BYD expects overseas shipments to exceed 2.5 million vehicles in 2027. Brokerage firms reported the target following discussions with the company's management.
The automaker raised its 2026 export forecast to between 1.9 million and 2.0 million units. Management is accelerating international growth to offset intense competition in the Chinese domestic market.
A new manufacturing facility in Hungary will begin assembly by the end of 2026. This local production allows the company to bypass European Union tariffs. BYD is also expanding its dedicated fleet of car carriers to support global logistics.