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BYD now has 1.02 million workers, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined

BYD now has more than 1.02 million employees, according to chairman Wang Chuanfu.

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The Core Event

That’s more people than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla employ combined.

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Key Facts

And it’s a big jump from the start of the year.

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Context & Significance

BYD reported about 869,600 employees at the end of 2025, which means the Chinese automaker has added roughly 150,000 people in 10 months while its vehicle sales are down.

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