JKCG Auto partners Indra Service Park to pave way for launch of BYD Kandy

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From left: JKCG Auto General Manager Charith Panditharatne and John Keells Group President – Retail Sector Charitha Subasinghe, along with Indra Traders Sales and Marketing Director Hashindra Silva, Indra Traders Director Sajini Silva, and Group General Manager Dharma Illangasinghe at the MoU signing

BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, and its authorised Sri Lankan agent, John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), have announced a strategic partnership with Indra Service Park Ltd., a subsidiary of Indra Group of Companies.

This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding BYD’s presence into Sri Lanka’s central region, focusing on the vibrant Hill Capital – Kandy.

Through this strategic partnership with Indra Service Park Ltd., BYD and JKCG Auto aim to establish its third integrated 3S facility (Showroom, Service Center, and Spare Parts) in Kandy, which will be known as ‘BYD Kandy’. The facility is strategically located to provide easy access to customers in the bustling city and surrounding areas. Notably, pre-bookings for BYD vehicles at BYD Kandy will commence on 16 January.

John Keells CG Auto General Manager Charith Panditharatne said: “Our alliance with Indra Service Park represents another pivotal moment in our continuing journey to expand NEV adoption and spark a green mobility revolution across Sri Lanka. Establishing BYD Kandy allows us to bring our innovative NEV solutions directly to the heart of Sri Lanka’s Hill Capital. This in turn will enable sustainable transportation and deliver economic and environmental benefits to the region.”

Moving forward the new 3S facility—equipped with cutting-edge technology and a team of professionals specially trained and eventually certified by BYD—will offer unparalleled convenience to customers residing in or traveling through Sri Lanka’s scenic central region.

“Our expansion into Kandy also reflects our dedication to empowering the local workforce,” noted Panditharatne. “By establishing a NEV workshop, we aim to provide valuable training and employment opportunities for aspiring technicians and mechanics in the region, fostering growth in the green mobility sector.”

Customers will have easy access to BYD’s range of innovative electric vehicles (EVs), comprehensive after-sales services, and genuine spare parts—all under one roof. The new facility will take bookings for BYD’s latest range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including models like the BYD DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL, and SEALION 6.

Indra Traders Managing Director Rushanka Silva said: “We are grateful and honoured to have been selected as the regional dealership partner for BYD and JKCG Auto in Kandy. Working together, we aim to raise awareness and appreciation for the exceptional value that BYD passenger vehicles offer,” said. “This partnership enables us to bring world-class NEV solutions to Kandy, setting a new standard for automotive excellence in the region.”