# BYD seeks permits to double Brazilian factory capacity to 600,000 vehicles

BYD has initiated the licensing process to double the annual production capacity of its Brazilian factory to 600,000 vehicles. The company expects to exceed 50% local content by the start of 2027 and begin regional exports.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-07
- Where: Brazil (factory location not specified), Brazil
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 600,000 vehicles per year
- Products: electric vehicles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [BYD](https://endata.com/companies/9720.md)

## Sources

- [grupoopus.com](http://www.grupoopus.com/en/news/byd-solicita-licencas-para-ampliar-fabrica-no-brasil-para-600-mil-carros-ao-ano), 2026-11-07: "A gente trabalha para inaugurar 2027 já ultrapassando essa posição e termos essas etapas em operação para sermos considerados um fabricante local."

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