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BYD workforce tops 1.02 million, more than Toyota, GM, Ford and Tesla combined

China\'s electric vehicle maker BYD has more than 1.02 million employees, exceeding the combined headcount of Toyota, General Motors, Ford and Tesla. Chairman Wang Chuanfu (왕촨푸) said the figure reflects BYD\'s vertically integrated model and a large R&D workforce. The total includes employees in contract electronics manufacturing and other businesses. BYD sold about 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, but its sales per employee lag peers. Sales in China fell in January-September while overseas sales rose sharply.