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BYD Establishes European HQ and R&D Center in Budapest to Drive EV Growth

The new facility will create 2,000 jobs, strengthen local partnerships, and focus on next-gen electrification technologies.

(250515) -- BUDAPEST, May 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and BYD's Chairman and CEO Wang Chuanfu attend a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, on May 15, 2025. Chinese investments have become an "indispensable engine" of Hungary's economic growth, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday. Orban made the remarks here at a press conference announcing Chinese leading electric vehicle manufacturer BYD's decision to base its European business headquarters and a new research and development center in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)
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BYD plant Europa-Hauptquartier in Budapest

Overview

  • BYD's European headquarters and R&D center will be located in Budapest’s 11th District, marking its fifth site in Hungary.
  • The project will initially create 2,000 jobs, with 90% of R&D staff expected to hold university degrees.
  • BYD will collaborate with at least three Hungarian universities to enhance training and foster innovation.
  • R&D efforts will prioritize intelligent mobility and advanced electrification technologies for future EVs.
  • Hungarian government support, coupled with BYD’s localization strategy, underscores Hungary’s role as a key hub for BYD’s European expansion.