BYD is to double its sales network in Europe by the end of next year, according to media reports.
“By the end of 2025, we will be present with 1,000 points of sale in Europe, and next year we’re going to double,” Maria Grazia Davino, regional managing director for Europe at BYD, said at an event in Frankfurt.
BYD now has 100 UK franchised car sale sites across the UK. The first BYD UK retailer opened in April 2023.
As a result of its latest openings in key towns such as Canterbury, Chichester, Croydon, Ipswich and Saint Albans, the brand now has an average drive time of just 27 minutes across virtually all of the UK.
Steve Beattie, Sales & Network Director, said: “I’m hugely proud to see us reach this remarkable milestone for BYD in the UK in such a short space of time, as we open more stores to offer even more support to both our current and new customers.
“It’s testament to the appeal of our cars and their cutting-edge levels of technology, such as our Super Hybrid DM-i cars, including the high-selling Seal-U SUV and electric cars such as the award-winning Dolphin Surf supermini.
“It’s also proof of the strength of the relationships with our retailer partners and their hard work and dedication in driving the brand forwards, ensuring that our BYD cars are seen up and down the country in ever increasing numbers.”
