Where Tesla and BYD Make Their Cars ⚡

What we’re showing

This map plots the locations of existing and planned production facilities belonging to Tesla and BYD, currently the world’s two biggest electric vehicle makers.

Figures come from a variety of sources, and represent the latest information pertaining to planned production facilities.

BYD’s aggressive expansion

Although EV demand is not growing as quickly as it was in previous years, BYD is putting the pedal to the floor when it comes to global expansion. The company has announced factories in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, all to be completed within this decade.

If you’re wondering how the company is able to afford such ambitious plans, consider this: A recent study by Germany’s Kiel Institute determined that BYD has received over $3.7 billion in subsidies from the Chinese government.