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On July 28, the Fortune Global 500 list was released. BYD ranked 91st. This marks the fifth consecutive year it has held this position. Among the 35 companies listed in the global vehicles and parts sector, this ranking signifies that it has secured its spot in the world's top 100.
Over the past year, the global automotive industry faced difficulties, with 7 vehicle manufacturers on the list reporting losses. In such a climate, maintaining the same ranking itself reflects an embodiment of resilience.
Where the Money Goes, Is Where the Lifeline Lies
Outsiders often focus on the income statement, but opening BYD's books from last year reveals one expense worth more attention: 63.4 billion yuan in R&D investment, nearly double its net profit for the same period. Simply put, this isn't burning cash; it's buying the right to remain unstrangled. By the end of last year, BYD had cumulatively filed over 71,000 patents globally. These patents have been translated into second-generation Blade Batteries, megawatt-level flash charging technology, and the "Sky Eye" advanced driver-assistance system. When a carmaker masters full-stack technology from cells to chips, its posture becomes naturally stronger when negotiating within the global supply chain.
Going Global Is No Longer Just Selling Cars
Last year, BYD's overseas sales surpassed 1 million units, a 145% year-on-year increase. In Brazil, a passenger car factory was not only built, but SkyRail also started operations; in Thailand, a factory that has been running for two years has become a regional manufacturing hub; in Japan, the exclusive Sea Otter model specifically targeting the K-Car market was launched. This "manufacturing + infrastructure + localization adaptation" combination punch signifies that the logic of Chinese automakers going global is shifting from simple commodity trade to the overall export of the industrial chain.
The Value of Ranking 91st
Looking back at this 91st ranking again. Through it, we see a daily R&D investment of 174 million yuan, a sales system covering 121 countries and regions, and the presence of eight self-built RoRo ships shuttling across the oceans. This "Technology + Manufacturing + Logistics" full-chain control capability is the true foundation of the world's top 100.
The list changes every year, and rankings vary. But as long as this vertically integrated system keeps operating, BYD's piece in the global industrial chain game will become increasingly active.
