Shell, BYD partner on EV charging across China and Europe

Both companies also intend to form a joint venture to develop EV charging networks in China.

Shell and BYD have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

For private and commercial customers, Shell and BYD will form a pan-European Mobility Service Provider (MSP) partnership, offering them membership access to 275,000 charging points through Shell roaming network. Both Shell and BYD will also jointly develop Fleet Solutions and Depot Charging services for BYD customers in Europe.

Both parties also intend to form a joint venture to develop EV charging networks in China. The joint venture is expected to operate a network of more than 10,000 charging points in Shenzhen, with a plan to expand to more locations in China.

“Together with BYD, we want to deliver a charging experience that is as fast, convenient and comfortable as possible,” said István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility.

With technologies such as the Blade Battery, DM-i super hybrid technology, and the e-platform, BYD sold nearly 600,000 electric passenger vehicles in 2021.

“BYD is willing to sincerely cooperate with Shell and seize the historic chance of new energy vehicles, providing consumers with high-quality service in charging facilities and new energy vehicles consumption and creating vital development opportunities,” said Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD.

Shell intends to operate more than 500,000 EV charge points worldwide by 2025.