{"id":180707,"date":"2025-10-30T10:24:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-architect-of-the-chinese-electrical-empire\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:24:54","slug":"the-architect-of-the-chinese-electrical-empire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-architect-of-the-chinese-electrical-empire\/","title":{"rendered":"The architect of the Chinese electrical empire."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Xataka NordVPN 2025 Awards<\/strong> are set to take place on November 20, and you can follow all the exciting updates from our website. As always, we will recognize and celebrate the most significant devices and technologies of the year. This year’s gala marks the fourth edition, where we will also present the prestigious Xataka Leyenda award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This esteemed recognition, previously awarded to \u00a0Pedro Duque\u00a0 in 2021, \u00a0Margrethe Vestager\u00a0 in 2022, and \u00a0Matt Mullenweg\u00a0 in 2023, acknowledges the journey and career of individuals who have made significant contributions to science and technology.<\/p>\n

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We are thrilled to announce our fourth winner of this award: Stella Li<\/strong>, the Global Executive Vice President of BYD<\/strong>, a company that has revolutionized the automotive industry.<\/p>\n

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Stella Li will join us at the Xataka NordVPN 2025 Awards gala, where we will conduct an in-depth interview with her. This will be a unique opportunity for you to gain insights directly from one of the most influential figures in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n

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Almost Three Decades of Total Transformation<\/h2>\n

Over the span of nearly three decades, Stella Li has played a pivotal role at BYD. She started with the company when it was a modest battery manufacturer catering to Motorola, employing just a couple of dozen people. Today, she oversees operations in 88 countries<\/strong> with a workforce nearing one million and annual revenues surpassing \u00a0$100 billion\u00a0.<\/p>\n

In 2024, BYD achieved a remarkable milestone, manufacturing \u00a04.27 million electric vehicles\u00a0, outperforming every competitor globally. Earlier this year, Li was honored as the World Car Person of the Year 2025<\/a>, marking her as the first woman and the first Chinese recipient of this accolade.<\/p>\n

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Li’s philosophy is straightforward: “Our common enemy is the internal combustion engine.” Instead of viewing companies like Tesla or Volkswagen as competitors, she considers them allies in the fight against oil dependency, making her a true rare bird<\/em> in the industry.<\/p>\n

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While the automotive industry has leaned towards specialization, Li has taken a different route. BYD manages to produce everything in-house, from screws to chips. When the semiconductor crisis hit the market in 2021, BYD thrived due to this integrated approach, rolling out models like the Seagull at a price point of \u00a0\u20ac9,000\u00a0 and the luxury Yangwang for \u00a0\u20ac300,000\u00a0, both of which are profitable ventures.<\/p>\n

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Employing over \u00a0110,000 engineers\u00a0, BYD files an astounding \u00a032 patents daily\u00a0. Their bold commitment to innovation includes a focus on solid-state batteries, expected to be released by \u00a02030\u00a0, with a dedicated team of \u00a010,000 engineers\u00a0 working solely on their development.<\/p>\n

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In a remarkable display of agility, BYD announced its \u00a0Brazil plant\u00a0 in December, with operations up and running by March. In just \u00a018 months\u00a0, its Spanish network has grown from zero to \u00a065 dealers\u00a0. When Europe imposed a \u00a017% tariff\u00a0, BYD adjusted its strategy swiftly, pivoting to plug-in hybrids within weeks, leading to a staggering \u00a0892% increase\u00a0 in sales.<\/p>\n

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Li\u2019s strategy is not merely about exporting Chinese cars; it’s about cultivating local ecosystems. This includes hiring personnel in California, developing specific flex hybrids for Brazil, and tailoring software solutions for individual European markets. One of her latest initiatives is a significant investment of \u00a0\u20ac20 billion\u00a0 in Europe, promising the creation of \u00a010,000 jobs\u00a0 in Hungary.<\/p>\n

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Don’t miss out on the chance to get your tickets<\/strong> for the Xataka NordVPN Awards 2025<\/strong> on November 20 in Madrid!<\/strong> Join us to discover the most innovative technology products of the year in an event brimming with gadgets, humor, and surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Despite her escalating prominence in the industry, Li remains largely absent from social media platforms. While she does give interviews, she keeps them few and far between. This reflects her contrast: her public profile does not match her profound impact. In just \u00a012 months\u00a0, she has overseen the opening of \u00a0230 stores\u00a0 across Europe, establishing a presence in \u00a088 countries\u00a0 and boosting BYD’s value by a remarkable \u00a020,000 times\u00a0 since 2003. Li played a direct role in launching the first offices in Hong Kong, Rotterdam, and Chicago, leveraging three decades of institutional memory as a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

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Stella Li has indeed transformed the global automotive market without resorting to media fanfare, showcasing a blend of strategic patience and rapid execution skills. For these accomplishments, she is the proud recipient of the Xataka Leyenda 2025 award.<\/p>\n

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In Xataka | Stella Li, Vice President of BYD: “In five years, we will be one of the three main manufacturers in the world, I am convinced.”<\/p>\n

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