LONDON—Dyson Ltd., best known for its high-end vacuum cleaners, said Tuesday it plans to build electric cars in Singapore, aiming to make its mark on the auto industry in fast-growing Asian markets.
The closely held British company said a manufacturing facility would be built by 2020 and that its vehicles—set to compete against electric-car pioneer Tesla Inc. and other major auto makers—would go on sale the following year.
Dyson,...