Earlier this year, I noted that BYD was really going after Europeans’ hearts by sponsoring the Euros, a massive football (soccer) tournament in Europe that is similar to the World Cup and goes well beyond the normal football fanbase. BYD branding was all over that tournament, and while it may … [continued]
A few days ago, BYD announced that its new 60 kWh C-segment hatchback, the Dolphin, is coming to Europe. Now BYD has announced that its D-segment sedan, the Seal, is also coming to Europe later this year. The European version of the Seal will have an 82 kWh battery pack … [continued]
BYD is amping up charging speeds on its forklifts this week with the addition of a second AC charging port. The second port allows BYD’s forklifts to charge with two adapters from a single wallbox at a maximum power of 400 amps at 240 volts, or 166 kW. That is faster than most DC fast chargers and ensures forklift operators will be able to maximize the use of their BYD forklifts.
BYD is moving into car country with its first order for fully electric transit buses in Germany. The orders for 22 of its 12-meter buses came from German public transit operators BOGESTRA and HCR and are aimed at improving ailing air quality in the greater Ruhr Metropolitan Region.
BYD has opened its first fully owned bus plant in Europe in Komarom, Hungary, with an annual production capacity of 400 buses.
BYD will be expanding its EV leasing deal with the London-based private-car service Thriev, according to recent reports. The Chinese car manufacturer will now be delivering a further 200 of its e6 electric cars to Thriev by April 2015. The agreement marks what is now the largest overseas rental agreement … [continued]
