BYD as one of the largest electric vehicle manufacturers in China continues to expand overseas, including to the Brazilian automotive market in South America.
Previously, BYD had launched its flagship sedan, the Han EV for Brazil Market. This year BYD’s electric vehicle business is expected to reach 45 major Brazilian cities, through partnerships between BYD Brasil and local dealers such as Eurobike, Saga and Servopa.
The company said today. BYD targets to have 100 designated dealers in Brazil by the end of 2023.
The BYD Han EV launched in Brazil is a high-performance all-wheel-drive EV. The BYD Han EV can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds. BYD claims the Han EV has a range of up to 550 km.
Apart from Brazil, BYD has also entered Colombia, Uruguay, Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
In addition, BYD has also partnered with VEMO, Mexico’s largest local new energy transport operator. Vemo will purchase a total of 1,000 BYD D1 from BYD.