BYD Loxea Kenya Reports Surge in Demand as BYD UK’s Q1 2025 Sales Top All of 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 7 - A fortnight after the launch of the new BYD SHARK 6, a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck, in Kenya by Loxea Kenya, the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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After the recent launch of the BYD SHARK 6 in Kenya, BYD Loxea Kenya is reporting a surge in demand mirroring BYD UK's record-breaking sales. BYD UK sold more cars in Q1 2025 than in all of 2024, indicating significant growth for the Chinese automobile manufacturer.
- BYD UK sold 9,271 cars in Q1 2025 alone, surpassing its total sales for the entire year of 2024.
- Loxea Kenya, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility Kenya, has already sold out its initial shipment of BYD SHARK 6 PHEV pickup trucks.
- Managing Director Jennifer Kinyoe confirmed a replenishment order has been placed due to fast-growing customer demand for BYD PHEVs in Kenya.
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Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has seen its UK sales surge by 880% in September, establishing the UK as its largest market outside of China. BYD UK sold more cars in Q1 2025 than in all of 2024, with this growth occurring in a market that has not imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs. After the recent launch of the BYD SHARK 6 in Kenya, BYD Loxea Kenya is also reporting a surge in demand. In contrast, Aston Martin Lagonda has issued a second downgrade to its financial outlook. The company is warning of increased losses exceeding £110 million due to US tariffs and supply chain disruptions.
