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Dreaming big: How BYD plans to reshape Europe’s fleets
['Simon Harris']
Fleet World
Li points out that the B-segment accounts for roughly 30% of European car sales, half of which are hatchbacks.
While Chinese consumers strongly favour large, expansive vehicles, European geography demands a completely different approach.
While passenger car fleets can slowly adapt to charging stops, the light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector faces a much harsher financial reality.
The primary sticking point holding back massive commercial vehicle adoption is the severe productivity penalty of mid-shift charging.
BYD is preparing to directly disrupt this space with a dedicated family of electric commercial vans built around ultra-fast ‘flash charging’ technology.