Electric trucks: BYD to produce in Europe soon
From next year, BYD's electric truck will also be available in Europe. This is not all, as the car manufacturer aims to become a "European company" in the long term.
BYD plans to introduce its first heavy-duty truck, the "ETT 44", in Europe next year, with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2027. The company's international business chief, Stella Li, announced at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover that BYD aims to produce all vehicles sold in Europe locally in the long term.
The company will offer a comprehensive package to fleet customers, including financing, charging infrastructure, and a workshop network with mobile emergency assistance. BYD's European production would avoid import duties on trucks, amid calls from European manufacturers like MAN for the EU to impose tariffs and local content rules to counter unfair competitive advantages.
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