Agreement offers a greater diversity of vehicles for drivers to choose from through fleet partners
Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, and BYD have announced a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 BYD electric vehicles (EVs) to Grab’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, while increasing the availability of green vehicles to Grab users.
Across Southeast Asia, high upfront costs remain a key barrier for EV adoption. Through this partnership, Grab and BYD look to boost the electrification of the transportation sector in Southeast Asia by providing Grab’s fleet partners and driver-partners with access to BYD vehicles at the most competitive rates, with extended warranties on the EV vehicles’ batteries. Drivers will have the option of renting the EVs from Grab’s fleet partners or opt for financing support through Grab’s car ownership schemes. The partnership supports Grab’s commitment to help driver-partners accelerate the transition to zero-emission modes of transport. In countries like Singapore and Thailand, Grab users can also choose to toggle on the “Eco-Friendly Ride” option, which will prioritize allocating green vehicles at no additional charge.
Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, said, “We are excited to partner with Grab as the leading on-demand transport provider in Southeast Asia and push forward the transition to electric vehicles in the region. BYD, as the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, will best integrate our technology with Grab’s, and we look forward to working with them to deliver a unique and unparalleled experience for their drivers and users. We continue to be dedicated to our goal of building a zero-emission ecosystem and we are committed to supporting Grab’s fleet and driver-partners. Through this collaboration, we are working together with Grab to realize the vision of cooling the earth by one degree.”
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