BYD partners with EVUK to combat EV disinformation
BYD has teamed up with Electric Vehicle UK (EVUK) to combat disinformation surrounding EVs and help UK motorists make a seamless transition from petrol and diesel to electric.
EVUK is an industry-to-consumer body aimed at helping the country meet its 2029 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate – reaching around 30% EV share for used sales and 80% for new sales.
In doing so, EVUK challenges false information surrounding electric vehicles and campaigns to lower the barriers that prevent motorists from making the switch.
Part of EVUK’s activities involves organising events such as test drives for EV sceptics, as well as lobbying policymakers to improve EV accessibility and the media to report truthfully.
Now the world’s largest EV manufacturer, BYD has joined EVUK in its efforts to spread the message about the benefits of all-electric motoring. The partnership also sees the Chinese automotive giant support the organisation across numerous public, industry, and media activities.
“We’re delighted to be joining EVUK to fully support its mission to increase consumer awareness of electric vehicles,” said BYD UK country manager, Bono Ge.
“Together we aim to explain the various benefits of owning an electric car – from a smoother, quieter drive, responsive performance and reduced running costs – by providing accurate information to the public.
“In doing this, we’ll move closer to our ultimate goals of achieving global climate targets and improving air quality.”
Tanya Sinclair, EVUK’s CEO, added: “I am delighted to welcome BYD as a partner of EVUK. They are innovators in EV technology and are among the global manufacturers moving away from fossil-fuelled vehicles, and accelerating the UK’s transition to an all-electric future.
“BYD’s partnership with EVUK strengthens our ability to provide clear information and insight that helps build confidence and demand for all electric vehicles in the UK.”
In May last year, BYD outsold Tesla in Europe. The following month, it became the first ever carmaker to reach the milestone in manufacturing 13 million electric vehicles. and globally in 2025 it sold 2.25 million pure EVs, outstripping Tesla’s 1.64m.
