John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) is accelerating the expansion of its BYD aftersales network in Sri Lanka as the country's electric vehicle market continues to grow rapidly, marking a major milestone of 20,000 vehicle services completed locally.
The achievement was commemorated during the recent visit of Ketsu Zhang, Deputy General Manager of BYD's Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, and Peter Feng, Head of Asia Pacific Aftersales at BYD, who toured JKCG Auto's expanding service infrastructure across the country.
As the world's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, BYD has experienced remarkable growth in Sri Lanka since vehicle imports resumed. Within just nine months, the brand captured approximately 37% of all new vehicle registrations and more than 70% of Sri Lanka's electric vehicle registrations, establishing the country as one of BYD's strongest South Asian markets.
Commenting on the company's progress, Ketsu Zhang said Sri Lanka has become a strategically important market for BYD, highlighting JKCG Auto's investment in both sales and aftersales infrastructure as a key driver of the brand's success. He added that BYD remains focused on further strengthening the customer ownership experience as the market continues to expand.
Expanding After-Sales Infrastructure
According to Peter Feng, BYD plans its aftersales capabilities alongside vehicle sales from the very beginning of entering a new market, ensuring service capacity grows in line with customer demand. He noted that Sri Lanka's rapid adoption of electric vehicles has been matched by continuous investments in service infrastructure and charging support.
The centrepiece of the network is the four-storey BYD service centre in Wattala, currently the largest BYD aftersales facility in Sri Lanka, with the capacity to service up to 150 vehicles per day.
JKCG Auto has also expanded its nationwide 3S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) network, with facilities now operating in Kurunegala, while new centres have recently opened in Kandy, Galle, Ratnapura and Ampara. Additional locations are planned for Negombo, Anuradhapura and Jaffna, further strengthening islandwide customer support.
The company's Seeduwa facility, developed from the former Formula World premises, has become Sri Lanka's largest dedicated body repair and accident repair centre for BYD and DENZA vehicles, with the capacity to accommodate more than 100 vehicles.
The rapid expansion of JKCG Auto's aftersales network reflects the company's commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's growing electric vehicle ecosystem, ensuring BYD customers receive comprehensive service, maintenance and repair facilities as EV adoption continues to accelerate across the country.
Seylan Bank Opens 293rd Pahasara Library at Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya
Seylan Bank has reinforced its commitment to advancing education in Sri Lanka by opening its 293rd Pahasara Library at Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya, bringing the Bank one step closer to its goal of establishing 300 Pahasara Libraries across the country.
The new library was officially inaugurated in the presence of Ajith Wijesundara, Deputy Zonal Director – Western Province; Chamila Withana, Area Manager – West Region, Seylan Bank; B.S.S. Premarathna, Principal of Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya; S.A.P.P. Subhasinghe, Deputy Principal; G. Visakan, Manager – Brand Marketing, Seylan Bank; Tharindu Silva, Branch Manager of Seylan Bank Ranpokunugama, along with parents, students and members of the local community.
As part of the initiative, Seylan Bank donated two laptop computers, a multimedia projector with a projection screen, and a collection of books, enhancing the school's learning environment and providing students with greater access to educational resources and digital learning tools.
The library opening marked the culmination of 'Pahasara Week', a week-long educational programme organised by the Bank to promote learning, leadership, creativity and community engagement.
The programme included a Financial Literacy Workshop for Grade 10 students, equipping them with practical knowledge on money management and responsible financial decision-making. A Grade 5 Scholarship Examination seminar was also conducted to support students preparing for one of the country's most competitive academic examinations.
Encouraging literary talent, Seylan Bank also launched a student publication featuring poems, free verse and essays written by students of the school. Certificates were presented to the 30 outstanding young writers in recognition of their creativity and achievement.
Sportsmanship was another key focus of Pahasara Week, with an Under-16 Volleyball Tournament bringing together teams from Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya, St. Mary's College Veyangoda and Janadipathi Vidyalaya Veyangoda. Janadipathi Vidyalaya emerged as tournament champions, while all participating players received certificates for their contribution.
Commenting on the initiative, Asiri Abhayaratne, Assistant General Manager – Marketing and Sales at Seylan Bank, said education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and creating opportunities. He noted that through the Pahasara programme, the Bank continues to strengthen access to knowledge, promote financial literacy and provide students with resources that support their academic and personal development.
With the opening of its 293rd Pahasara Library, Seylan Bank continues to expand one of Sri Lanka's longest-running corporate education initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to empowering future generations through improved access to quality learning opportunities.
JKCG Expands BYD Aftersales Network as EV Demand Accelerates in Sri Lanka
