835 BYD ATTO 1s land in Sri Lanka

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD in Sri Lanka, has announced the arrival of 835 units of BYD ATTO 1, the largest single consignment of the model since its introduction to the Sri Lankan market, with some of those units available for immediate delivery to customers. 

As BYD’s most favourably priced offering in Sri Lanka, the fully electric hatchback has opened the door for a broader segment of Sri Lankan consumers to access a high-quality new energy vehicle (NEV), built around BYD’s proven Blade Battery technology and offering a 300km range on a single charge, alongside a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

The volume of bookings and public enquiries following the launch underscored a clear and growing appetite for accessible NEVs, prompting JKCG Auto to move swiftly to secure this record shipment.

John Keells CG Auto Chief Executive Officer Charith Panditharatne said, “With this new batch of vehicles, we are committed to honouring that interest and continuing to make high-quality NEVs accessible to more Sri Lankans.”

The arrival of 835 units builds on a period of strong momentum for BYD in Sri Lanka. Since the resumption of vehicle imports, BYD, under the stewardship of JKCG Auto, has established itself as the number one brand in Sri Lanka’s brand-new vehicle segment, accounting for approximately 37 percent of all brand-new vehicle registrations and over 70 percent of cumulative electric vehicle registrations in 2025.