New electric LCV, yard tractor and the offer of electric trucks. At IAA, BYD showed its line up for the European market
In Hannover, BYD announced the cooperation with major logistics company CEVA Logistics, with the latter to purchase four ETH8 trucks by January 2025. The four new BYD trucks will be incorporated into CEVA’s existing Ground operations in the Netherlands. Here are the electric vehicles sowacased by the Chinese brand at the trade fair.
At IAA Transportation, BYD was not just one of the several Chinese manufacturers which take part in the German exhibition. It is perhaps the only one ready to actually join the competition of freight transportation in Europe. Indeed, at IAA, BYD announced the cooperation with major logistics company CEVA Logistics, with the latter to purchase four ETH8 trucks by January 2025. The four new BYD trucks will be incorporated into CEVA’s existing Ground operations in the Netherlands.
BYD’s e-trucks on display at the trade fair
The BYD ETH8 eTrucks that will be delivered to CEVA are well-suited to freight logistics services and tailored to European requirements. The 19T trucks combine the versatility of a multipurpose platform with advanced eTruck technology, as well as a practical range of 250km and convenient fast charging. Talking about electric trucks, BYD also put on display the 7.5T pure-electric ETM6 (pictured below), whose chassis is very configurable for different applications. According to the manufacturer, the BYD ETM6 has a range of up to 200km with a full load, with the convenience of DC (120 kW) charging (20% to 100%) in just one hour.
What’s new: the E-VALI and the electric yard tractor
Staying in Hannover, the actual news was the official launch of the E-VALI, an inspiring new 3.5t/4.25t light commercial vehicle, designed specifically for the European market. Equipped with the latest BYD Blade Battery technology, the BYD E-VALI is conceived to excel in safety performance, durability and efficiency, and extended lifecycle. Comfortable with an ergonomically designed and well-equipped cabin area, the BYD E-VALI also comes with a high specification of ADAS equipment. Also, with a range of 220 to 250 km (depending on variant), it is a practical and low-maintenance solution for eco-friendly commercial van fleets.
Finally, at IAA, BYD introduced the EYT 2.0 Electric Yard Tractor to Europe. The truck adopts a new design concept to modernize its appearance, retaining the characteristic offset cab which offers excellent comfort and visibility. Equipped with the ultra-safe BYD Blade Battery, it offers a working time of up to 16 hours with quick efficient charging between shifts for optimal productivity.
“BYD’s goal of cooling the earth by one degree is a vision that can only be achieved through a wide variety of applications. We’re delighted to show another part of this here at IAA, with a line-up of commercial vehicles, including new models that are tailored to Europe. We’re optimistic that the E-VALI and EYT 2.0 can make significant contributions to more sustainable solutions in areas as diverse as last-mile deliveries and major distribution hubs”, commented Michael Shu, Managing Director of BYD Europe.
