Donnelly Group in Northern Ireland has opened BYD showrooms in Ballymena and Dungannon.
Donnelly was formed in 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh.
Since then Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned motor retailer in Northern Ireland.
The group is ranked 53 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £330.4m.
Managing director of Donnelly Group, Dave Sheeran, said: “Bringing BYD to Donnelly Group marked a significant step forward as we continue to evolve our offering in line with customer needs.
“As electric and hybrid vehicles become an increasingly important part of the market, our focus remains on providing customers with a wide range of choice.
“Partnering with a globally recognised manufacturer like BYD has allowed us to introduce innovative technology and additional options to our line-up.
“As well as strengthening our overall offering, this investment has supported local employment and underlined our long-term commitment to the region. We were delighted to welcome customers through the doors to experience the BYD range first-hand.”
