BYD eyes Stellantis EU plant takeover as EV demand spikes, confirms ‘other companies too’
Electrek • 5/13/2026
Summary
BYD is seeking to take over underutilized plants in Europe from legacy automakers to support its overseas expansion. Executive vice president Stella Li confirmed that BYD is in discussions with Stellantis and "other companies too."
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