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Chinese automotive giant BYD recently delivered more than 1,500 new energy vehicles at the Port of Batangas
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The shipment arrived aboard BYD’s purpose-built roll-on/roll-off vessel, its first international port call
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BYD’s Ro/Ro vessel has a maximum capacity of 7,000 EVs. Its length/beam is 199.9 meters by 38 meters, with 16 hydraulic, height-adjustable decks
Chinese automotive giant BYD recently delivered more than 1,500 new energy vehicles (NEVs) at the Port of Batangas. The shipment arrived aboard BYD’s purpose-built roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, its first international port call.
Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines, in a statement, said: “This milestone proves the Philippines is ready for large-scale EV adoption. Being the vessel’s first stop highlights our shared vision of clean, future-ready mobility.”
BYD’s Ro/Ro vessel has a maximum capacity of 7,000 EVs. Its length/beam is 199.9 meters by 38 meters, with 16 hydraulic, height-adjustable decks.
BYD said its vessel can deliver more units, with less waiting time. “Dedicated RoRo service means shorter lead times and steadier inventory for dealerships nationwide,” according to the company.
Its LNG dual-fuel engines and smart routing slash vessel emissions by over 30% versus conventional carriers.
Further, half its crew are Filipino seafarers. This underscores BYD’s commitment to inclusive, home-grown expertise.
The Batangas call is just the beginning, the company said. BYD’s RoRo is the first of eight eco-friendly carriers set to criss-cross the globe, aligning the company’s clean-energy manufacturing with equally sustainable distribution.
Overseas exports already rose 159.5% year-on-year, and this green fleet will scale deliveries even faster.
Adam Hu, Country head of BYD Philippines, said: “Launching in Batangas shows how advanced logistics drive our sustainable future. We’re delivering on BYD’s promise of clean mobility — efficiently and at scale.”
