From Manisa to Szeged: BYD’s shifting European investment strategy
BYD said its planned $1 billion EV and plug-in hybrid factory in Manisa, Turkiye, is on indefinite hold, with no timeline. The Manisa deal, signed in July 2024, promised 150,000 annual vehicles and incentives. Turkiye suspended BYD tax exemptions in early 2026. BYD is prioritizing its Szeged, Hungary plant, with assembly due in Q4 2026.





