On October 14, the 2024 France Paris International Motor Show officially opened at the Porte de Versailles International Exhibition Center in Paris, BYD unveiled a variety of models, and held a launch conference for the BYDSEALION7 (Hiace 07EV), Li Ke, Executive Vice President of BYD and President of BYD Americas, and Shu Youxing, General Manager of BYD European Automobile Sales Division, attended the press conference and delivered speeches.
BYD held a press conference at the 2024 Paris Motor Show
Li Ke said: "As the world's leading new energy technology company, BYD has always insisted on satisfying people's yearning for a better life with technological innovation in the past 30 years. Innovation is in BYD's DNA, and we have the world's largest automotive R&D team, with nearly 110,000 R&D personnel and 11 R&D institutions around the world. We will continue to provide European customers with products that integrate design, technology and efficiency, and provide diversified and leading choices for green mobility." ”
Li Ke, Executive Vice President of BYD and President of BYD Americas, delivered a speech
The debut of the Hiace 07EV in Europe attracted the attention of many media and consumers. Combining sporty performance, sleek design, cutting-edge technology, spacious cockpit and intelligent driving, the new car's rich configuration and dynamic design are in line with the European market's pursuit of practicality and environmental friendliness for sporty family cars.
Designed by BYD Design Director · Egger, the Hiace 07EV adopts the aesthetic language of the Ocean series, with double U-shaped floating headlights and deeply carved curves that echo the undulations of the waves, balancing vitality and elegance. The first vehicles are expected to be delivered to European customers by the end of this year.
The Hiace 07EV has received a lot of attention
In addition to the Hiace 07EV, the show also showcased the Yangwang U8, which made its debut in France, and the popular seal. European visitors will also be able to experience the Dolphin, the BYDATTO3 (Yuan PLUS) and the first hybrid model to be launched in Europe, the SEALUDM-i (Song PLUSDM-i) and its super hybrid technology.
Shu Youxing said: "In 2022, BYD will make its debut in Europe with three models at the Paris Motor Show. Just two years later, we launched eight models for consumers to choose from. BYD has always started from the needs of the local market, so today we bring the Hiace 07EV, a high-performance SUV that is widely loved by European customers, which not only adds a new pure electric travel option for European consumers, but also represents BYD's commitment to the European market. ”
Shu Youxing, general manager of BYD's European Automobile Sales Division, delivered a speech
In the past two years, BYD has successfully entered more than 20 countries and regions in Europe, and has launched a variety of models covering hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, etc., to meet the diverse needs of consumers with a rich product matrix; Among them, Yuan PLUS, Dolphin, Seal, Tang EV, Song PLUSEV and Song PLUSDM-i have won the EU five-star safety certification and are highly recognized by European consumers.
Up to now, BYD's new energy vehicles have entered 95 countries and regions around the world. In September, BYD announced that its 9 million new energy vehicles rolled off the assembly line, becoming the first car company in the world to achieve this achievement. In the future, BYD will continue to uphold the development concept of "technology is king, innovation is the foundation", deepen the globalization and localization strategy, promote the green transformation of transportation with sustainable mobility solutions, and help "cool the earth by 1°C".
Jiangnan