Salman F Rahman, the Private Industries and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister, expressed the government’s ambition to achieve a 30% adoption rate of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country by 2030 and realize the Smart Bangladesh vision by 2041. During the inauguration of BYD’s first showroom in Bangladesh, he welcomed the move, emphasizing the importance of making EVs accessible to enable people to make informed choices.
Global EV giant BYD officially launched its first showroom in Bangladesh, facilitating easier access for environmentally conscious individuals to experience electric vehicles and contribute to sustainable living.
The Bangladesh government envisions phasing out traditional fossil fuel-powered cars in favor of electric vehicles to address carbon emissions. However, the adoption of electric vehicles is still in its early stages due to a lack of EV availability in the domestic market.
The opening of BYD’s showroom in the domestic market is a significant step that is expected to boost the adoption of EVs in the country.
CG Runner BD Ltd has taken the initiative to introduce the global EV giant BYD to Bangladesh. The showroom, located in the Tejgaon industrial area in Dhaka, covers 8,400 square feet and can accommodate up to 5 cars at a time.
Initially, the flagship model, BYD Seal (sedan), will be available for sale at the showroom, featuring two variants – Premium Variant with an extended mileage of 570 km (Rear Drive) and Performance Variant with a mileage of 520 km AWD (All-Wheel Drive).
The BYD SEAL showcases a distinctive “Ocean Aesthetics” design, incorporating advanced technologies such as BYD’s e-platform 3.0, innovative CTB (Cell-to-Body) technology, Blade Battery, and iTAC (intelligent Torture Adaptation Control). The model boasts a slanted roofline, panoramic glass roof, short rear deck, waterdrop mirrors, wave waistline, and LED lights.
Customers can experience the cars in the showroom, which will also house two charging stations (AC and DC) for the convenience of BYD car owners.
CG Runner BD LTD plans to open more showrooms and service centers in the near future to expedite the adoption of EVs in Bangladesh.
