Overview
- The BYD Changzhou Ro‑Ro docked at Terminal de Zárate carrying roughly 5,000 electrified vehicles, with a ship capacity of up to 7,000 reported by local media.
- The cargo includes Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro and Song Pro models, plus the Atto 2’s first arrival in the country with reservations now open.
- Argentina’s regime allows up to 50,000 electrified vehicles per year to enter without the 35% extra‑zone tariff if they meet technical criteria and a US$16,000 FOB price cap.
- BYD is deploying a proprietary shipping fleet—reported as eight vessels with 13 decks and dual‑fuel LNG propulsion—to control schedules and volumes, though high occupancy is required for cost efficiency.
- Market backdrop: 612,178 new vehicles were registered in 2025 (+47.8% year over year, per ACARA) as Chinese brands expanded presence; BYD has sold about 670 units since its October 2025 launch.