BYD’s Zhengzhou Factory: A City of Electric Vehicles
Stunning drone footage reveals the sheer scale of the BYD electric vehicle mega-factory currently under construction in Zhengzhou, China. The facility, located in Henan province, is poised to become a monumental industrial complex, even larger than some major U.S. cities.
The expansive factory promises to be a hub of EV production.
The sprawling site, which already includes production buildings, high-rise blocks, and recreational facilities like a football pitch and tennis courts, is set to cover an astounding 50 square miles. For context, San Francisco, California, encompasses approximately 46.9 square miles.
Currently, phases five through eight are underway, further expanding the factory’s footprint.
BYD’s expansion signifies China’s dominance in the electric vehicle market.
The facility already houses tens of thousands of workers who live and work on-site, creating a self-contained ecosystem often compared to a city. One online viewer commented, “This is essentially a city dedicated to EV production.”
A significant portion of BYD’s workforce resides on the premises, adding to the factory’s ‘city-like’ qualities.
BYD’s facility is set to surpass San Francisco in size.
Another online commentator noted, “Asian factories are like small European towns… With their own bus lines, dormitories, recreation areas etc.”
The factory signifies China’s ambition to be a leader in the EV market.
Once the entire expansion is completed in eight phases, the factory aims to produce over one million vehicles annually, underlining BYD’s ambitious production goals. The company’s success in 2024, with 4.25 million new energy vehicles sold, prompted a revised target of 5.25 million for 2025.
