China Invades Japan, BYD Claims To Dominate Electric Bus Market Share In East Asia

BYD K9 buses claim that they have won the trust of the market since making their way to Japan. (photo: twitter)

JAKARTA – Recently, BYD, Keihan Bus Co., and Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. announced that they have operated 4 BYD J6 electric buses in Japan's first electric public transit loop.

Keihan Bus and Kansai Electric Power plan to conduct a five-year demonstration operation with the first batch of four BYD J6 buses on the famous sightseeing bus line in Kyoto.

This ring line serves major tourist attractions such as the Kyoto Railway Museum and the Kyoto Aquarium. This bus line increases convenience for residents and visitors, and has even been widely recognized since it was put into operation.

BYD's J6 electric bus can carry up to 29 people and achieve a fast charge in 3 hours for a range of up to 90 miles (145 km). This electric bus can also function as an emergency power supply in an emergency, such as in the event of a disaster.

"By introducing electric buses, we will provide public transportation services that are safer and more environmentally friendly," said Suzuki Kazuya, President, Representative Director of Keihan Bus, as quoted by BYD.com. "Going forward, we will continue to optimize cruising range and charging time to positively address the issue of global warming."

Four BYD J6 electric buses are now in service on Japan’s first all-electric public transit loop. In addition to serving as public transport, these electric buses can also serve as emergency power supplies in a disaster. Read more: https://t.co/BbCizaxG5e pic.twitter.com/xs3lnayKkS

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Okawa Hiromi, Managing Executive Officer of Kansai Electric Power, said his company is responsible for optimizing the operation of electric buses and management of charging and energy consumption. Hiromi said his company has set a target to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, said: “In Japan, BYD electric buses have covered about 2.4 million kilometers since the first bus was delivered in Kyoto in 2015. I believe that the realization of a decarbonized society and carbon neutrality, car electrification, and future renewable energy initiatives are not projects that can be undertaken by one individual, one company, or one country, but need to work together.”

With reliable product quality and proven after-sales service, BYD K9 buses claim that they have won the trust of the market since successfully entering Japan after operating in Kyoto in 2015.

BYD now holds the largest share of the electric bus market in Japan. Even beat the Japanese car manufacturers themselves. This is certainly an achievement for a car manufacturer from China.

In the future, BYD will continue to contribute to its goal in Japan of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, by providing people with environmentally friendly, clean, safe, and comfortable vehicle mobility.