BYD Unveils E-VALI and Electric Yard Tractor at IAA Transportation 2024
On September 16, IAA Transportation once again opened its doors, showcasing the latest in commercial vehicle innovations. As the world’s largest and most influential commercial vehicle exhibition, it attracted over 1,650 companies from 41 countries and regions this year.
At the event, BYD made its debut with the pure electric light commercial vehicle E-VALI and the pure electric yard tractor EYT 2.0, alongside showcasing other models from its electric truck family. The E-VALI is a 3.5-ton or 4.25-ton electric light commercial vehicle designed specifically for the European market, ideal for last-mile and parcel delivery services. It features BYD’s blade battery and smart driving assistance, offering excellent cargo capacity and a practical, low-maintenance choice for eco-friendly commercial fleets.
The EYT 2.0 is BYD’s first pure electric yard tractor introduced to the European market, intended for logistics environments such as ports and docks. It has a robust and flexible design with a total weight capacity of up to 75 tons, capable of handling large containers and trailers with ease. The EYT 2.0 is also equipped with BYD’s blade battery, providing up to 16 hours of operation and high charging efficiency, significantly improving transportation efficiency.
Additionally, BYD’s star models, the ETM6 and ETH8, were also featured at the expo. The ETM6 is a 7.5-ton medium-duty truck designed for urban logistics, while the ETH8 is a 19-ton heavy-duty truck suitable for urban cleaning and logistics. Both models use BYD’s dedicated electric truck platform, with full-load ranges of 200 km and 250 km respectively, excelling in safety, energy efficiency, and performance.
Shu Youxing, General Manager of BYD Europe Automotive Sales Division, stated, “We are excited to showcase a range of pure electric commercial vehicles at this expo. We believe that the E-VALI and EYT 2.0 will offer more green options for last-mile and large-scale distribution, continuing to contribute to carbon reduction efforts.”
As a leader in new energy vehicles, BYD controls core technologies across the entire electric vehicle industry chain. By the end of June 2024, BYD had sold over 110,000 commercial vehicles worldwide, with more than 30,000 of those being electric trucks and special vehicles. BYD remains committed to providing tailored solutions for local markets and working with partners to drive commercial fleets towards a green and sustainable future.
