Strategic partnership with Aradhana Group marks a new phase in BYD’s nationwide expansion drive
BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer together with its exclusive agent in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Automotive (JKCG Auto) have entered into a partnership with the Aradhana Group to support its expansion to the island’s South Coast.
Through the partnership, BYD and JKCG Auto aim to establish BYD’s first integrated 3S facility (Showroom, Service Center, and Spare Parts) in Galle, strategically located in close proximity to the Southern Expressway access road.
“This partnership is paving the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art BYD 3S showroom in Galle. With the launch of this facility in the first quarter of 2025, we will cross another important milestone in our continuing mission to accelerate the adoption of NEVs across the island.
“As one of the most vibrant hotspots for tourism and hospitality, we see immense potential for commercial and retail customers to leverage BYD’s unique value proposition to help shift the South Coast, and the entire island’s transportation landscape towards sustainable green mobility. This in turn will create tremendous economic and environmental benefits to all communities,” John Keells CG Auto General Manager – Automotive, Charith Panditharatne said.
Upon completion, the new 3S facility – which will be equipped with cutting edge technology and a team of professionals specially trained and certified by BYD – will offer unparalleled convenience to customers travelling or residing along Sri Lanka’s picturesque South coast.
“As BYD continues to grow we are also working to transfer knowledge to a new generation of technicians and mechanics, helping them to gain secure and lucrative employment in the coming green mobility transition. Just like our presence in Colombo, we are also establishing an EV workshop, which will offer comprehensive training on the maintenance and repair of these vehicles,”
“We believe that BYD can help to redefine green mobility for all Sri Lankans. Leveraging our latest partnership, with the Aradhana Group, we are excited to bring BYD’s cutting-edge NEV technology to the Southern region of Sri Lanka. Moving forward, we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional service and contributing to our nation’s shift towards a more sustainable future,” Panditharatne noted.
Customers will also be provided easy access to BYD’s range of innovative electric vehicles (EVs), comprehensive after-sales services, and genuine spare parts—all under one roof. The new facility will also showcase BYD’s latest range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including models like the BYD DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL and SEALION 6.
“We are grateful and honoured to have been selected as the regional dealer partner for BYD and JKCG Auto in Galle. Working together, we hope to raise awareness and appreciation for the powerful value that BYD passenger vehicles can offer,” Aradhana Group of Companies CEO, Lahiru Munasinghe.
About JKCG Auto
John Keells CG Auto (Private) Limited (JKCG) is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC and CG Auto Pte. Ltd, having entered the automotive industry in 2023. JKCG Auto is the authorized distributor of BYD passenger vehicles, parts, and services in Sri Lanka, committed to building customer confidence in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and setting new standards for NEVs while supporting the development of an ecosystem for NEVs in Sri Lanka.
About JKH
JKH is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, operating with over 70 companies in 7 diverse industry sectors. With a history of over 150 years, John Keells Group provides employment to over 14,000 persons and has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Respected Entity’ for the last 18 years by LMD magazine. John Keells Holdings PLC was ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the ‘Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment’ by Transparency International Sri Lanka. A full member of the World Economic Forum and a participant of the UN Global Compact, JKH drives its CSR vision of “Empowering the Nation for Tomorrow” through John Keells Foundation and through the social entrepreneurship initiative, ‘Plasticcycle’, which is a catalyst in significantly reducing plastic pollution in Sri Lanka.
About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world. For more information, please visit www.bydglobal.com.