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Bengaluru, India : Warren Buffett-backed automaker BYD today announced the opening of its first passenger vehicles showroom in Bengaluru and sixth showroom in India. The showroom located in Bengaluru is the second dealership managed by PPS Motors, which launched its first dealership last month in Vijayawada.
The showroom was inaugurated by Rangacharyulu VVK Komanduri, Associate Vice President of PPS Motors, Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business of BYD India, S.R. Vishwanath, MLA -Yelahanka Constituency & BDA Chairman and T.H.M. Kumar, Commissioner of Transport & Road Safety, in the presence of senior officials of BYD India and PPS Motors.
PPS BYD will provide consumers in Bengaluru access to BYD’s pure electric vehicles and high-quality services. With considerable experience in the automobile industry, PPS BYD has extensive reach with its business covering neighboring regions. Residents in Bengaluru will now be able to access first-class products and sustainable automotive solutions within the city.
Spreading across 1600 square feet, the showroom has well-trained technicians, service equipment, service bays, EV charging stations, a customer lounge and a showroom display floor, offering customers the best in-store experience.
Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business of BYD India, said, “The Bengaluru region is one of the key markets for BYD India. Karnataka was the first state in the country to build an EV ecosystem and take the lead in electric vehicles. We are thrilled to enter the state with our first passenger vehicle showroom and our global expertise in EPVs, we are geared up for offering a range of pure electric vehicles in the coming years.”
Rajiv M Sanghvi, Managing Director of PPS Motors, said, “We have witnessed BYD’s success in India and globally. We are delighted to associate with BYD India and deepen our cooperation in Karnataka and be part of the EV revolution in India. We have received an overwhelming response for the brand in Karnataka and have already garnered 27 bookings. The demand for EPVs is set to go up in the coming years and environment-conscious buyers will benefit from being able to access the best EPVs in their city. With competitive products of BYD, along with an in-depth understanding of customer requirements, we endeavor to provide the best ownership experience for our customers.”
The Indian government is targeting 30% EV penetration for the PV segment by 2030 and is aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Driven by these goals, BYD will constantly work closely with its partners to provide localized and green products for the local market.
