BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched its largest car carrier, the BYD Shenzhen, which has begun its maiden ocean voyage. The vessel, which is the world’s largest car carrier, has a capacity of 9,200 standard loading spaces, equivalent to 20 soccer fields. On April 27, it set sail from Taicang, Jiangsu province, carrying over 7,000 BYD new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Brazil. This voyage marks a significant milestone in BYD’s efforts to enhance its global transportation efficiency and promote sustainable development in Brazil.
The BYD Shenzhen is the fourth specialized car carrier operated by BYD and is part of the company’s expanding fleet. The vessel has a length of 219.9 meters, a beam of 37.7 meters, and a service speed of 19 knots. It has 16 decks and is capable of carrying a large number of vehicles. The ship was officially delivered to BYD on April 22 and has now begun its maiden voyage.
BYD has a growing fleet of car carriers, with two more vessels, the BYD Changsha and BYD Xi’an, expected to be put into service soon. The BYD Changsha, which has a capacity of 9,200 vehicles, is the company’s fifth car carrier, while the BYD Xi’an is its sixth. The company’s first car carrier, the BYD Explorer No. 1, has a capacity of 7,000 vehicles and was chartered to BYD in January 2024. The BYD Hefei and BYD Changzhou, which are named after the cities where BYD’s vehicle production sites are located, have capacities of 7,000 vehicles each.
The launch of the BYD Shenzhen and the expansion of BYD’s car carrier fleet are part of the company’s efforts to increase its global sales and promote sustainable development. BYD’s car sales target for 2025 is 5.5 million units, including over 800,000 in overseas markets. The company’s growing fleet of car carriers will play a crucial role in achieving this target by enhancing its transportation efficiency and reducing its environmental impact. With its commitment to sustainable development and its expanding global presence, BYD is well-positioned to become a leading player in the global electric vehicle market.