BYD delivers 30 EVs to government and police

Chinese manufacturer BYD has leased 30 electric vehicles (EVs) to authorities in São José dos Campos in Brazil. They will be used by police and government as part of a policy to help encourage electric and hybrid car use. The contract will last for 36 months and comprises 29 BYD e5 electric cars and one e6 vehicle.
July 30, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Chinese manufacturer 5445 BYD has leased 30 electric vehicles (EVs) to authorities in São José dos Campos in Brazil. They will be used by police and government as part of a policy to help encourage electric and hybrid car use.


The contract will last for 36 months and comprises 29 BYD e5 electric cars and one e6 vehicle.

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