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BYD now has 1.02 million workers, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined

Source: ElectrekFred LambertOctober 29, 2026
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BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu announced the Chinese automaker has grown its workforce to 1.02 million employees, a significant jump from 869,600 at the end of 2025. The expansion occurred despite declining vehicle sales, highlighting BYD's aggressive scaling in manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Key points

  • BYD workforce now exceeds 1.02 million, larger than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined
  • Added approximately 150,000 employees over 10 months in 2025
  • Growth occurred while vehicle sales declined

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