On June 5th, BYD officially launched its operations in Gabon in collaboration with LOXEA, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, with a brand unveiling event held in BYD Showroom, Oloumi Industrial Zone.The event attracted numerous government officials, industry leaders, and media representatives. Gninga Chaning Zenaba, Minister of Entrepreneurship, Trade and SMEs, attended the launch event.
During the event, BYD introduced BYD ATTO 3 and BYD DOLPHIN. Due to its exceptional aerodynamic design, the BYD ATTO 3 boasts a remarkably low drag coefficient of just 0.29 Cd, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds from a standstill. Moreover, BYD DOLPHIN, as the top-three finalist for the World Urban Car award in 2024, couples with intelligent features, top-notch safety, and impressive efficiency. Both of them bring eco-friendly, low-emission mobility solutions for the Gabonese consumers.
Ramy Yao, Sales Director of BYD Africa, expressed, "Entering the Gabon market is a proud milestone for BYD. Gabon’s bold stance on electrification aligns perfectly with our vision. Local drivers can look forward to enjoying the seamless driving experience, advanced smart features, and environmentally-friendly performance that have made BYD a global leader in electric mobility."
Marc Hirschfeld, Managing Director of CFAO Mobility, emphasized, "BYD's choice of Gabon is strategic. The country's environmental policies align strongly with BYD's vision to 'Cool the Earth by 1°C.' Leveraging our established sales network across Africa, we will demonstrate our commitment to serving Africa from within Africa, extending the 'Gabon model' throughout West Africa."
Gabon, an African environmental pioneer with over 85% forest cover, is accelerating its "Green Economic Transformation Plan". BYD’s launching in Gabon aims to establish a green driving way and contribute to implement the plan.
To date, BYD has expanded into 17 countries and regions across Africa, deeply engaging in the continent’s green transition. In the future, BYD is committed to continuing its collaboration with local partners to strengthen its presence in the African market and provide a wider range of sustainable transportation solutions to consumers.