BYD India, a subsidiary of the world’s leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer BYD, celebrated its 10th year anniversary in the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment in India, a significant milestone in the company’s 16+ years of successful operations in the country. BYD India opened a new office in Gurugram to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its EV journey in India.
The company celebrates its tenth anniversary in the Indian electric segment with a firm commitment to the Indian EV industry and a mission of fostering sustainable growth through cutting-edge technology breakthroughs for a better life, according to the company.
BYD began operations in India in 2007 with the electronics industry and eventually extended to other businesses. BYD India’s EV journey began on August 20, 2013, with the arrival of its first electric bus in Chennai, which is also the first pure electric bus in the history of India’s automobile industry, signaling the electrification of public transportation in India, according to a company press release.
Over the years, the company has expanded into a varied range of goods such as electric passenger vehicles, e-buses, e-trucks, and e-forklifts, cementing its position as a rising market leader in India’s EV industry.
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According to the statement, the new Gurugram office will act as a focus for BYD’s operations, innovations, and collaborations, further boosting the brand’s relationship with local partners, customers, and stakeholders.
BYD is the first carmaker in the world to have manufactured over 5 million NEVs, resulting in an astounding 38 billion kg of carbon emissions savings. Through its electric passenger vehicles, electric forklifts, electric lorries, and electric buses powered by BYD’s battery, powertrain, and chassis technologies, the business has helped eliminate 274 million kg of CO2 emissions in India alone.
According to the statement, the overall mileage of BYD’s electric buses in India has exceeded 126,883,681 km, with the single greatest driving mileage exceeding 469,668 km.
In the passenger car market, the BYD ATTO3 and the All-New e6 took first place in the premium eSUV and eMPV segments. These accomplishments illustrate BYD India’s constant dedication to the Indian market, environmental responsibility, and long-term policies.
“BYD India is proud to celebrate a successful decade in the Indian EV industry as well as the inauguration of our new office in Gurugram,” said Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India.
It exemplifies our objective of harnessing technical advancements to improve people’s and the planet’s lives. We are happy to have played a significant role in India’s EV revolution, and we remain committed to helping the country shape a sustainable and electrifying future.
BYD is set to continue its revolutionary path, producing value for consumers, partners, and the environment, with a strong foundation created over the last 16+ years in India. The company’s commitment to India stems from its belief in long-term technologies that improve lives and have a positive impact on society.”
