BYD Enters Indian Electric Van Segment: Launches T3 Electric MPV & Minivan With 300Km Range

BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD China — the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has entered the Indian market with the launch of two new EVs. This includes the BYD T3 electric MPV and the BYD T3 electric Minivan.

BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launched In India: Specs, Features & Other Details

Both EVs, the T3 MPV and T3 minivan use the company's proprietary battery technology. The batteries on both electric vehicles can be charged using standard DC charging equipment, but also support standard AC chargers. Both electric vehicles will take just 1.5 hours for a complete charge, which will offer a maximum of 300km range

BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launched In India: Specs, Features & Other Details

Both electric vans will come with a host of features. This includes keyless entry, push-button start, music system with Bluetooth connectivity, reverse parking sensors and camera. Both electric vans, the T3 MPV and T3 minivan will come equipped with an automatic transmission as standard as well.

BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launched In India: Specs, Features & Other Details

In terms of safety equipment, the BYD T3 electric MPV and minivan offer ABS, Electric Parking System, Brake Override System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and more. The car also comes with regenerative braking system, along with a Controller Area Network which provides smart management and maintenance.

BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launched In India: Specs, Features & Other Details

Liu Xueliang, Managing Director of BYD India, stated:

"Seeing the huge potential of India's EV market, BYD is responding to the Indian government's call to promote the local market and make India a Global hub for EVs, and so today we are proud to announce that BYD is moving toward its next step in India.

We are delighted to launch the all-new pure electric T3 MPV and T3 minivan for the Indian market and are confident that our products will set a benchmark in India's electric van segment. We always strive to bring the most advanced and cleanest technology into the Indian market and better serve our local customers."

BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launched In India: Specs, Features & Other Details

Ketsu Zhang, Executive Director of BYD India, stated:

"At this early stage, we are going to focus on creating a more efficient, more reliable B2B and electric public transportation sector. We will also gradually look at increasing investment and manufacturing electric vans locally, according to Indian market demand and government policies."

BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launched In India: Specs, Features & Other Details

Thoughts On The BYD T3 Electric MPV & Minivan Launches In India

BYD China is the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer. The company has finally entered the Indian market with the introduction of the T3 MPV and minivan. However, the company is still looking at local partners for their electric van series in the Indian market.

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Article Published On: Friday, September 6, 2019, 14:02 [IST]
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