BYD Zambia, has launched new electric vehicles in Lusaka and has also provided safe and fast charging facility.
Known globally for innovation and technology in vehicle design and production, BYD said it is committed to a greener future, with electric vehicles offering a range of 340 – 570 km on a full charge.
BYD Zambia Managing Director, Angelika Andersen, mentioned that BYD vehicles have an average range of 420 km on a single charge and the battery has a 60-year lifespan.
Ms Andersen disclosed that using the vehicle-to-load adaptor, which comes as a standard free feature in every BYD vehicle, one can use the vehicle battery bank to power essential loads in a home.
“Zambians can finally access electric vehicles as the world moves towards more environmentally friendly, efficient, and intelligent transportation solutions.
She said that the company expressed its support for all initiatives and awareness efforts by Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance – ZEMIA to encourage the adoption of Electric Vehicles in Zambia.
And Executive Director of BYD Zambia, Tue Andersen, stated that the idea to bring new electric vehicles to Zambia was conceived four years ago and is now being realized.
By Chimba Chilopa
