BYD Company Limited
[PUBLIC]Humanoids · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 1995 · 3 models registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies BYD Company Limited: 1 model, 2 deployments across 1 region. 16 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
7 Active
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Chinese conglomerate founded in 1995 by Wang Chuanfu; the world's largest EV maker (overtook Tesla in BEV sales in 2025) and a major battery (the LFP 'Blade Battery'), electronics, and rail manufacturer, listed on the Hong Kong (1211) and Shenzhen (002594) exchanges. In the robotics supply chain, BYD is the vehicle build/manufacturing partner for Nuro's third-generation R3 autonomous delivery vehicle (assembled at BYD's Lancaster, US plant); the planned mass-production ramp was later paused.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for BYD Company Limited.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder, Founder, Chairman & CEO
Vice Chairman (Non-Executive), Co-Founder
Executive Vice President; CEO BYD Americas & Europe
Chief Design Officer (Global Director of Design)
Non-Executive Director (former EVP), Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · BYD Auto
cofounder
sole · BYD Auto · , BYD Battery
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Patents & Intellectual Property
US20150331422A1usptopendingassignee
US9931951B2usptograntedgranted 2018-04-03assignee
US20180024725A1usptopendingassignee
US8558690B2usptograntedgranted 2013-10-15assignee
US9764756B2usptograntedgranted 2017-09-19assignee
US8718856B2usptograntedgranted 2014-05-06assignee
US5612606Ausptograntedgranted 1997-03-18assignee
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is BYD Company Limited?
Chinese conglomerate founded in 1995 by Wang Chuanfu; the world's largest EV maker (overtook Tesla in BEV sales in 2025) and a major battery (the LFP 'Blade Battery'), electronics, and rail manufacturer, listed on the Hong Kong (1211) and Shenzhen (002594) exchanges. In the robotics supply chain, BYD is the vehicle build/manufacturing partner for Nuro's third-generation R3 autonomous delivery vehicle (assembled at BYD's Lancaster, US plant); the planned mass-production ramp was later paused.
What does BYD Company Limited make?
BYD Company Limited has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: BYD Han EV (BYD Company Limited builds physical robots).
Is BYD Company Limited publicly traded?
Yes. BYD Company Limited is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of BYD Company Limited?
Wang Chuanfu is the ceo of BYD Company Limited, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in BYD Company Limited?
BYD Company Limited is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is BYD Company Limited headquartered?
BYD Company Limited is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
Who owns BYD Company Limited?
BYD Company Limited is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does BYD Company Limited operate robots?
BYD Company Limited operates 2 verified deployments, including at Shenzhen, BYD Assembly Plant (China).
How many robots has BYD Company Limited deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified BYD Company Limited deployments on record at sites including Shenzhen, BYD Assembly Plant (China). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is BYD Company Limited a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, BYD Company Limited ranks in roughly the top 38% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is BYD Company Limited safe?
BYD Company Limited has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.