John Keells CG Auto opened BYD showroom service centre in Colombo 2 and also launched the Plug-in Hybrid BYD Sealion 6 DM – i automobile.
The BYD Sealion 6 DM – i, the first plug-in hybrid automobile launched in Sri Lanka, showcases the manufacturer’s advanced electricity- based Dual Motor – Intelligence (DM-i) plug-in hybrid technology.
John Keells Holdings Chairperson Krishan Balendra said, “This collaboration aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a transformative shift towards cleaner, more efficient transportation solutions. By introducing BYD’s advanced new energy vehicles to Sri Lanka, we are not only expanding our portfolio but also supporting the country’s broader environmental goals.
BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd, General Manager of Asia,Pacific Auto Sales Division, Liu Xueliang, Chairperson of the John Keells Group, Krishan Balendra and CG Corp Global Managing Director Nirvana Kumar Chaudhary were present at ceremony at the showroom in Union Place, Colombo 2.
The state-of-the-art facility, equipped to service fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid automobiles purchased from John Keells CG Auto, offers access to engineers and specialists trained by BYD. The workshop is also equipped with a 30kW fast charger and a 7kW wall charger for vehicle charging and testing purposes.
