BYD, Cox Automotive Forge US Service Partnership

BYD Motors and Cox Automotive have recently unveiled a new service agreement. This collaboration is designed to provide BYD customers and their expanding class 6 and class 8 truck fleets across the United States with consistent 24/7 roadside assistance and a broad network of EV-specialized service professionals.

Why It Matters

The partnership signals a notable progression in the U.S. EV fleet market, merging the strengths of BYD Motors, known for its significant global presence in the heavy-duty battery electric vehicle domain, and Cox Automotive, a renowned leader in fleet services. Such collaborations emphasize the growing emphasis on ensuring electric vehicle customers have superior, reliable, and sustainable service options.

Key Points

  • The alliance promises BYD customers enhanced confidence and ensures prospective clients that they’ll receive service from the industry’s best.
  • BYD has globally deployed over 85,000 heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, including upwards of 25,000 trucks. In the U.S., over 500 such trucks serve customers across the nation.
  • Cox Automotive Fleet Services, operating from nearly 40 U.S. locations, boasts over 1,400 expert technicians and the country’s most extensive 24/7 emergency repair and towing service.

Bottom Line

This service partnership between BYD Motors and Cox Automotive marks a significant leap in the electric fleet industry’s evolution in the U.S., furthering the shared goal of a greener, more sustainable transport future.

Source

The EV Report
The EV Report Staff

The EV Report is the trade publication of record for vehicle electrification. Published by Hagman Media and edited by founder Brian Hagman, it covers battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, charging infrastructure, and battery technology for an audience of automotive engineers, fleet managers, and clean-mobility investors.