November 13, 2024
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Driven by its commitment to a sustainable future, DFCC Bank supports Sri Lanka’s growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) through a new partnership between DFCC Leasing and John Keells CG Auto – the authorised agent for BYD passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka. An official ceremony was held on the 24th of October 2024 to mark […]

November 7, 2024
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Strategic partnership with Aradhana Group marks a new phase in BYD’s nationwide expansion drive (Colombo, Sri Lanka, 5th November 2024) – BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer together with its exclusive agent in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Automotive (JKCG Auto) have entered into a partnership with the Aradhana Group to support […]

August 15, 2024
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Plug-in Hybrid BYD SEALION 6 DM – i launched in Sri Lanka Iterates commitment to develop EV infrastructure and sustainable transportation John Keells CG Auto, the authourised distributor for BYD passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka, proudly opened the doors of the BYD showroom and the service center in Colombo with the launch of the Plug-in […]

July 8, 2024
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Rayong, Thailand – BYD celebrated the inauguration of its Thailand plant and the production of its 8 millionth new energy vehicle in Rayong, Thailand, marking two milestones in the company’s global expansion. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Pimphattra Wichaikul, Thailand’s Minister of Industry; Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand; Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary […]

June 14, 2024
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According to the latest Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2024 report, BYD has successfully retained its position within the Top 10 global automotive brands for the second consecutive year, with a brand value exceeding US$10 billion.     As a global company operating across four major industries—automotive, rail transit, new energy, and electronics—BYD has […]

May 29, 2024
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BYD’s Fifth-Generation DM Technology sets records in the automotive industry with 46.06% thermal efficiency, 2.9L/100km low fuel consumption, and a remarkable 2,100 km range. Featuring the 5th-Gen DM Tech, the BYD Qin L DM-i* and the BYD Seal 06 DM-i* launched with prices ranging from 99,800 to 139,800 In early April 2024, the market penetration […]

May 27, 2024
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The highly anticipated BYD SEALION 6 launch ceremony took place at Duckland Studio, a world-class film and television production facility in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Automotive Sales, graced the event along with BYD’s Australian partner EVDirect to witness the grand debut of this groundbreaking PHEV model in the Asia-Pacific […]

March 26, 2024
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On March 25th, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand.     BYD reached the production of 1 millionth NEV in May 2021 and rapidly multiplied this figure threefold within 18 months, then surpassed 5 million units in merely 9 additional months. In just 7 months from this mark, BYD accelerated to the 7 million milestone, showcasing a robust end-to-end supply chain and the effect of scale. In 2023, […]


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