China’s largest new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto officially entered the Kazakhstan market last week in partnership with local distributor Astana Motors, with coordinated product launch events held at dealers across the capital city Almaty.
The first BYD models to be launched in the country were the Han EV battery electric vehicle (BEV) and the Song Plus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), both adapted for Kazakhstan’s harsh climate and road conditions.
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The primary launch event took place at the flagship BYD Al-Farabi outlet, with simultaneous launch events taking place at the BYD Turan Astana, BYD MyCar Kuldzhinka and BYD MyCar Astana stores – all located in Almaty.
The HAN EV features BYD’s in-house Blade Battery and CTB (cell-to-body) technology, delivering 380 kW of power and a 565 km range on a single charge. The battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes using 120 kW fast charging.
Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic located in central Asia, has a population of around 21 million people. Total vehicle sales last year are estimated to have reached 205,000 units, with around 190,000 produced locally. The country is seen as a strategic transportation hub along China Silk Road.
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