•  BYD has signed a letter of intent with ALJ Turkey as a distributor for its electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkey
• ALJ will establish a dealer network to provide localised sales and after-sales services to Turkish customers
• There are plans for the opening of several BYD pioneering retail stores in key cities to showcase BYD’s latest products and world-leading EV technology

BYD (Build Your Dreams), the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, has signed a letter of intent with ALJ Turkey as a distributor for its electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkey.

ALJ Turkey takes on responsibility for sales and after-sales support for BYD’s innovative range of eco-friendly electric vehicles. With a long heritage in the industry, ALJ will establish a network of dealers to provide localised services to Turkish customers. There are also plans to open several BYD pioneering retail stores in key cities in Turkey, to give customers the ultimate BYD experience, with the latest products and advancements in EV technology on show.

BYD is renowned globally for groundbreaking innovation in battery technology and has a steadfast commitment to sustainable development. Evolving from this, is one of the most technologically advanced ranges of electric cars in the world, benefiting from the revolutionary Blade Battery designed for optimum safety, range and performance.

Globally, BYD has committed to more than 3.5 million new energy passenger cars, with a footprint that covers 6 continents, more than 70 countries and over 400 cities, saving the equivalent of 29 million tonnes in carbon emissions.

Michael Shu, General Manager and Managing Director, BYD Europe and International Cooperation Division, said: “We are excited to bring our high-tech electric passenger car range to customers in Turkey. We welcome ALJ on board as our distributor, and together we look forward to providing Turkish customers with innovative new EV options, and high levels of localised sales and after-sales support as part of an all-round quality service.”

Ali Haydar Bozkurt, President and CEO of ALJ Turkey, said: “We are looking forward to introducing BYD’s electric line-up to the Turkish market, giving customers the opportunity to experience BYD’s cutting-edge EV technology for the first time. ALJ’s established reputation and local experience in automotive distribution will further leverage this. We are confident that BYD’s range of electric cars will have wide appeal for eco-conscious customers in Turkey.”