Dec 7, 2022 - 12:38 pm

BYD to build vehicle plant in Europe

BYD wants to build electric cars in Europe in the future. According to the Chinese manufacturer, this is to support the rapid market ramp-up on the continent. A quick decision seems likely.

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Apr 12, 2016 - 08:26 am

Dieter Zetsche (Daimler), Stella Li (BYD).

“That excitement is not just about the drivetrain but the overall appearance and approach Tesla is taking.”

Dieter Zetsche, Daimler’s Chairman of the Board of Management, sees Tesla’s presence and competition as a welcome challenge, Zetsche admits that the American competitor offers what other manufacturers do not.
caradvice.com

“Wang Chuanfu is a marathoner, while Elon Musk is a 100-meter sprinter. A long-distance runner and a sprinter have different abilities and strengths.”

Stella Li, senior vice president at BYD, draws a clear line between the Chinese manufacturer and Tesla. BYD builds electric buses, cars and batteries and is looking to establish itself as a reliable brand name long-term. Li adds that BYD plans to up production capacity at its U.S. plant from 300 to 1,000 electric buses per year.
bloomberg.com

May 27, 2014 - 08:34 am

Yoshio Ito, Stella Li.

“Panasonic does not have a timeframe for a decision on its investment but any expenditure this year would be small.”

Yoshio Ito, Senior Managing Executive Officer and President of the Panasonic’s automotive and industrial division, sees no need to rush regarding investments to be made in Tesla’s Gigafactory. Those will be made step-by-step and gradually.
cleantechnica.com

“Once Tesla warms up the market, BYD should follow to pick up some real fruits.”

BYD’s Senior Vice President Stella Li confidently challenges assumptions of Tesla becoming a dominant force in the Chinese EV market. Instead as a competitor, she sees the Californian car maker as potential collaborator and points out that BYD as battery manufacturer might even become a supplier to Tesla at some point.
knowledge.ckgsb.edu.cn via forbes.com

Jan 27, 2014 - 09:29 am

Lu Guanqiu, Stella Li.

“Of course we want to pocket Fisker. But we will bid rationally. Whatever the result, nothing can stop us from making electric cars.”

Lu Guanqiu, founder of Wanxiang, is talking about his plans to enter the electric car-making business and that he will not bid for Fisker if the price is too high. Regardless from who will pocket the Fisker remains at the upcoming auction, Wanxiang said it will work on its relationship to Tesla.
reuters.com

“It’s easier to sell our buses and cars to Sao Paulo, California or Israel than in Beijing and Shanghai, and those places have better air than China. It’s disheartening as a Chinese to see how local interests are holding back the adoption of electric vehicles.”

Stella Li, senior vice president of BYD, complains about Shanghai after the company failed to receive incentives from the city’s latest air pollution initiative. Despite its offerings of free trials, it failed because the city favoured local companies, BYD said.
bloomberg.com, green.autoblog.com