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BYD considers France for a new European factory and brings 1,500 kW chargers
BYD is considering a new factory in Europe, with France on its shortlist.
The Chinese electric vehicle company opened a plant in Hungary earlier this year.
BYD Vice-President Stella Li said France is among the locations being considered.
The company is also bringing 1,500 kW charging stations to Europe.
These stations are part of BYD’s plans for its European presence alongside vehicle production.
France is being considered, but no decision is stated.
The information does not say when a factory decision will be made or where the charging stations will be installed.
BYD is considering France for a new European factory.
Vice-president Stella Li said France is on the shortlist.
The possible factory would follow BYD’s plant in Hungary, which opened earlier this year.
BYD is also bringing 1,500 kW charging stations to Europe.
- Who
- BYD, with vice-president Stella Li commenting on France.
- What
- BYD is considering France for a new European factory and bringing 1,500 kW charging stations to Europe.
- When
- The article was published on 31 October 2026. The Hungary factory opened earlier that year.
- Where
- France is being considered for the factory; BYD’s existing European factory is in Hungary.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
BYD inaugurated its factory in Hungary.
Money.it reported that France was on BYD’s shortlist for a possible new factory.
- Factory under consideration
- France
- Existing European factory
- Hungary
- Hungary factory opening
- Earlier in 2026
- Charging station power
- 1,500 kW
What people are saying
France is on the shortlist