South coast says Ayubowan to BYD

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John Keells CG Auto General Manager – Automotive Charith Panditharatne and John Keells Holdings President – Retail Sector Charitha Subasinghe exchanging MoU with Aradhana Group CEO Lahiru Munasinghe and Director Sanduni Munasinghe

Strategic partnership with Aradhana Group marks a new phase in BYD’s nationwide expansion drive
Plans for establishment of new showroom and service centre facility

BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer together with its exclusive agent in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Automotive (JKCG Auto) have entered into a partnership with the Aradhana Group to support its expansion to the island’s South Coast.

Through the partnership, BYD and JKCG Auto aim to establish BYD’s first integrated 3S facility (Showroom, Service Centre, and Spare Parts) in Galle, strategically located in close proximity to the Southern Expressway access road.

John Keells CG Auto General Manager – Automotive, Charith Panditharatne said: “This partnership is paving the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art BYD 3S showroom in Galle. With the launch of this facility in the first quarter of 2025, we will cross another important milestone in our continuing mission to accelerate the adoption of NEVs across the country. As one of the most vibrant hotspots for tourism and hospitality, we see immense potential for commercial and retail customers to leverage BYD’s unique value proposition to help shift the South Coast, and the entire island’s transportation landscape towards sustainable green mobility. This in turn will create tremendous economic and environmental benefits to all communities.”

Upon completion, the new 3S facility – which will be equipped with cutting edge technology and a team of professionals specially trained and certified by BYD – will offer unparalleled convenience to customers travelling or residing along Sri Lanka’s picturesque South coast.

“As BYD continues to grow, we are also working to transfer knowledge to a new generation of technicians and mechanics, helping them to gain secure and lucrative employment in the coming green mobility transition. Just like our presence in Colombo, we are also establishing an EV workshop, which will offer comprehensive training on the maintenance and repair of these vehicles. We believe that BYD can help to redefine green mobility for all Sri Lankans. Leveraging our latest partnership, with the Aradhana Group, we are excited to bring BYD’s cutting-edge NEV technology to the Southern region of Sri Lanka. Moving forward, we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional service and contributing to our nation’s shift towards a more sustainable future,” Panditharatne added.

Customers will also be provided 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 also showcase BYD’s latest range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including models like the BYD DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL and SEALION 6.

Aradhana Group of Companies CEO Lahiru Munasinghe said: “We are grateful and honoured to have been selected as the regional dealer partner for BYD and JKCG Auto in Galle. Working together, we hope to raise awareness and appreciation for the powerful value that BYD passenger vehicles can offer.”