BYD: Hyderabad's Electric Cab Surprise⚡
Published on August 22, 2025
Booking a BYD from Hyderabad Airport
On my recent trip to Hyderabad, I booked a cab from Ohm Cabs at the airport. To my surprise, the car was a BYD electric vehicle.
What the Driver Shared About BYD
Out of curiosity, I asked the driver: “What’s special about BYD?”
He confidently replied:
- 🚘 It runs just like a petrol or diesel car
- 🚖 Their company already operates 200 BYD cabs in Hyderabad
This showed me how quickly BYD has gained trust among cab operators in India.
🇮🇳 BYD’s Growing Presence in India
Recently, I read that BYD opened its 42nd showroom in India. Globally, it is already one of the highest-selling EV brands, competing directly with Tesla.
🔑 Why BYD is Growing Fast in India:
- ✅ Smooth driving experience comparable to fuel cars
- ✅ Lower running costs for operators
- ✅ Expanding dealership & service network
- ✅ Alignment with India’s EV adoption goals & green mobility push 🌱
🌍 Interesting Facts About BYD
🏆 BYD’s Origins
- Founded in 1995 by Wang Chuanfu in China
- Started as a battery manufacturing company before entering the auto market in 2003
- Subsidiary FinDreams focuses on batteries, semiconductors & powertrains
🔋 Global Battery Leader
- BYD is the world’s 2nd largest EV battery manufacturer (after CATL)
- Its Blade Battery is famous for safety, durability & efficiency
⚡ Rapid Sales Growth – BYD is On Fire!
- BYD sales are growing 41% year-on-year
- In 2024, BYD sold over 4.27 million vehicles globally
- BYD briefly overtook Tesla in BEV sales in late 2023 and is projected to dominate in 2025
🇮🇳 The Future of BYD in India
As per my Hyderabad experience, I strongly believe BYD will be among the Top 5 car companies in India within the next 5 years.
💭 Final Thoughts – The EV Revolution is HERE!
My Hyderabad ride in a BYD cab wasn’t just smooth—it was a glimpse into the future of mobility.
With Ohm Cabs adopting 200 BYD EVs and the company expanding rapidly across India, the EV revolution is here.
FAQs About BYD
Q1: What does BYD stand for?
A: BYD means Build Your Dreams.
Q2: When was BYD founded?
A: BYD was founded in 1995 as a battery manufacturer.
Q3: Is BYD bigger than Tesla?
A: Globally, BYD is already the largest EV seller (when counting EV + hybrid) and is challenging Tesla in pure BEVs.
Q4: Which BYD cars are available in India?
A: BYD e6 (MPV), BYD Atto 3 (SUV), and more upcoming models.