BYD Plans to Double European Sales Network by End of 2026
Brussels – Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD aims to rapidly expand its presence across Europe, targeting 2,000 sales adn service locations by the end of 2026. The aggressive growth plan, revealed by BYD’s regional manager for Europe, Maria Grazia Davino, signals a meaningful escalation in the company’s challenge to established automotive brands on the continent.
Currently operating in 29 European markets, BYD is capitalizing on surging demand for electric vehicles and a growing appetite for Chinese-made cars. The company’s European sales have already tripled in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 80,807 vehicles - a figure exceeding sales from the same period last year. This expansion isn’t merely about volume; it’s a strategic move to build closer relationships with European customers and compete directly with legacy automakers.
“By the end of 2025, we will be present with 1,000 sales points in Europe, and next year we will double this,” Davino stated, according to Reuters. “Just like triumphant competitors,we must be close to and gain closeness to the European customers.”
BYD is backing up its sales ambitions with ample investment in European manufacturing. The company is preparing to open its first European factory in Hungary and is also planning a facility in Turkey, with a potential third factory under consideration. Davino oversees BYD’s operations in German-speaking countries, Eastern europe, and Scandinavia.
