JKCG Auto opens Altair showroom

 From left: John Keells CG Auto Chairman Yohann De Soysa along with John Keells CG Auto Chief Executive Officer Charith Panditharathne at the opening of their premium showroom at Altair

• Sri Lanka’s first dedicated BYD and DENZA destination 

John Keells CG Auto, the authorised distributor of Sri Lanka’s most popular NEV brand, BYD and its premium sub-brand DENZA, announced the launch of its newest Altair showroom, marking a defining moment in the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility. 

Located at the Altair Building in Colombo, this is the first showroom in Sri Lanka to house both BYD and DENZA vehicles under one roof, with an in-house café enhancing the premium customer experience.

The showroom will showcase the entire premium range of NEVs, including BYD SEALION 6 and BYD SHARK 6, alongside DENZA’s luxury offerings—DENZA B5 and DENZA B8. This curated selection showcases the breadth of advanced hybrid and electrified technologies available across both brands. The showroom marks the ninth opening for BYD and the second for DENZA in under a year, as both brands continue to expand and strengthen their sales and after-sales network across the country.

The launch also signals the start of a broader technology-driven initiative aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of next-generation NEV mobility among Sri Lankan consumers. With growing interest in fuel efficiency, lower emissions and long-term cost optimisation, the campaign positions BYD and DENZA’s advanced DM Super Hybrid and plug-in hybrid technologies as practical, high-performance solutions tailored to Sri Lanka’s unique driving conditions.

John Keells CG Auto CEO Charith Panditharatne stated, “As we continue to expand our retail footprint, we recognised the parallel need to strengthen awareness and understanding of our Super Hybrid technology and the broader DM-i platform.”

Accordingly, the launch event highlighted three core innovations that set BYD and DENZA apart. DM-i Super Hybrid Technology is an electric-first plug-in hybrid system designed for the way people actually drive — prioritising battery power for daily journeys while the engine seamlessly takes over for longer trips, achieving up to 70km of pure-electric range and a combined driving range exceeding 1,000 km.