Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company unveils first BYD showroom in Abu Dhabi
After launching 2 BYD showrooms in Dubai, company is rapidly extending its footprint
Abu Dhabi: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company has announced the opening of a brand-new BYD Showroom and Discovery Center, located in the heart of the city’s automotive hub - Rabdan.
According to a media release issued by the company, this significant milestone marks a key chapter in the UAE's transition to green mobility, aligning with the goals for the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation.
The UAE has been at the forefront of the region’s shift towards sustainability and clean energy. The government has set forth initiatives under its Sustainable Mobility Strategy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) as a central component of the country’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. According to the company, BYD’s new showroom supports this vision by offering a wide range of advanced New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, to the growing number of eco-conscious drivers across the Emirate.
The new showroom, part of BYD’s “Closer To You” strategy, serves as a hub for Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility’s broader expansion plans, the media release says. Following the success of BYD’s two showrooms in Dubai, the company is rapidly extending its footprint, with more new locations slated for Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah.
"We are not just building showrooms here in the UAE and across the region, but laying the foundation for an entire industry centred around sustainable mobility. With each new location, we continue our journey of bringing greener mobility closer to our valued customers and empowering them to make the shift with an end-to-end integrated ecosystem for new customers. This showroom is a key step in our mission to make NEVs accessible to all, supporting both the UAE’s and Abu Dhabi’s sustainability goals for 2030 and beyond,” said Hasan Nergiz, Managing Director at Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company.
Beyond being a retail space, the new Abu Dhabi showroom spanning 131 square metres is designed to provide Abu Dhabi residents with an immersive experience of BYD’s groundbreaking technology and diverse vehicle lineup. It features interactive installations for visitors to understand the technology prowess of BYD, its proprietary “Blade” electric battery and unique ‘Cell-to-Body’ architecture.
In an exciting first, attendees at the grand opening of the BYD showroom also got an exclusive preview of BYD’s highly anticipated luxury electric SUV – the YangWang U8. This state-of-the-art SUV features an impressive 1100-horsepower quad-motor system, advanced off-road capabilities, and BYD’s signature high-tech design, signalling a new era of electric vehicle innovation in the region. The YangWang U8 is set to make its official debut in the UAE in 2025, underscoring BYD's vision to offer electric and hybrid vehicles for every type of driver.