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Carmaker BYD is building one of the world's largest manufacturing facilities in China. The new BYD factory will cover an area of 130 km² — the equivalent of more than 18.200 football fields like the Maracanã.
Drone footage has revealed the scale of a new mega electric vehicle factory in China. The BYD factory, located in Zhengzhou, Henan province, is more than just a simple industrial plant.
The structure is so large that it even houses a football field, dormitories and leisure areas for employees.
BYD Factory – A city dedicated to car production
The BYD factory is being built in eight phases and, when completed, is expected to cover an area of 130 km² — bigger than San Francisco, in California, that has 121,5 km². The facility will dwarf Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory, which occupies 11,66 km². It is also equivalent to 18.207 football fields like Maracanã.
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Aerial images show an abundance of elegant buildings, high-rise blocks, tennis courts and interior pathways.
It is also possible to see areas of expansion, where new stages of construction are underway. In the surrounding area, a small village houses the unit's workers.behind this space, new lands wait to be built.
The comparison made by viewers is clear: the structure looks more like a city than a simple factory.
Some people have called the place “Terafactory”, in reference to the advancement of the so-called “Gigafactories” of the past decade.
Rapid expansion and impressive numbers
BYD's Zhengzhou facility currently employs approximately 60 people, but that number is expected to increase significantly in the coming months.
The first car produced in the new factory was a Song Pro DM-i, launched in April last year with a value above US $ 22.000.
Since then, production has gradually increased and is expected to surpass the 1 million units per year mark, consolidating the strength of BYD in the automotive market.
The accelerated construction of phases five through eight reinforces this trend, allowing the company to quickly expand its production capacity and meet growing demand.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. |
| Total area | Expected to cover 130 km² after completion of the eight construction phases. |
| Production Capacity | Estimated at 1 million vehicles per year. |
| Current Employees | Approximately 60.000 workers currently employed. |
| Recruitment Plans | Intention to hire an additional 20.000 employees in the first quarter of 2025, focused on R&D and manufacturing. |
| Additional Infrastructure | The complex includes housing for employees, schools, shopping centers, soccer fields and other recreational facilities, creating a true “factory city”. |
| Size Comparison | When completed, the factory will be larger than the city of San Francisco. |
| Construction Phases | Currently in phases five to eight of development, with completion scheduled for the next few years. |
| Models Produced | It includes vehicles like the Song Pro DM-i, one of the brand's most sought-after hybrids. |
High demand after delays
Before production began in Zhengzhou, BYD was facing long delivery times. The company's chairman, Wang Chuanfu, apologized to customers several times for the lack of capacity to meet demand.
The opening of the new factory marked a turning point. With the start of production and expanding capacity, BYD achieved historic results. By 2024, the company will sell 4,25 million new energy vehicles, exceeding the initial target of 3,6 million. For 2025, expectations are even higher: 5,25 million cars sold.
This advancement has been seen as an important milestone for the sector and strengthens China's position as a global leader in electric vehicles.
Reactions and concerns
Reactions to the drone footage were mixed. While some were impressed by the scale of the construction and the organization of the factory, others expressed concern about its size and the risks involved.
Critics called the structure “monstrosity” and raised questions about the financial viability and risk of becoming a “ghost town”, if BYD faces difficulties in maintaining or expanding its customer base.
Still, the project moves forward, with high expectations and great attention from the international market.
China's leadership in the electric vehicle sector
China's electric vehicle industry has been growing rapidly. Driven by government support, technology investment and domestic demand, the country has become a global leader in the sector.
Companies such as BYD, NIO and XPeng offer a variety of models and are conquering markets around the world. In addition, China is also a leader in battery production, with giants such as CATL.
This development is in line with China’s plans to reduce carbon emissions and promote more sustainable mobility. BYD’s megafactory is just one more example of the country’s efforts to transform the automotive sector and cement its leadership.
With market challenges still present, the future will depend on companies’ ability to adapt and maintain demand. But for now, BYD is accelerating with full force.
With information The Sun.
Greetings to the creator of the BYD project, grateful humanity will “breathe” cleaner air.
No gesture is too small when an entire future is at stake!