BYD Subang Factory Nears Completion Quietly, Set to Recruit 3,000 Employees

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - BYD Indonesia is increasingly approaching the mass production stage for its electric vehicle factory. The BYD factory project, valued at US$1 billion in Subang, West Java, is now entering the final phase before full operations commence. The integration of production equipment is a crucial stage currently being completed.

“Yes, we have reached the final stages to carry out mass production as soon as possible,” said Head of PR & Government BYD Indonesia Luther T Panjaitan, quoted on Thursday (23/4/2026).

The electric vehicle manufacturing process requires a considerable amount of time, particularly to ensure product quality meets global standards.

“So I would like to convey that in the manufacturing process, especially integrating equipment, it requires a fairly long time,” Luther stated.

In addition, BYD has obtained various important certifications as requirements for factory operations in Indonesia. The company has secured the TKDN certificate, LCEV, and other manufacturing feasibility standards. This serves as an indicator of production readiness.

On the workforce side, BYD plans to absorb up to 3,000 workers in the initial operational stage. The main focus of workforce absorption is in the production sector.

“Yes, perhaps for this early stage, it will certainly focus on the production side. On the production side, in manufacturing, especially since we are targeting production this year,” he said.

However, workforce needs are not limited to production. BYD is also opening opportunities in various other business lines, from distribution, retail sales, logistics to office operations, which will be part of the workforce ecosystem built by the company.

With a production capacity of 150,000 units per year, BYD is optimistic about meeting domestic market needs while fulfilling government commitments.

“So it’s just a matter of integration, finalisation on the manufacturing equipment side and trials to ensure quality is optimal,” Luther said.