BYD To Launch Certified Pre-Owned Programme In Singapore

BYD Singapore will launch its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programme by the end of October 2026, as the carmaker looks to address concerns surrounding battery condition, vehicle history and residual values in Singapore’s maturing used EV market.

The programme will be operated in partnership with Auto Selection, part of Sime Motors Singapore, which has been appointed BYD Singapore’s preferred certified pre-owned vehicle programme partner.

Every eligible vehicle will undergo a comprehensive 177-point inspection by trained technicians, accompanied by a verified battery health assessment and vehicle history checks. Certified cars will also come with warranty coverage and access to BYD’s authorised aftersales network, while genuine BYD parts will be used where refurbishment is required.

For used EV buyers, the battery assessment is particularly significant. While mileage, age and service history remain useful indicators when assessing a conventional used car, battery condition can have a considerable bearing on an EV’s usable range and long-term ownership experience.

James Ng, Managing Director of BYD Singapore (left), and Christopher Chin, Managing Director of Auto Selection, Sime Motors Singapore (right).

“Buying a pre-owned EV can naturally raise questions around battery condition, vehicle history and long-term support,” said Christopher Chin, Managing Director of Auto Selection, Sime Motors Singapore. “Every certified vehicle will undergo a comprehensive inspection by trained technicians, together with battery health and vehicle history assessments.”

Beyond providing greater transparency for used-car buyers, the programme also signals BYD’s intention to become more involved in what happens to its vehicles after their first ownership cycle.

BYD Singapore and Auto Selection will conduct regular market assessments when determining trade-in values, with the aim of providing existing owners with competitive valuations when they sell or upgrade their vehicles.

This could become increasingly relevant as the number of BYD vehicles on Singapore roads grows and, inevitably, more of them begin entering the pre-owned market.

“As Singapore’s EV market matures, customers are increasingly looking at not only the purchase price of an EV, but also its long-term value,” said James Ng, Managing Director of BYD Singapore. “BYD Certified Pre-Owned is designed to give both existing owners and future buyers greater confidence in that journey.”

The initiative effectively extends BYD’s involvement beyond the initial sale, covering servicing, trade-ins and the eventual resale of its vehicles. It also provides another entry point for motorists considering their first EV without necessarily committing to the price of a brand-new model.

Pre-owned customers will additionally receive access to BYD’s Lifestyle Membership programme.

BYD Certified Pre-Owned is scheduled to launch in Singapore by end-October 2026, with further details on vehicle eligibility, minimum battery health requirements, warranty coverage, financing arrangements and sales locations to be announced closer to its introduction.

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