BYD launches 5 models in Tunisia

BYD has launched five models in Tunisia as it continues to expand its presence in international markets.

The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker rolled out three battery electric vehicle (BEV) models and two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models at a launch event in Tunisia on Jun 27, according to a press release yesterday.

The three BEVs are the Tang EV, Dolphin and Atto 3, while the two PHEVs are the King and Song Plus DM-i. The Atto 3 and King are known as the Yuan Plus and Chaser 05 respectively in China.

The move enriches BYD's brand image and product lineup in Tunisia, and is a key move for BYD to deepen its efforts there following Tunisian President Kais Saied's visit to its global headquarters in early Jun, the company said.

BYD has opened a new chapter in Tunisia, and going forward it will continue to introduce products, technologies and drive the transformation of vehicle electrification locally and across Africa, said AD Huang, general manager of BYD's Middle East and Africa sales division.

BYD is the largest NEV maker in China, selling a record 341,658 NEVs in Jun, up 35.02% year-on-year and up 2.97% from May, according to figures it announced on Jul 1.

This included 340,211 passenger NEVs and 1,447 commercial NEVs.

In Jun, BYD sold 26,995 NEVs in overseas markets, up 156.22% year-on-year but down 28.01% from May.

So far this year, BYD has sold 203,404 NEVs overseas, up 173.80% year-on-year.