BYD India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has rolled its All-New e6 with ORIX Auto Infrastructure Services Ltd across 5 cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. ORIX India, which provides premium car rentals to leading multi-national companies, has signed the largest order for electric vehicle fleet operation with BYD India.
ORIX Auto Infrastructure Services is a 100% subsidiary of ORIX Corporation – Japan, offering operating lease of passenger cars and provides transportation-related services like car rentals and business transportation solutions with over 20 offices across India. Through its financial arm, OLFS, the company offers flexible financial solutions in lease financing for cars and equipment.
Sandeep Gambhir, CEO and Managing Director of ORIX India, said, “With BYD All-New e6, we are excited to commence our electric vehicle fleet operation with our shared value of sustainable development. This complements our inspiring initiative “ELECTRIX”, covering a large spectrum of the EV ecosystem and putting us at the forefront of owning, operating and leasing electric cars. ORIX India is proud of the cooperation with BYD India, and we are honored to add the All-New e6 to our existing fleet. The All-New e6, equipped with the Blade Battery, made a lasting impression on the EV Industry and is seen as a practical vehicle. We believe that the partnership will benefit our customers as well as ORIX India to the utmost extent.”
Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business of BYD India, said, “We are delighted to deliver this order to ORIX India. The performance of All-New e6 is very encouraging and we expect to witness a sustainable growth with surging popularity of the electric vehicles.”
“Most of our MNC clients are committed to reducing their carbon footprint, and BYD All-New e6 has emerged as the perfect car to meet customer demands of space and comfort. For ORIX India, the car not only reduces range anxiety with a practical range of over 450km, but also promises a lower cost of ownership with a battery warranty of 8 years/5 lakh kilometers. In the financial year, we aim to convert 15% of our existing fleet to electric cars.” added Pankaj Jain, Executive Vice President, ORIX India.
Shrirang Joshi, National Sales Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles Business of BYD India, said,“BYD India aims to associate with like-minded organizations focusing on fleet electrification across the country. We are devoted to reducing carbon emissions and increasing awareness of EV adoption and sustainable development. Collaborating with ORIX Leasing & Financial Services, we will bring more e-mobility solutions for India.”
BYD’s All-New e6 is the first premium electric MPV, and the first and only model to adopt the Blade Battery in India. The Blade Battery is known for its high safety, long range, and enduring longevity after its launching in 2020.
The All-New e6 recently entered India Book of Records for the maximum distance covered by an electric car. The fully electric MPV is an active supporter of the ‘Sustainable Drive for a Sustainable India’ initiative.
