BYD Factory to Operate Early 2026, Atto 1 a Priority

KatadataOTO – BYD is one of the manufacturers committed to developing the electric car ecosystem. Such as by establishing a factory in Subang, West Java.

The construction process for the production facility has been underway for some time and is still in the works.

“For now, we have entered the final stage, because we have received an audit from BKPM,” said Luther T. Panjaitan, Head of Public and Government Relations at BYD Motor Indonesia at GJAW 2025.

Luther further explained that BYD is currently finalizing coordination with various parties. For example, the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin).

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So that the production process for the BYD Atto 1, Dolphin, Seal, and Sealion 7 can proceed after the factory in Subang is established.

“This is a transition, in the future our partner will be the Ministry of Industry,” Luther continued.

He also hopes that all ongoing processes can proceed smoothly without significant obstacles.

Because the BYD factory is expected to start producing Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the near future.

“Now the final stage process is starting, it should go smoothly. It will all begin in the first quarter of 2026,” Luther affirmed.

Of course, this step is in line with the increasing demand for BYD electric cars. Especially in Indonesia, which continues to show growth.

Therefore, BYD is committed to completing the factory's establishment. It will then operate early next year.

“Currently, everything is on track, we will announce it immediately once everything is complete. We are very confident that in the first quarter we can directly utilize that facility,” he concluded.

The existence of the BYD factory in the country is indeed very important. Considering their sales in the national market average 10 thousand per month.