BYD launches seventh fully-fledged showroom in Ratnapura

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New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto, announced the opening of its seventh showroom in Ratnapura, with plans to introduce a fully-fledged 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) facility in the near future.

The brands latest expansion further strengthens BYD and JKCG Auto’s commitment to delivering the highest quality, sustainable mobility options for a fast-growing customer base across Sri Lanka.

The BYD Rathnapura facility, located at Main Road, Batugedara, was launched in partnership with N M I EV Solutions Ltd., and is now open to customers across the Sabaragamuwa Province.

The integrated facility allows customers to purchase their vehicle, schedule routine maintenance, and source genuine vehicle parts all at one location.

The showroom will display BYD’s lineup of new energy and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including the SHARK 6, SEALION 6, DOLPHIN, SEALION 5 and other models in the BYD range, while the service bay employs technicians trained specifically in New Energy Vehicle technology.

“Opening our seventh showroom in Ratnapura strengthens our island-wide network and brings us closer to customers in the Sabaragamuwa Province,” said John Keells CG Auto CEO Charith Panditharatne. “As we continue developing the NEV ecosystem across Sri Lanka, our goal is to ensure that sustainable mobility becomes a practical choice for Sri Lankans in every region. The service and spare parts facilities we plan to introduce here will further support that vision.”

N M I EV Solutions Ltd., Chairman Indika Rajapaksha, expressed confidence in the region’s readiness for NEV adoption. “Ratnapura sits at a crossroads that connects multiple provinces, making this location valuable not just for residents but for anyone travelling through the area. We’re here to make NEV ownership straightforward and reliable, with the technical expertise and parts availability that ensures customers and their vehicles receive the highest quality of service and after-sales care.”

BYD’s presence now extends across the Western, Southern, Central, North Western, Eastern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. The infrastructure supporting this network includes 21 charging points installed at strategic locations including Colombo, Negombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Karapitiya, Matara, Tangalle, Puttalam, Kurunegala, and Kandy.

With seven operational showrooms and ongoing plans to expand into additional regions, BYD and JKCG Auto are continuing to build out the foundations for a rapid and widespread NEV adoption across Sri Lanka.