Chinese giant BYD has just reached a historic milestone. With the launch of its 14 millionth new-energy vehicle, the company presents a ground-breaking model in Brazil. This is a super hybrid compatible with biofuels. Designed specifically for the local market, the vehicle combines technological innovation and an ecological vision adapted to the country’s resources.
A technological breakthrough designed for Brazil
At a ceremony held in Camaçari, Bahia, BYD inaugurated the final assembly line for the SONG PRO. This is the first model to incorporate this hybrid technology, which runs on petrol and ethanol. The choice of ethanol is not insignificant: this biofuel is one of the pillars of Brazil’s energy policy. Thanks to close collaboration between Chinese and Brazilian engineers, the 1.5-litre engine in the Super Hybrid version has been specially adapted to handle all petrol and ethanol blends. This guarantees both performance and fuel efficiency.
SONG PRO COP30, a green alliance
To mark this breakthrough, BYD has unveiled a special edition of the vehicle: the SONG PRO COP30. Thirty examples will be offered at the next United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, scheduled to take place in Brazil. The first model, rolled off the production line in the presence of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, symbolises the meeting of Chinese innovation and Brazilian environmental ambition.
A strategic plant undergoing rapid expansion
BYD’s new factory in Camaçari represents a major investment. Built in just fifteen months, it already employs more than 1,500 people. Currently capable of producing 150,000 vehicles a year, it will reach 300,000 units in its second phase. BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu has confirmed that further investment will be made to double this capacity even further, to 600,000 vehicles a year. This will make it the largest electric vehicle plant in Latin America. It is also the group’s largest facility outside Asia.
China-Brazil cooperation
For Wang Chuanfu, this innovation goes beyond the industrial framework: it illustrates sustainable cooperation between two countries committed to clean mobility. « This is not just a technological breakthrough, but an ecological solution designed for Brazil », he said. Stella Li, the Group’s Executive Vice President, emphasised BYD’s long-term vision: to support the local economy, create skilled jobs and strengthen Brazil’s technical skills.
Ethanol, driving the energy transition
Tyler Li, CEO of BYD Brazil, emphasises the central role of ethanol. By integrating this biofuel into the DM-i technology, the manufacturer is making the most of the country’s renewable energy matrix. This approach makes it possible to reduce emissions while offering a high-performance vehicle adapted to local habits. It also confirms Brazil’s place as a major player in global sustainable mobility.
A global ambition
BYD is thus consolidating its presence in Latin America, where demand for electrified vehicles is growing rapidly. Already number one on the Chinese market, the company masters its entire production chain: batteries, electric motors and control systems. In Brazil, it has a network of more than 200 dealers in all the major cities, with the aim of reaching 250 in the near future.
With this biofuel-powered super hybrid, BYD confirms its ability to innovate in line with local realities. The company combines cutting-edge technology, economic development and respect for the environment. By choosing Brazil to unveil this world first, it is banking on a country rich in renewable resources and industrial potential. This launch undoubtedly marks a turning point in energy cooperation between China and South America, paving the way for a new era of clean, accessible mobility.
