The first new energy vehicle from BYD's Campinas factory in Brazil has been produced, marking a new era of green transformation in Latin America

Campinas, Brazil – On the morning of July 1st, local time, BYD's 12th overseas production base, the Campinas plant in Brazil, celebrated a historic moment: the first pure electric SUV, the Yuan PLUS Overseas Edition, equipped with blade batteries, officially rolled off the production line. Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the Governor of São Paulo, and the Chinese Ambassador to Brazil attended the ceremony, witnessing this milestone in China-Brazil economic and trade cooperation.

Full Industrial Chain Layout Implemented

The plant, with a total investment of 3 billion reais (approximately 4.5 billion RMB), encompasses four major processes: stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly, as well as a battery pack production line, achieving a 60% localization rate. The plant adopts Industry 4.0 standards, is equipped with an AGV intelligent logistics system and digital twin technology, and has a planned annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, sufficient to meet the needs of Brazil and neighboring countries. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu stated, "The Brazilian factory will serve as a strategic fulcrum for radiating South America, promoting the local application of electrification and intelligent technologies."

Technology Empowers Regional Transformation

The first overseas version of the Yuan PLUS to roll off the production line has been specifically optimized for the Latin American market:

•  Equipped with second-generation blade batteries, it boasts a NEDC range of 520 kilometers (measured degradation rate in tropical climates <8%)
•  Compatible with Brazil's ethanol-gasoline hybrid charging standard (E100 compatible system)
•  The vehicle's system features a built-in Portuguese/Spanish dual interface and local navigation services

According to the São Paulo State Department of Transportation, the project directly created 2,300 jobs and stimulated approximately 12,000 employment in the upstream and downstream supply chains. The Brazilian Association of the Automotive Industry (ANFAVEA) projects that the country's new energy vehicle penetration rate will increase from the current 3% to 18% by 2026.

Significant Policy Synergy

The Brazilian government simultaneously announced a reduction in import tariffs on new energy vehicles from 35% to 10%, while also providing a 5% consumption tax (IPI) exemption for locally produced models. The Chinese Ambassador to Brazil emphasized, "This project is a prime example of the deep integration of the Belt and Road Initiative and Brazil's re-industrialization strategy."

Industry Impact Assessment

• Supply Chain Reshaping: 16 Chinese companies, including CATL and Lingyun Group, have announced plans to build supporting factories.
• Technology Spillover Effect: BYD and the University of São Paulo jointly established a new energy laboratory.
• Carbon Emission Reduction Contribution: At full production, CO₂ emissions can be reduced by 480,000 tons annually.

(Data Source: White Paper on New Energy Development, Brazilian Ministry of Environment)