The First Chinese Auto Co. Enjoy Import "Zero" Tariff, BYD e6 Enter Thailand

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BYD
December 19, 2012

Recently,the first batch of three pure electric vehicles e6 have formally delivered tothe power company MEA, in Bangkok, Thailand. At the same time, BYD has alsobecome the first Chinese auto company to enter the Thai market enjoy import“zero” tariff with Form E (certificate of origin, China - ASEAN Free TradeAgreement).

Forthe Knowledge of electric vehicle, BYD has done the training for MEA engineers,which mainly including the operating principle of electric vehicle, the chargeand discharge mode, emergency troubleshooting notes, etc.

Theleadership of MEA has done the test drive of e6, who appreciating the very goodperformance of e6, especially for its wonderful climbing ability. The senior ofMEA said that it's a great cooperation with BYD in new energy vehicles , alsolooking forward to the energy storage business in the future.

Mr.Liu, general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, said that therewill be a big further development of electric vehicles in Thailand, BYD expectmore in-depth cooperation with MEA in electric vehicle charging, battery energystorage, and other related areas.

About BYD

BYD Company Ltd. is one of China’s largest companies, and one of the very few who have successfully expanded globally. Specializing in battery technologies, their green mission to “solve the whole problem” has made them industry pioneers and leaders in sectors including Automobiles, Public Transit, Energy Storage, Photovoltaic and Information Technology manufacturing services.

Already being the world’s largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries, their mission to create safer and more environmentally friendly battery technologies has lead to the development of the Iron Phosphate (Fe) Battery. This non-combustible, completely recyclable and incredibly long lasting technology has become the core of their clean energy platform that has expanded into automobiles, buses, trucks, utility vehicles and energy storage facilities. BYD and all of their shareholders, including the great American Investor Warren Buffett, see these environmentally and economically forward products as the way of the future.

BYD has made a strong entrance to the North, Central and South American markets with their battery electric bus, and lineup of automobiles. Their mission lies not just in sales growth, but also in sociological integration as they have poured incredible into developing offices, dealerships and manufacturing facilities in the local communities they now call home, truly a first for a Chinese company. For more information, please visit www.byd.com, www.bydeurope.com, www.facebook.com/bydcompany, or pr@byd.com.