BYD Expands European Hiring, Plans to Reach 40,000 Local Employees

BYD plans a major hiring push in Europe, aiming for over 40,000 local employees by 2030. The automotive giant is seeking to transform from a simple car exporter into a major European car manufacturer. "BYD's commitment to Europe is very firm and long-term," said Li Ke, executive vice president in charge of overseas business, on Monday at the Paris Motor Show when speaking to Bloomberg TV. When asked about BYD's hiring plans in Europe, Li added that the number of employees in Europe by 2030 "will definitely exceed 40,000." She noted that this figure will soon surpass 10,000.