Uzbekistan and BYD, a global leader in electric and new energy vehicles, are negotiating significant expansions to their joint manufacturing operations in the country. The discussions center on increasing production capacity, boosting local content in manufacturing, and strengthening Uzbekistan’s potential as an exporter of electric vehicles. These developments follow a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, and BYD’s managing director for Central Asia and the Caucasus, Cao Shuang.
BYD established its vehicle production facility in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region in mid-2024, marking a critical milestone in the nation’s strategy to nurture a domestic automotive sector focused on cleaner transportation technologies. The meeting reviewed the current status of BYD’s project and mapped the next phase, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and export growth. Increasing the integration of local companies into the automotive supply chain is a key government objective tied to this project.
In addition to expanding manufacturing capabilities, both parties have prioritized the rollout of a nationwide fast-charging infrastructure to support the growing electric vehicle market. Developing fast-charging stations across the country is seen as essential to facilitating electric mobility, particularly outside major urban centers, and to easing the transition for consumers and businesses adopting these technologies.
The Uzbek government and BYD reaffirmed their commitment to deepen their partnership and ensure ongoing progress in the project’s implementation. This cooperation aligns with Uzbekistan’s broader economic goals of attracting international investment, fostering industrial modernization, and accelerating the shift to sustainable and export-oriented production models.