BYD's UK EV Sales Soar 658% in 2024 Amid Rapid Showroom Expansion

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A total of 8,700 BYD electric vehicles were sold in UK throughout 2024, marking a 658% increase.

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The number of BYD showrooms was increased from 14 to 60 across British locations.

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The ATTO 3 SUV became BYD's best-selling model, followed by the smaller Dolphin car for city drives

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High-tech and high-value cars were promised to UK customers by BYD UK Sales Director Steve Beattie

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Electric buses numbering 2,000 were put on UK roads by BYD since 2014.

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A power storage capacity of 1.8GWh was supplied to Britain's national grid by BYD since 2016.

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Brand awareness of BYD jumped to 31% after UEFA EURO 2024 sponsorship from previous 1%.

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BYD's share in UK car market reached 0.96% from 0.17% during 2024.

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Global vehicle sales of BYD touched 4.2 million in 2024, including 57,154 international sales in December.

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New showrooms were planned for 2025 despite trade disputes and tariffs challenges

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