PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s journey toward becoming a regional green technology hub reached a major milestone this week as BYD officially delivered the first electric vehicles (EVs) assembled within the Kingdom.
Following this successful rollout, Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol met with BYD’s senior leadership on Friday to map out an aggressive expansion strategy that moves the nation away from import-reliance and toward a self-sustaining automotive ecosystem.
The high-level talks were spearheaded by Mr. Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD’s Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division. The discussion focused on a two-pronged approach to capture the growing Cambodian market through increased production and physical presence.
With high domestic demand following the first local deliveries, BYD plans to significantly increase assembly volumes at its new plant. Furthermore, the automaker confirmed plans to launch a massive “Car Centre” in Phnom Penh, which is set to become the largest facility of its kind in the country.
Beyond personal transport, the delegation explored how BYD’s EV technology could be integrated into Cambodia’s public transport infrastructure to address broader socio-economic and environmental goals. This transition aligns with the Royal Government’s strategy to modernize the manufacturing base while simultaneously reducing national carbon emissions.
H.E. Sun Chanthol, acting as First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), hailed the assembly plant as a “new source of pride” for the nation’s industrial sector.
He emphasized that the government is fully committed to streamlining regulations and providing the necessary support to ensure the partnership thrives. The Deputy Prime Minister cited the country’s political stability and pro-investment climate as the core pillars that will sustain this long-term collaboration.