CHENNAI :

BYD India, a subsidiary of the Warren Buffett-backed world's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD, today announced the expansion of dealer network across key strategic EV markets in India. Established in Chennai, BYD India now is in association with six renowned auto dealers to strengthen its presence in India.

BYD provides integrated new energy solutions encompassing energy acquisition, storage, and application. In a drive to revolutionize the India EV segment for creating a more environment-friendly society, BYD India today started their dealerships across 8 key locations in the country which will be extended to other markets in the coming years.

These dealerships will be run by six dealers across eight cities including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Vijayawada, covering its respective state and nearby markets. Ahmedabad will be covered by Cargo Motors, Bangalore and Vijayawada by PPS Motors Group, Chennai by KUN Auto Group, Hyderabad by Mody Group, Kochi by EVM Autokraft, New Delhi and Mumbai will be covered by Landmark Automobiles. All eight cities will provide customers a holistic experience and offer sales and services for premium pure electric MPV, the All-New e6 in the B2B segment.

With premium products, fully equipped and completely covered workshops, and showrooms providing focused sales consulting, these dealerships will provide an electrifying experience clubbed with better sales and services. 

Mr. Shrirang Joshi, the Sales Head of Electric Passenger Vehicle of BYD India Private Limited said, “We have been focusing on strengthening our presence in the country and the expansion of our dealer network will enable us to take our all new e6, the premium pure electric MPV closer to our B2B customers. Our dealerships, while providing focused sales consultancy as per business requirements, will also ensure that customers get to experience our products which offer maximum value to their business and better total cost of ownership. Our goal is to ensure that our customers feel empowered by associating with BYD India.”

“We are witnessing an emerging demand for premium eMPV segment with a diversified customer base and are confident that the premium eMPV can match all their needs to provide a better experience.”, Mr. Shrirang added.

BYD India along with their dealer partners will also ensure safety for everyone, taking all measures of sanitization, safety, and social distancing at all showrooms and workshops.

Mr. Ketsu Zhang, the Executive Director of BYD India Private Limited, said, BYD has been an aspirational pure electric brand globally and we are delighted to continue our commitment and success in the Indian EV market. We are all set to partner with India’s goal on EV revolution and provide a clean and green environment. Our philosophy is to provide a better motoring experience while being conscious of the environment we live in. With our state-of-the-art after-sales and service centers across key cities, we want to ensure the discerning customer gets superior experience while building a better environment together.” 

Mr. Ketsu also added the big achievement of BYD’s electric buses marking a new record by climbing up to 3,980m in the Himalayas and overcoming challenging road & temperature conditions. With a total operation mileage of over 30 million kilometers in India, these BYD buses help reduce carbon emissions near to 31,250 tons, or equivalent to planting over 2.5 million trees, making BYD India takes the major part in the Indian market and be the leader in the country’s electric bus market.

Earlier this month, BYD India launched the pure electric MPV All-New e6 across India equipped with Bosch’s latest IPB intelligent brake control system with fast response and a smooth linear braking feel. Focusing on optimizing efficiency, the All-New e6 is capable of regenerating energy from as low as 2km/h. Built on the BYD e-Platform, the All-New e6 integrates the most important electric powertrain components to reduce weight, optimize efficiency, and improve the driving experience. With driver’s side and front passenger seat airbags, the vehicle also features a seat belt reminder for all. The new model also comes with a speed sensing automatic locking and a rearview camera with distance scale line.

The All-New e6 is equipped with the 71.7 kWh Blade Battery with a WLTC（city ) range of 520km and a WLTC (combined) range of 415km for just a single charge. It supports both AC and DC fast charging which can support a DC fast charging from 30% to 80% within 35 minutes.

The car also comes with LED daytime running lights and LED rear combination lamps. Leather seats and a 6-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats make up the upgraded interior. A 10.1-inch rotatable touch screen allows Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity for a seamless connection. It also possesses a CN95 Air filtration system with a medical-grade face mask level of air purification. The All-New e6 also comes with a vehicle warranty of 3 years/125,000 kms (whichever is earlier), battery cell warranty of 8 Years/500,000 kms (whichever is earlier), and a traction motor warranty of 8 Years/150,000 kms.

The premium pure electric MPV e6 would be available in cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Chennai at an Ex-showroom price of Rs 2,960,000 inclusive of 7kW charger, and Rs 2,915,000 exclusive of 7kW charger for the B2B market.