A new kid on the block?

We’ve all heard of Mazda, Kia, BMW, Mercedes, Tesla, MG etc etc, but in 2023, we have a new kid coming to town and BYD is their name. In Q1 of 2023, BYD are planning on introducing their vehicle range to the UK market place, expanding the choice for EVs even further. But who are they? And do they really have a chance at becoming a big player in an already saturated market? Let’s find out. 

So who are BYD? BYD or Build Your Dreams is a Chinese company that has been making Electric Vehicles since 2003, and has since become one of the world’s leading EV manufacturers. The company is also well known for its advanced battery technology, which is at the heart of the company’s success.

The UK, as you may already know, is currently in the midst of a major shift away from fossil fuelled powered vehicles, and the shift is accelerating. The UK government has a long term goal of making almost all new cars sold in the UK electric by 2030, and it has introduced a range of policies to support this goal. This includes subsidies and incentives for purchasing electric vehicles, as well as infrastructure investments, such as charging points and public transport services. 

This shift has created the perfect opportunity for BYD to enter the UK market place with its range of electric vehicles. BYD has a strong brand and good reputation for quality, so it stands to gain a lot from the UKs EV market. 

The UK market, however, is already well-served by established car manufacturers, such as Tesla, Nissan and BMW all with their own EV models. However, BYD has several advantages that could make it a more attractive purchase to UK consumers. The main one being that BYD is well positioned to offer competitive prices on its vehicles, thanks to its strong manufacturing base in China. This will make it an attractive option for UK consumers looking for a more affordable EV.

BYD also has a strong track record of innovation and technological development. This means that the company is able to offer some of the most advanced features and technology in its vehicle range. Making this choice even more attractive to consumers who are looking for vehicles with cutting-edge technology.

In addition BYD also has plans to expand its range of vehicles in the UK. This range of vehicles includes electric buses, vans and lorries which are becoming increasingly popular in the UK due to their environmental benefits, and could help the company gain a larger share of the UKs commercial vehicle market.

Finally, BYD will also benefit from its strong relationship with Chinese investors. This will give the company access to capital that it can use to fund the expansion into the UK market place. This could help it to scale up quickly and become a major player in our market. 

Overall, BYD is positioned well as it takes the leap over to the UK. It has all the ingredients to make it a success and be competitive when it comes up against the big players that already lay claim to larger percentages of the market. The only thing left to do is watch it all unfold in the coming months, and maybe there will be BYD vehicles on UK driveways soon.