BYD’s partner in Nepal, Cimex, has announced the signing of an agreement for 50 units of BYD e6 with Self Drive Nepal, a subsidiary of Spark Group.
According to a press release from the company, this is the single largest order for electric vehicle fleet operation in South Asia.
As a part of the agreement, a BYD service centre will also be set up at Spark Group’s facility in Guheshwori, Katmandu, with operations scheduled from May 2022, the release added.
These service centres will employ professionals and modern equipment to strengthen BYD’s position in Nepal. Furthermore, fast chargers have already been installed, the company added.
Sahil Shrestha, CEO, Cimex, said, “We have been looking for various options to promote Electric Mobility with BYD’s green technologies in Nepal.”
Roshan Pokharel, CEO, Self Drive, said, “We share BYD’s desire to provide practical, zero-emission solutions and look forward to a long-term partnership.”
The e6 gets powered by a 71.7 kWh Blade Battery and comes with a claimed range of 415km on a single charge. The 70kWh electric motor offers a torque of 180 Nm and a top speed of 130km/h.