Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition vehicles

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On June 27, the first batch of BYD’s Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition vehicles rolled off the production line at the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s Uzbekistan factory.

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Additionally, BYD signed a green transportation cooperation initiative with the government of Uzbekistan to promote sustainable mobility.

The factory, located in Jizzakh, represents a significant milestone following the joint venture announcement between BYD and Uzavtosanoat JSC (UzAuto) in December 2022. The first phase of the factory aims to produce two popular plug-in hybrid electric models, namely, the Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition and the Destroyer 05 Champion Edition, with an annual production capacity expected to reach 50,000 units to meet the demand in the Central Asian market.

Earlier this year, President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited BYD’s global headquarters in China and attended the production launch ceremony for the Uzbekistan factory. The transition to mass production will not only accelerate the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in Uzbekistan but also bolster the country's NEV industry development through the green transportation cooperation initiative. Tashkent, the capital, will serve as a demonstration city for this green transition.

Since entering the Uzbek market in March 2023, BYD has quickly become the top-selling NEV brand, winning consumers over with its high-quality products, innovative technology, and professional local services.