Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Charlie Munger was the architect of Berkshire Hathaway's successful invest in BYD

Charlie Munger's BYD Bet: Berkshire's Billion-Dollar EV Play

30 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

Charlie Munger led Berkshire Hathaway to invest $230M in BYD in 2008, recognizing its potential in batteries and EVs. Displayed at the Omaha shareholder meeting, BYD grew into a global EV leader. Berkshire's stake peaked near $9.5B, with over $7B in profit from sales. Now holding under 5%, Berkshire's move reflects Munger's long-term vision and BYD's rise as a vertically integrated powerhouse in electric mobility.

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