Why are people so quick to dismiss the technology without seeing it first hand?
I recently visited several BYD factories across southern China and believe when I say it, this is a game changer!
The battery technology is way ahead of anything available in either a conventional Lead-Acid or standard Lithium-Ion offering currently available and as the same cells are used in their buses and cars, the economies of scale are there for all to see.
The truck itself is also of the highest quality and is not your archetypal Chinese forklift truck. The machine uses major components outsourced from European manufacturers and the chassis is as good as I've seen anywhere in the 29 years I've worked in the industry.
The German market is readily accepting the product and many well-known brands are queueing for trials and demonstrations.
Dismiss BYD at your peril I say....