BYD, China's No.1 Eco-Friendly Car Maker, to Launch 1-Ton Electric Truck Domestically in April

Chinese electric vehicle and battery company BYD will introduce a 1-ton electric truck in South Korea next month, GS Global, the domestic importer, announced on the 15th.

BYD is a company with over 25 years of battery production experience and more than 15 years in electric vehicle manufacturing. It is considered the largest electric vehicle production brand even in China, where electric vehicle adoption is rapid. The company manufactures batteries, powertrains, and semiconductors all in-house. It ranked first in global eco-friendly vehicle sales from the first to third quarter last year. GS Global is the official importer of BYD commercial vehicles and has mainly imported electric buses so far.

The electric truck to be launched this time is named T4K. It uses an 82 kWh battery and can travel 246 km on a single charge. The 1-ton electric truck is a vehicle type also offered by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia (Porter and Bongo EV) and is widely used in various fields. Its sales volume ranks high, surpassing many passenger cars.

GS Global stated, "The T4K is a Korean-style truck developed with a focus on practicality, durability, and convenience," adding, "Following electric buses, we will launch the 1-ton electric truck to build a commercial electric vehicle lineup and actively promote the adoption of commercial electric vehicles."

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