Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has signed an agreement to deliver 200 electric sedans to the Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), as the Emirati firm accelerates efforts to transition to a fully electric fleet by 2040.
The vehicles, BYD Seal models, will be deployed across the city as part of DTC’s broader sustainability goals aligned with Dubai’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. The company currently operates over 9,000 vehicles, with approximately 86 percent already categorized as environmentally friendly.
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The BYD Seal is an all-electric sedan capable of traveling up to 600 kilometers on a single charge. It features integrated battery technology designed to enhance both efficiency and safety.
While the specific variant of the Seal to be used in Dubai has not been disclosed, the model offers both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options, with acceleration times ranging from 5.9 to 3.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.
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This latest contract builds on Dubai’s ongoing efforts to expand its electric taxi fleet. In recent years, the city has added hundreds of electric vehicles, including 250 electric taxis in late 2024 and a growing number of Teslas through both the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and private operators such as Arabia Taxi.
