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BYD Deploys Its Own Ro-Ro Ship to Argentina With Thousands of Electrified Vehicles

The move tightens BYD’s control over regional supply under supportive import rules.

Overview

  • The BYD Changzhou is scheduled to dock next week at Terminal de Zárate to unload a large batch of electrified vehicles.
  • It will be the first time BYD uses one of its own vessels to operate directly in Argentina.
  • The ship can carry about 7,000 vehicles and uses a roll-on/roll-off system to speed unloading.
  • A significant portion of the shipment is expected to qualify for Argentina’s 35% import-tariff exemption for electrified vehicles, bolstering price competitiveness.
  • BYD entered the market in October 2025 and now leads EV sales, while advancing a plant in Camaçari, Brazil to supply South America.