BYD and Shell create deal for 100,000 EV customers
BYD’s customers in Europe will receive preferential access to the Shell Recharge network as part of a mobility service provider (MSP) partnership with Shell.
The deal will see BYD Europe customers offered charging from the Shell Recharge network with a platinum membership for discounted rates.
Shell Recharge will provide more than 300,000 charge points across its network located at Shell stations, mobility hubs, destination, and on-street locations.
Business customers that purchase BYD vehicles to electrify their fleets can also access EV charging through the Shell Card – a single payment solution that covers invoicing for traditional fuels, EV charging and alternative lower-carbon fuels.
The partnership follows a strategic co-operation agreement in March 2022, including a joint venture that operates more than 10,000 charge points in Shenzhen, with the goal of expanding the network to other cities.
István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility, said: “We are pleased to be working with BYD in many key areas of e-mobility through a global collaboration that spans from China to India and across Europe. Through our European collaboration, we want to help BYD customers to drive as many electric miles as possible with our expansive Shell Recharge network.”
Michael Shu, General Manager and Managing Director, BYD Europe and International Cooperation Division, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Shell to offer BYD customers exclusive membership to leading public charging solutions. Through this agreement, our customers will have access to an expansive network of chargers across Europe, offering highly favourable rates. BYD is committed to an electric future, and our partnership further reduces the running costs of an electric car.”
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