San José, Costa Rica - BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, and its Costa Rican distributor Cori Motors recently debuted two models from the Ocean Series, BYD Dolphin and BYD Seal, along with four other models, at EXPOMOVIL 2023, a celebrated local auto show, displaying a rich matrix of BYD’s new energy vehicles and attracting a large number of fans and customers.
The debut of BYD’s Ocean models injects new momentum into the Costa Rican electric vehicle market. Both models feature a design language inspired by ocean aesthetics and take on a refreshingly vibrant look. As a five-seater luxury sedan, BYD Seal is a much sought-after NEV with its sophisticated and sleek design. As the first model equipped with CTB technology, BYD Seal has outstanding advantages in terms of aesthetics, safety, handling, and efficiency. BYD Dolphin, the compact hatchback, features a futuristic design with a unique stance.
"With 15 years of experience in car distribution Cori Motors has become the number one seller of electric vehicles in the market", said Pedro Dobles, General Manager of Cori Motors. "The two Ocean Series models unveiled this time are outstanding in terms of performance and safety, providing local consumers with more diverse choices of EV models."
BYD Seal Debuts in Costa Rica
Other BYD models such as HAN EV, TANG EV, and best-sellers like YUAN PRO and YUAN PLUS were also on display at the event. It is noteworthy that BYD YUAN PRO (locally known as S1 PRO) SUV is the best-selling electric vehicle ever in Costa Rica, ranking sixth in terms of total units sold across the Costa Rican auto market (including gasoline-powered vehicles).
Zhang Jin, Sales Manager of BYD for Central America and the Caribbean Region attended the event and introduced the two Ocean Series models to local consumers. In regard to the cooperation with Cori Motors, she believed that both parties are working together based on the same vision to help promote the electrification of transportation in Costa Rica and support BYD’s initiative to Cool the Earth by 1°C .
During the exhibition, local KOLs such as Jorge Martinez, a prestigious sports channel anchor, and Yokasta Valle,, a Costa Rican professional boxer and the IBF female mini flyweight World Champion, were also invited to interact with the visitors, making BYD the most visited NEV booth at the show.
BYD has to date sold more than 2,000 NEVs since its entry into Costa Rica. As of 2022, BYD was the No.1 NEV seller in the country for three years in a row. In the future, BYD will intensify cooperation with local dealers to optimize the local sales and service systems, provide better experiences to Costa Rican users, and help accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in the region.
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About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world.
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About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, electronic controllers, and automotive-grade semiconductors. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, the DM-i and DM-p hybrid technology, the e-Platform 3.0, and the CTB technology. The company is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 9 years in a row.
Contact:
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Europe: Penny Peng, PressEU@byd.com tel: +31-102070888
North America: Frank Girardot, frank.girardot@byd.com tel: +1 213 245 6503
Latin America: Sofίa Mardones, sofia.mardones@byd.com tel: +56 9 9821 6851
Brazil: Adalberto Maluf, adalberto.maluf@byd.com tel: +19 3514 2554
Africa: Nikki Li, li.namin@byd.com tel: +86-18938862670