Christmas comes early for one lucky winner of a brand new BYD DOLPHIN in conjunction with Shell
- BYD and Shell campaign announces the winner of a brand new BYD DOLPHIN and Shell Recharge card, with a discount of £0.24/kWh at any Shell Recharge rapid charging point
- BYD and Shell have been partners since March 2023, working to make electric motoring even more accessible in the UK
- The BYD DOLPHIN starts from £26,195 OTR, visit www.byd.com/uk for more details
BYD the world’s largest New Energy Vehicle (NEV) has delivered a brand new BYD DOLPHIN to one lucky winner, with an accompanying Shell Recharge card, just in time for Christmas.
The campaign – which ran from 1st September until 19th November – allowed entrants to win from a range of exclusive prizes simply by booking a test drive in any BYD model. Prizes included a BYD DOLPHIN; a BYD DOLPHIN for a weekend; JBL wireless speakers; and Tile Mate key trackers.
The winner, Mr. James Horan from Milton Keynes, expressed his excitement after winning a BYD DOLPHIN: “I’m absolutely thrilled! I had been driving electric vehicles since 2021, so I’m thrilled that I now have the opportunity to own a BYD. What an incredible Christmas present!”
Steve Beattie, Sales and Marketing Director at BYD UK, commented:
“BYD is committed to making electric motoring accessible to everyone. The BYD DOLPHIN is a fantastic car—well-equipped, stylish, and, most importantly, available at a price point that makes electric driving a reality for many. We’re delighted for Mr. Horan and wish him many happy miles in his brand-new BYD DOLPHIN.”
The BYD DOLPHIN hatchback blends distinctive, playful design with versatility, agility, and a wealth of standard features, all powered by BYD’s revolutionary EV technology. Representing the perfect balance of safety, efficiency, and practicality, the BYD DOLPHIN is attractively priced, starting at just £26,195 OTR, making cutting-edge electric mobility accessible to a wider audience.
In March 2023, BYD and Shell formed a partnership to further enhance accessibility to electric motoring. New BYD customers received a complimentary Shell Recharge card, providing access to 700,000 Shell Recharge charging points across Europe and 8,000 Ubitricity-operated charging points in the UK, often located on lampposts in residential city streets. Additionally, BYD customers can enjoy a £0.24p/kWh discount across Shell Recharge’s extensive rapid and ultra-rapid charging network.
Photo Caption: The BYD DOLPHIN Design trim
About BYD
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. BYD now has four industries including Auto, Electronics, New Energy, and Rail Transit. Since its foundation in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 70 countries and regions. BYD has now committed to more than 2 million new energy passenger cars, reinforcing the brand’s credentials. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy Solution, comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, and cutting-edge electrified transportation, has made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation sectors. BYD is a Warren Buffet-backed company and is listed both on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the company can be found at www.byd.com.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world's first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 11 years in a row.
BYD Europe is headquartered in the Netherlands and is the first overseas branch of BYD Group, with a commitment to evolving the international brand BYD Auto to deliver safe and efficient sustainable solutions in new energy vehicles through world-leading technological innovations. More information can be found at bydauto.eu.
Contacts:
Rachel Goodwin
PR Manager, BYD UK
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Kate Dixon
PR Liaison
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