LSH Auto launches BYD at flagship Mercedes-Benz of Stockport site

LSH Auto has welcomed Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD to its Mercedes-Benz of Stockport showroom for the first time this week.

The dealership group was named as among the first in the UK to partner with BYD as one of the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries launched in the UK market this year.

LSH Auto’s BYD ‘Pioneer’ store, on Brighton Road in Stockport, now showcases a range of BYD vehicles including the all-new, all-electric BYD ATTO 3, which is also available to order from the LSH Auto website. Vaughan Blackman, Managing Director of LSH Auto UK, said:

“We are honoured to have been chosen by BYD as one of its UK partners for new car sales and ongoing aftersales support.

“BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations in pursuit of a greener world. The quality of its new passenger cars is undeniable, and we’re excited to be introducing the new BYD ATTO 3 to customers. We look forward to working closely with BYD in the coming months and years and providing our BYD customers with the highest standard of customer experience.”

BYD, which stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’, has more than 28 years’ experience in battery research and development and is globally renowned for its pioneering technology and world-leading innovations in eMobility. It is the only New Energy Vehicle (NEV) producer to have developed its own powertrain systems, power batteries, automotive semiconductors, drive-motors and motor controller systems.

The launch of the BYD ATTO 3 (pictured) brings the pinnacle of technology and revolutionary battery expertise to UK customers for the first time. Equipped with the 60.48 kWh BYD Blade Battery, the BYD ATTO 3 has a 260-mile range and DC Charging in just 29 minutes. A spacious C-Segment SUV, the BYD ATTO 3 combines modern aesthetics with exceptional intelligence and efficiency derived from pioneering electric vehicle technology and smart connectivity with high levels of standard equipment. Developed for safety and efficiency BYD’s ATTO 3 has scored a Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Tests.

Michael Shu, General Manager and Managing Director, BYD Europe and International Cooperation Division, said of the marque’s UK launch:

“BYD’s passenger car business has developed rapidly. We have made preparations for the British market and brought a new product matrix, including our first car – the BYD ATTO 3. At present, BYD has served a total of over 3.7 million NEV car owners. We hope to bring these experiences to the United Kingdom, which we recognise as one of the top European markets. With the advantages of BYD’s core technology, cost and production capacity, together with our local partners, we will bring diversified choices to consumers and provide great customer service.”