BYD to Launch Production of Yuan Up Electric Vehicle in Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan will begin local production of the BYD Yuan Up electric vehicle, according to Ulugbek Ruzikulov, Chairman of the Board of Uzavtosanoat. He announced this during a video conference on ensuring high economic growth across industries and regions, attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Ruzikulov noted that domestic demand for new vehicles continues to grow steadily. In response, five new models are planned to be introduced in 2026. That year will also see the launch of the updated Damas, production of which has already begun following the President’s directive during his visit to the Khorezm region.

Additionally, localized production of Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Captiva, and new KIA models will be established.

Of particular note, the BYD plant in Jizzakh region will start manufacturing the BYD Yuan Up, one of the brand’s global bestsellers. According to Uzavtosanoat, the market potential in Uzbekistan for this model is estimated at around 25,000 units. Chinese partners have already approved the localization of its production in the country.

According to the holding, over 6,240 BYD Yuan Up vehicles were sold in Uzbekistan in 2025.

The BYD Uzbekistan Factory joint venture was established in September 2023 under an agreement between BYD and Uzavtosanoat, with the participation of the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade. In late June 2024, the plant produced its first serial electric vehicle, the BYD Song Plus DM-i Champion, marking the start of mass production of new energy vehicles, including the BYD Chazor Champion sedan equipped with BYD Super DM-i technology.

The initial production capacity of the plant is up to 50,000 vehicles per year, targeting both the domestic market and exports to Central Asian countries. Future expansion is planned in stages: the second phase will involve $300 million in investment to produce up to 200,000 vehicles annually, while the third phase anticipates $500 million in investment and an increase in output to 500,000 vehicles per year.