Octopus Electric Vehicles has agreed a deal to buy 5,000 new EVs from manufacturer BYD.
The initial order will include the Atto 3, an SUV which will be BYD’s first model to be sold in the UK.
Octopus has been named as BYD’s preferred salary sacrifice partner for the UK, with all-in-one deals including the car, charger installation, and specialist EV energy tariffs.
Octopus Electric Vehicles chief commercial officer Oliver Boots said: “When Octopus Electric Vehicles launched, there were only a handful of EVs on the market – we’re now at more than 85 and the figure is rising all the time.
“Customers have an amazing range of models to choose from, all of which are at the cutting edge of tech and are fun to drive.
“Being able to partner with BYD as they launch in the UK is a real milestone. They’re a global leader and we’re looking forward to being able to offer our 5* Trustpilot service to customers – accelerating our growth and moving us another step closer to zero emission transport in the UK.”
BYD Europe and International Cooperation Division general manager and managing director Michael Shu said: “We are delighted to enter this cooperation with Octopus EV. This is an exciting new chapter for BYD as we bring our latest products and leading technologies to customers in the UK, as shown in our innovative range of electric passenger cars, starting with the BYD Atto 3.
“BYD staunchly believes in partnerships with like-minded organisations, and our shared commitment to e-mobility and sustainable innovation for a greener future, endorses our mutual aims.”
