BYD E6 India Sales Expansion: Group Landmark Partners With EV Maker To Increase Retail Outlets

Group Landmark has ventured into the EV segment in India after its business partnership with global EV giant, BYD. The new partnership may spawn new retail outlets across the country. Speaking about BYD, the company is the 4th largest EV manufacturer in the world and BYD India is its subsidiary.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

Recently, BYD India launched the E6 electric MPV in the country with a price tag of Rs 29.15 lakh, and the Group Landmark currently has 113 outlets across 32 cities in India for OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jeep, Volkswagen and Renault.

However, the BYD E6 electric MPV is a five-seater MPV for commercial purposes only and cannot be registered as a private vehicle.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

On its partnership with BYD, Mr Sanjay Thakker said, "We are delighted to associate with BYD, one of China's leading EV & hybrid vehicle OEMs. We are also excited to be part of India's Electric Vehicle revolution which has just begun and is likely to transform the country's mobility in the next decade.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

Group Landmark has been supporting various auto OEMs in the growth journey and we have been a leading contributor to their vehicle sales besides catering its after sales needs. With BYD, we intend to replicate our deep understanding of the Indian consumer and market for their strategic goals in India."

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

The BYD E6 electric MPV is powered by a 93.67 bhp electric motor which is good for 130 kmph top speed. Apart from that, the BYD E6 comes with a 71.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack.

According to BYD, the BYD E6 has a WLTC range of 520 kms (city) and 415 kms (combined) on a full charge. Moreover, the BYD E6 also supports both AC and DC fast charging.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

The company also claims that the BYD E6 electric MPV can replenish its battery pack from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in just 35 minutes using a suitable DC fast charger.

The demand for EVs across the nation has also skyrocketed with 42,055 units sold in November 2021. This figure represents an increase of 8.7 per cent m-o-m sales and a 227 per cent increase y-o-y.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

Apart from that, for the first time in the country's automotive history, the number of Electric Vehicle registrations has surpassed the 40,000 mark in a month. This further reassures the demand for EVs in the market is growing.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

One of the biggest contributors to this demand could be more people realising the economical benefits of using electric vehicles over the conventionally powered vehicles in both the commercial and personal sectors.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

Moreover, thanks to global warming and pollution, more people have also realised the negative effects of fossil fuels.

BYD E6 India Sales Expand: Group Landmark Partners With EV Manufacturer For Retail Outlets

Thoughts About Group Landmark & BYD E6

With the vast experience of the Group Landmark, BYD will have an even better understanding of the Indian market. Apart from that, BYD E6 is a handsome looking MPV with decent equipment levels and the electric MPV also has one of the bigger batteries compared to other EVs in India.

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Article Published On: Thursday, December 30, 2021, 11:56 [IST]
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