"This is my first time driving a Chinese car. It’s very comfortable, easy to handle, and, frankly, better than any car I’ve ever driven," said a Peruvian driver in a video that recently went viral online. The video was filmed outside the venue of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.
During the APEC CEO Summit, a fleet of 20 BYD Yuan PLUS vehicles (marketed overseas as the BYD ATTO 3) appeared on the streets of Lima, Peru, as the official vehicles for the main conference venue, providing green and clean mobility solutions.
Partnering with Luz del Sur to Advance Green Mobility in Peru
The fleet of 20 BYD Yuan PLUS vehicles belongs to Luz del Sur, one of Peru’s largest electricity distribution companies. On November 8. BYD and Luz del Sur announced a strategic partnership, adding 46 new electric vehicles to the company’s daily operations. This collaboration has made Luz del Sur the operator of the largest pure-electric fleet in Peru.
At the delivery ceremony, Luz del Sur General Manager Mario González, BYD Peru Regional Finance Director Zhang Cheng, and Peruvian Minister of Transport and Communications Raúl Pérez Reyes attended the event. Both parties emphasized the importance of this partnership in transforming Peru’s transportation model.
Raúl Pérez Reyes previously stated that the Peruvian government is developing strategies to accelerate the adoption and promotion of new energy vehicles. The government plans to offer stronger policy support in areas like clean energy development and electric vehicle adoption while increasing investment in infrastructure to achieve the goal of nationwide green mobility.
This partnership marks an important step for Luz del Sur in advancing green mobility in Peru and a significant expansion for BYD in the South American market. By integrating technology and resources, the collaboration aims to promote a green and sustainable transformation of the transportation sector in Peru and across South America, providing users with more environmentally friendly and efficient travel solutions.
"Safe, intelligent, and a highly user-friendly large screen" is a common sentiment shared by Peruvian drivers about Chinese new energy vehicles. These vehicles are subtly transforming local consumer perceptions and driving habits.
Supporting the Mission to "Cool the Earth by 1°C" with Concrete Actions
As the economies of Latin America continue to grow, countries like Mexico and Brazil are showing strong potential in their automotive markets. Latin America has become a key destination for Chinese automakers, with exports rising sharply and Chinese new energy vehicles gaining widespread recognition in the region.
On November 18. 2024. BYD celebrated the rollout of its 10 millionth new energy vehicle, becoming the first automaker globally to reach this milestone. In the first 10 months of this year, BYD sold 329.073 passenger cars overseas. The company has entered 96 countries and regions worldwide and established production bases in Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America.
These achievements highlight BYD’s comprehensive strength in technological innovation, market development, and product quality. They also underscore its leadership and commitment to social responsibility in the global green mobility sector.
A Leader in Global Green Mobility
As a global leader in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, BYD takes on significant responsibilities. Beyond striving to be the top-selling NEV brand worldwide, BYD leverages green mobility technologies to drive the global automotive industry’s transition to sustainability.
The strategic collaboration with Luz del Sur and its role as the official vehicle for APEC reflect BYD’s steady progress in internationalization. These initiatives represent another major step in advancing global green mobility and sustainable development, embodying its commitment to the mission of "cooling the earth by 1°C" through tangible actions.
