📈 BYD Retains World #1 Spot; Dominates SL EV Market

BYD has solidified its global leadership in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), recording a historic 4.6 million unit sales in 2025. This momentum is strongly reflected in Sri Lanka following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February 2025. • Global Performance • Total NEV Sales: 4.60 Mn units in 2025. • Overseas Expansion: Surpassed 1.04 Mn units (up 145% YoY). • Markets: Over 110 countries; China remains the primary volume driver. • Sri Lanka Market Footprint • Leading the brand-new EV and PHEV segments locally. • Partnership: Represented by authorized distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG). • Model Range: 9 models launched including DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL, and the SHARK 6 hybrid pickup. • Premium Entry: Sri Lanka is the first South Asian market for BYD’s luxury sub-brand, DENZA (B5 and B8 models). • Infrastructure & Ecosystem • Network: 7 showrooms established in major hubs (Colombo, Kandy, Galle, etc.). • Charging Support: Over 21 charging points deployed nationwide to support the transition to sustainable mobility. Impact: BYD’s rapid local expansion, backed by the John Keells group, is positioning the brand as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM-adjacent green tech shift and national energy transition.