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Details: A news item on the Go-Ahead London website recently mentioned that a BYD electric car had been obtained. BYD (which rather unbelievably stands for Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automotive manufacturer which has developed a specialisation in electrically powered vehicles. Two BYD K9E single-deck electric buses were operated on trial by Go-Ahead London from 2013 onwards and were evidently successful since an order for 51 more was placed. These were delivered in 2016 and took over operation of routes 507 and 521 (previously branded as the Red Arrow routes). The buses were based at the Waterloo garage so I thought that might be a good place to find the car. In July 2017 I noted unmarked silver BYD E6 car FJ64OWO there, but I assumed this was a loan since the website had stated the car was new rather than nearly three years old. However, this car has been seen on several occasions since so must be the one. On 22nd August 2017 it was parked, as usual, just inside the gates. Behind are the electric charging stations, and a line of BYD buses (class code SEe) being topped up. A couple of Commercial Services double-deckers were also present. The only markings on the car are a pair of small, outward pointing chevrons on the rear.

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