BYD has a flagship EV plant in Subang, West Java and will provide 20,000 jobs to Indonesians.
BYD has officially inaugurated its flagship electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Cipeundeuy District, Subang Regency, West Java, committing IDR 16 trillion (approximately US$ 908 million) to localized automotive assembly in Indonesia.
The sprawling manufacturing complex marks a critical milestone in BYD’s Southeast Asian industrial footprint. Spanning 126 hectares, the plant is designed with an annual installed production capacity of 150,000 vehicles, bringing end-to-end stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly operations under a single fully integrated facility.
The inauguration event also celebrated a significant commercial achievement: the official handover of BYD’s 100,000th vehicle delivered to the Indonesian market, an M6 DM plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
Production Lineup: From Budget Urban EVs to Luxury MPVs
The Subang manufacturing plant will assemble a diverse mix of pure electric and plug-in hybrid models to satisfy both domestic mass-market demand and regional export requirements:
- BYD Atto 1: An entry-level urban electric hatchback aimed at accelerating mass-market EV adoption across ASEAN.
- BYD M6 & M6 DM: An all-electric multi-purpose vehicle alongside its dual-mode plug-in hybrid sibling, tailored for family transport and corporate fleets.
- Denza D9: The premium electric and hybrid luxury MPV, positioning the Indonesian plant as a builder of high-end, executive electrified mobility.
The manufacturing floor integrates advanced computer-controlled robotics across precision structural welding and automated paint lines, balanced by a growing skilled domestic assembly workforce.
Workforce Expansion and Comprehensive Technology Transfer
BYD currently employs over 5,000 local technicians and operational staff at the Subang facility, with plans to scale the domestic workforce up to 20,000 personnel as production ramps up to maximum nameplate capacity.
To facilitate long-term technology transfer, BYD sent hundreds of Indonesian engineers and technicians to the group’s global research and development centers in China over the past year. Furthermore, the automaker has established vocational education partnerships with technical schools and universities in West Java, establishing direct recruitment pipelines and hands-on automotive software training for local graduates.
Local Content and Battery Ecosystem Integration
Beyond rolling finished vehicles off the line, BYD is aligning directly with Indonesia’s regulatory framework to boost its Domestic Component Level (TKDN).
BYD Motor Indonesia President Director Eagle Zhao affirmed that future capital expenditure will encompass localized battery assembly and upstream component supply chains. By utilizing Indonesia’s abundant raw material reserves and expanding local tier-one supplier networks, the Subang facility will serve as a self-sustaining automotive manufacturing hub that deepens Indonesia’s integration into the global electric mobility supply chain.
