Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The world's leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD is making significant inroads in Sri Lanka's automotive market just months after entering the country. Since the easing of import restrictions in early 2025, the brand has rapidly gained traction among Sri Lankan consumers, with growing demand for its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle range.

The progress was shared at a press conference hosted by John Keells CG Auto, BYD's authorised distributor in Sri Lanka. Though a new entrant, BYD has already become a popular choice in both the electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) segments - reflecting an encouraging shift in

consumer interest toward new energy mobility options

As of April 2025, BYD has ...