The first vessel of Chinese automaker BYD’s shipping fleet has arrived in the Spanish port of Santander, the company announced on Friday, according to Xinhua.
BYD said the SEAL U DM-i model is its first plug-in hybrid to enter Europe and has generated the highest number of orders since the brand’s launch.
Jordi Cuesta, country manager for BYD in Spain, said the ship’s arrival in Santander “marks an important step for our company, being the first time, we have made a direct transport from the factory to Spain.”
“This not only symbolizes our growing investment in the country but also our firm intention to offer the best sustainable mobility solutions, with the optimization of our supply chain and BYD’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in transportation,” he said.
BYD arrived in Spain in 2023. From January to July 2024, it reported that 1,473 units were registered, compared to 134 units registered in the same period last year.
Source: Port News
