Quick Takeaways
- BYD’s Cambodia facility has begun operations, positioning the country as an emerging hub for EV and hybrid vehicle assembly in Southeast Asia.
- Cambodian authorities are pushing deeper localization to expand supplier participation, skills development, and value-added manufacturing.
On December 20, the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant marked a key milestone as representatives from the Council for the Development of Cambodia visited the newly operational vehicle assembly facility in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, Preah Sihanouk Province. The visit highlighted Cambodia’s growing role in regional electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing.
BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant capacity and investment details
Developed on a 12-hectare site and launched after its April 2025 groundbreaking, the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant has an annual assembly capacity exceeding 10,000 vehicles. The facility is designed to assemble both electric vehicles and hybrid models, aligning with shifting mobility demand in Southeast Asia.
The first development phase represents an investment of approximately USD 32 million. At this stage, vehicle assembly is supported by imported components, allowing production to commence while manufacturing capabilities are progressively scaled.
Focus on localization and industrial development
During the inspection, senior government leadership encouraged deeper localization at the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant. Priorities included increasing local sourcing, expanding in-country production processes, and strengthening value-added manufacturing activities. These steps are intended to accelerate technology transfer and build a skilled automotive workforce.
Key objectives highlighted during the visit included:
As localization efforts advance, the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant is positioned to contribute more significantly to Cambodia’s automotive ecosystem while supporting the broader transition toward electrified mobility.
BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant capacity and investment details
Developed on a 12-hectare site and launched after its April 2025 groundbreaking, the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant has an annual assembly capacity exceeding 10,000 vehicles. The facility is designed to assemble both electric vehicles and hybrid models, aligning with shifting mobility demand in Southeast Asia.
The first development phase represents an investment of approximately USD 32 million. At this stage, vehicle assembly is supported by imported components, allowing production to commence while manufacturing capabilities are progressively scaled.
Focus on localization and industrial development
During the inspection, senior government leadership encouraged deeper localization at the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant. Priorities included increasing local sourcing, expanding in-country production processes, and strengthening value-added manufacturing activities. These steps are intended to accelerate technology transfer and build a skilled automotive workforce.
Key objectives highlighted during the visit included:
- Expanding local supplier participation
- Enhancing manufacturing depth beyond assembly
- Supporting job creation for Cambodian workers
As localization efforts advance, the BYD Cambodia Assembly Plant is positioned to contribute more significantly to Cambodia’s automotive ecosystem while supporting the broader transition toward electrified mobility.
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