DONNELLY GROUP STRENGTHENS OFFERING WITH ADDITION OF BYD

Donnelly Group, Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer, has been appointed as authorised BYD dealer in Northern Ireland.

Founded in 1995, BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the global leader in electric vehicles, operating in over 70 countries at the forefront of battery innovation and zero-emission transportation.

“We are delighted to welcome BYD to the Donnelly Group portfolio,” said Dave Sheeran, Managing Director at Donnelly Group. “The addition of BYD addresses an emerging segment in the Northern Ireland motoring landscape, offering customers affordable, quality and proven EV solutions.”

Customers will be able to explore the new BYD range at Donnelly Group’s Dungannon and Ballymena locations from mid-April.

BYD achieved record-breaking global sales in 2025, delivering over 4.6 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) and confirming its position as the world's leading electric car brand.

The company saw a 27% increase in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales to over 2.25 million units, successfully bypassing Ford and Tesla in total plug-in sales.

Liam Howel, Deputy Head of Retailer Marketing at BYD UK said “We are delighted to welcome Donnelly Group to our ever-expanding UK network. We have seen fantastic growth in Northern Ireland and are excited to accelerate this further with the addition of BYD Dungannon and Ballymena. We are looking forward to welcoming customers to the new NI showrooms in April.”

Dedicated EV specialists will be available at Donnelly Group’s Dungannon and Ballymena locations to provide information on vehicle specifications, charging solutions, and finance options.