Overview

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures passenger cars, mini vehicles, small commercial vehicles, and engine parts. It is headquartered in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and was founded in 1907. The company employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports revenue of $10 billion or more (estimated band). It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In 2026 it launched its first mass-produced battery electric vehicles, the e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai.

At a glance

What Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. makes

The company lists welding, assembly, battery, emissions, and powertrain among its products and capabilities, and holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Assembly, Battery, Emissions, Powertrain (source: daihatsu.com).

Certifications

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — daihatsu.com

Latest developments

• 2026-08-25 — Wolters Kluwer and Dentsu Soken Deliver CCH® Tagetik as Daihatsu Motor's Budget Management System (yahoo.com)

• 2026-05-14 — 「令和６年度補正グローバルサウス未来志向型共創等事業費補助金 （大型実証ASEAN加盟国）」に採択｜ニュースリリース｜ダイハツ工業株式会社 企業情報サイト (daihatsu.com)

• 2026-02-02 — Daihatsu Launches First Mass-Produced BEVs e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai｜News｜DAIHATSU (daihatsu.com)

• 2026-01-23 — Daihatsu Perkuat Komitmen Carbon Neutral Melalui Investasi di Pabrik dan Produk Ramah Lingkungan - Daihatsu Indonesia (daihatsu.co.id)

• 2025-11-06 — MAEDA and DAIHATSU to Begin Field-test for DC-Based Microgrid System Integrated into a Mobile Container｜News｜DAIHATSU (daihatsu.com)

• 2025-10-07 — DAIHATSU, TCRDL, and TOYOTA KYUSHU Collaborate to Start Field-test for a Microgrid System Utilizing Renewable Energy｜News｜DAIHATSU (daihatsu.com)

Company details

Daihatsu is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, and its sales include a significant presence in Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1907, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 119 years in operation (founded 1907). Holds ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. make?

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures passenger cars, mini vehicles, small commercial vehicles, and engine parts. It is headquartered in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and was founded in 1907. The company employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports revenue of $10 billion or more (estimated band). It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. In 2026 it launched its first mass-produced battery electric vehicles, the e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai.

Where is Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. headquartered?

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture.

When was Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. founded?

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1907.

How big is Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.?

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).

What certifications does Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. hold?

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. lists ISO 14001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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