BYD India
BYD India is expanding its network, now at 49 outlets across 40 cities after a second Pune showroom opened in Baner on 14 Oct 2026 (Autocar Professional, 14 Oct). The Seal U plug-in hybrid import remains undecided, with India pricing and variants undisclosed (Business Today, 21 Sept).
What it means Premium EV rivals in Pune face a BYD India line-up starting at ₹41.90 lakh for the SEALION 7 Dynamic.
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
- Reported: BYD's second Pune showroom, a 4,000 sq. ft.Reported: BYD India opens second Pune showroom in Baner, taking its network to 49 outlets across 40 cities. Run with Group Landmark, the 4,000 sq. ft.Watch: Any new city added beyond the current 40 cities.
- Reported: BYD’s ₹41.90 lakh SEALION 7 Dynamic expands the premium EV lineup with a lower entry point, giving its 49-showroom network a stronger conversion tool for aspirational SUV buyers seeking range and ownership value.Reported: BYD India has launched the SEALION 7 Dynamic, a lower-priced electric SUV variant with a 71.8 kWh Blade Battery and 520 km claimed NEDC range. The ₹41.90 lakh introductory ex-showroom model broadens the brand’s premium EV offer across its 49-showroom network.Watch: Expansion of BYD sales/service locations beyond 49 showrooms, especially in tier-2 affluent markets.
Footprint: where BYD India opened
1 store opening in 1 city on record since May 2026.
- Pune1 opening
Background
From 6 stories, the newest dated 14 Oct 2026. Summary written 15 Oct 2026.
BYD India sells electric vehicles in India, with models including the ATTO 3, SEALION 7 and SEAL. [1] source: ET Small Business
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Its network stood at 49 showrooms across 40 cities in October 2026. [2] source: Autocar Professional In August 2026 the company cited more than 15,000 Indian customers. [3] source: ET Small Business
In October 2026 BYD India opened a 4,000 sq. ft. showroom in Baner, its second in Pune, with Group Landmark, alongside a service centre in Tathawade. [2] source: Autocar Professional In August 2026 it launched the SEALION 7 Dynamic electric SUV at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹41.90 lakh. [4] source: Outlook Business The variant has a 71.8 kWh Blade Battery and a claimed NEDC range of 520 km. [3] source: ET Small Business From July 2026 BYD India raised prices of select ATTO 3, SEALION 7 and SEAL variants by Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh, citing rising input costs, inflation and network-expansion investments. [1] source: ET Small Business
In September 2026 Business Today reported that BYD India is considering launching an imported Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV in 2026. [5] source: Business Today In June 2026 BYD India said it had crossed 14,000 customers and would launch the Seal U with DM-i technology later in the year, as imported units only. [6] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Group Landmark is its showroom partner in Pune. [2] source: Autocar Professional
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Questions about BYD India
What are BYD India's expansion plans?
BYD India opened its second Pune showroom, in Baner, in October 2026, with a service centre in Tathawade, taking its network to 49 outlets across 40 cities. [2] source: Autocar Professional
Where and when is BYD India opening new stores?
BYD India opened a 4,000 sq. ft. showroom in Baner, Pune, in October 2026, its second in the city, together with Group Landmark. A service centre operates in Tathawade. [2] source: Autocar Professional
How many BYD India stores are there?
BYD India had 49 showrooms across 40 cities in October 2026. [2] source: Autocar Professional
What is BYD India's current strategy in India?
In July 2026 BYD India raised prices of select variants by Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh. [1] source: ET Small Business In August 2026 it launched the SEALION 7 Dynamic at ₹41.90 lakh. [4] source: Outlook Business In September 2026 it was considering a Seal U plug-in hybrid launch. [5] source: Business Today In October 2026 it opened a Baner showroom in Pune. [2] source: Autocar Professional