BYD has announced a partnership with Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), an industry organization working to accelerate battery electric vehicle adoption across the United Kingdom. The collaboration positions the Chinese automaker alongside other industry stakeholders focused on consumer education and policy engagement.
Highlights
- BYD partners with EVUK to support consumer education and accurate information dissemination about electric vehicles in the UK market
- Partnership grants BYD access to consumer events while enabling coordinated engagement with policymakers, media, and the public
- EVUK targets ZEV mandate goals of approximately 30% BEV share for used sales and 80% for new sales by 2029
- BYD currently leads New Energy Vehicle sales (fully electric and plug-in hybrid) among manufacturers in the UK
Partnership Scope and Objectives
Electric Vehicles UK was founded in 2024 with a mission to make electric mobility more accessible and trustworthy for UK consumers. The organization works to challenge misinformation and reduce barriers preventing drivers from transitioning to electric vehicles.
Through this partnership, BYD gains access to consumer events organized by EVUK. Both organizations will coordinate on public, industry, and press activities related to electric vehicle adoption.
Executive Statements
Bono Ge, Country Manager of BYD UK, stated the company aims to increase consumer awareness of electric vehicles. He cited benefits including smoother and quieter driving characteristics, responsive performance, and reduced running costs as key messaging points.
Tanya Sinclair, CEO of Electric Vehicles UK, described BYD as innovators in EV technology. She noted the partnership strengthens EVUK’s ability to provide information and insight to build confidence and demand for electric vehicles in the UK.
About the Organizations
Electric Vehicles UK operates as an industry-to-consumer accelerator, uniting vehicle manufacturers, charging providers, energy companies, and fleet operators. The organization’s stated mission focuses on keeping the UK on track to meet Zero Emission Vehicle mandate targets through data-led insight and consumer engagement activities.
BYD was founded in 1994 as a rechargeable battery manufacturer. The company has since expanded into automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics sectors. BYD operates industrial parks across China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India.
BYD Auto, the automotive subsidiary established in 2003, develops pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company produces core components including:
- Batteries (including the Blade Battery)
- Electric motors and electronic controllers
- Automotive-grade semiconductors
- Hybrid technology (DM-i and DM-p systems)
- e-Platform 3.0 vehicle architecture
BYD became the first automaker to discontinue fossil-fueled vehicle production entirely. The company has maintained the top position in new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 12 consecutive years.
For more information, visit www.byd.com.
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