Inside BYD's Shenzhen Headquarters: Physics Students Explore How China's EV giant is shaping the future of mobility

Inside BYD's Shenzhen Headquarters: Physics Students Explore How China's EV giant is shaping the future of mobility

On 22 October 2025, the Physics Department organized a tour to visit BYD, a leading company in the new energy vehicle sector, ranked among the Top 100 globally. A group of 47 Physics students from both the BSc Green Energy and Smart Technology (GEST) and the MSc Green Technology in Energy (GTE) programs joined this tour to visit BYD’s Headquarters in Shenzhen, with the aim of gaining firsthand experience of cutting-edge electric vehicle technology and sustainable transportation solutions within China’s growing new energy vehicle sector.

The visit began at BYD's advanced exhibition hall, where students learned about the company’s corporate culture and breakthrough innovations in new energy vehicle technology. After that it was followed by a demonstration of the renowned nail penetration test, which validates the safety and reliability of BYD’s batteries, particularly their blade battery technology. Students then explored the “Four Core Manufacturing Processes”—stamping, welding, painting, and assembly, showcasing BYD’s high level of automation and engineering precision. A highlight of this visit was the test drive session, which allowed students to experience the performance of BYD’s latest EV models firsthand.

With a professional guide, students explored BYD's advanced exhibition hall and learned about various technologies and innovations.


With a professional guide, students explored BYD's advanced exhibition hall and learned about various technologies and innovations.


Our students enjoyed the test drive session, experiencing the performance of BYD’s latest EV models firsthand.

The visit concluded with an interactive seminar and recruitment talk, where our faculty members (including Prof. SK So and Dr. WH Choi) and our students engaged in a fruitful dialogue with BYD professionals. Conversations revolved around emerging industry trends, technological hurdles, and future career pathways in BYD, specifically in green technology and advanced manufacturing. The BYD team was open to introducing various career pathways in the new energy vehicle industry within their company. They emphasized the importance of innovation and sustainability in shaping future job opportunities, inspiring students to consider careers that contribute to environmental solutions and technological advancements in electric mobility.

Prof. SO Shu Kong, Head and Professor of the Department of Physics at HKBU, presented a souvenir to the BYD representative and thanked them for providing our students with an amazing visit. 

This educational visit provided Physics students with invaluable exposure to one of the world's leading new energy vehicle manufacturers. It strengthened their awareness of how sustainable transport technologies can help address climate challenges, while also equipping them with practical knowledge that complements academic studies and prepares them for professional opportunities in the fast-evolving green sector.