【文/观察者网 王一】当地时间10月9日，中国电动车制造商比亚迪在亚洲以外最大的电动车工厂在巴 西揭幕。在揭幕仪式上，巴西总统卢拉现身致辞，欢迎中企到来，并表示"我们将继续加强与中国的关 系"。 卢拉在致辞中说，比亚迪的投资证明了"工业化与可持续性可以并肩前行"。他打趣道："上帝用曲线写 字，他让福特离开巴西，让比亚迪到来。这对我们来说是个好替代，因为这是全球汽车产业中最重要的 技术。" 卢拉表示，巴西将继续加强与中国的关系，称两国互为朋友，并且都是全球南方的重要国家，"我们希 望获得尊重并得到体面的对待"。 "绿色发展是不可逆转的全球趋势，"比亚迪创始人兼董事长王传福在仪式上表示，"我们来这里不只是 为了造车，而是为了建设一个属于每一位选择清洁出行的巴西人的未来。" 王传福承诺，比亚迪将继续深耕巴西市场，"我们会继续在这里投资"，"我们希望成为一个真正属于巴 西人民的品牌……未来属于电动，未来属于我们所有人。" "通过这家工厂，我们向世界展示了国家的发展蓝图，"卢拉说，"我们不偏向任何国家，但希望与世界 建立文明的关系。这座工厂将重塑卡马萨里人民的尊严，改善他们的生活，让他们能昂首挺胸地走在街 上。" 当地 ...

Core Insights - BYD has inaugurated its largest electric vehicle factory outside Asia in Brazil, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy [1][3] - Brazilian President Lula emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with China and highlighted the factory's role in showcasing Brazil's development blueprint [1][3] - The factory, located in Camaçari, Bahia, represents a total investment of 5.5 billion Brazilian Reais (approximately 7.283 billion RMB) and aims to produce 150,000 vehicles annually in its initial phase [3][4] Company Developments - The factory's opening coincided with the production of BYD's 14 millionth new energy vehicle, with Lula becoming the owner of the first vehicle produced [3] - The initial production capacity is set at 150,000 vehicles per year, with plans to double this to 300,000 in the second phase [3] - The factory is expected to create over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to local economic development [3][4] Product Innovations - BYD introduced a limited edition Song Pro COP30 model, featuring the world's first plug-in hybrid flexible fuel engine, specifically designed for Brazil's sugarcane ethanol market [4] - The company plans to continue investing in Brazil, aiming to establish a strong local brand presence and contribute to sustainable transportation solutions [4][6] Market Position - Since entering the Brazilian passenger car market in 2022, BYD has sold over 170,000 electric and hybrid vehicles, achieving a market share of 74.4% in the electric vehicle segment [6] - BYD's sales have propelled it to the seventh position in the overall Brazilian automotive market, surpassing traditional brands like Honda [6] - The company aims to localize 70% of its parts procurement by 2028 and establish R&D and testing centers in Brazil, aligning with the Brazilian government's industrial and environmental goals [6][8] Industry Context - Brazil has become the largest importer of Chinese-manufactured vehicles and is positioned to develop as a regional production hub for automotive manufacturing [7] - Other Chinese brands, such as Great Wall Motors and Chery, are also rapidly expanding in the Brazilian market, indicating a growing trend of Chinese automotive innovation reshaping consumer perceptions [7]