BYD India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has inaugurated its first dealership showroom of passenger vehicles in India, at Ernakulam. The dealership will be managed by EVM Southcoast in Kochi.
The showroom was inaugurated by Sabu Johny, Managing Director of EVM Group in the presence of senior officials of BYD India and EVM Southcoast.
EVM Southcoast will provide consumers in the Kerala market with access to BYD’s pure electric vehicles. With considerable experience in the automobile industry, EVM Southcoast has extensive reach and covers neighboring regions in the market. Residents of Ernakulam will now be able to buy one of the best electric vehicles without leaving their city.
The showroom is equipped with well-trained technicians and complete facilities including service bays, a customer lounge area and EV charging stations, aiming to offer customers the best in-store experience. The showroom covers 2500 square feet and features a relaxing lounge area for customers to enjoy.
Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business of BYD India, said, “Starting from Kochi, we are getting closer to our target customers and are delighted to inaugurate our first showroom in the country with EVM Southcoast. We hope that our customized products and service will spur and accelerate green initiatives in the region.”
“Kochi is the most densely populated city of Kerala and is also known as the financial, commercial and industrial capital of the state. We are delighted to embark on a new journey with our first dealership in the state of Kerala. Kochi has immense potential for premium passenger cars and we strongly believe that BYD will be the main contributor to EV adoption in the EPV segments in Kerala”, added Shrirang Joshi, National Sales Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles Business of BYD India.
Thejus Xavier, Director of EVM Southcoast BYD, said: “We are honored to associate with BYD, the world’s leading NEV manufacturer. With joint efforts, we will introduce more new energy models to the local market and promote a low-carbon lifestyle.”
As of January 2022, India has achieved 1% EV penetration. With the goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 in India, BYD has worked closely with its partners to provide localized and green products for the local market.
