E-Lkw: BYD will demnächst auch in Europa produzieren
Ab dem nächsten Jahr soll der Elektro-Lkw von BYD auch in Europa erhältlich sein. Dabei soll es nicht bleiben. Der Autohersteller soll langfristig ein „europäisches Unternehmen“ werden.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD plans to introduce its first heavy-duty truck "ETT 44" to Europe next year and aims for long-term production of lorries in the continent. BYD's chief for international business, Stella Li, revealed this intention at the IAA heavy-duty vehicle exhibition in Hannover on Monday. Li stated that "in the long run, we will produce everything we sell in Europe here," but admitted that finalizing the details would take some time.
At the exhibition, BYD showcased its future flagship model for commercial vehicles. The ETT 44 truck is set to be delivered starting in the second quarter of 2027. BYD intends to provide a comprehensive package to fleet customers, including financing options, its own charging stations, and even a workshop network with mobile breakdown services. Li emphasized, "We want to offer customers a whole business model."
As the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD faces intense competition from other Chinese automakers in the European passenger car market. To avoid facing import tariffs on lorries, establishing local production in Europe would be advantageous. European manufacturers, such as MAN, a subsidiary of Traton, advocate for the European Union to handle heavy-duty trucks similarly to the way it deals with subsidized electric cars from China.
Zoning regulations and local production quotas are seen as tools to counteract unfair competitive advantages.
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