BYD opens 49th showroom in Pune with new EV service centre

By Akash Gupta · 14 Oct, 2026

BYD has opened its 49th Indian showroom in Baner, Pune, with a Tathawade service centre. The expansion gives local EV buyers a new sales and after-sales access point.

BYD opens 49th showroom in Pune with new EV service centre

BYD has opened its 49th showroom in India in Baner, Pune, alongside a new service centre in Tathawade, according to reports published on 14 Oct 2026. For Pune EV buyers, the immediate change is an additional place to view the range and a dedicated local after-sales facility; the announcement does not by itself confirm a new vehicle price, discount or delivery timeline.

Key takeaways

The Baner outlet is BYD's 49th showroom in India and its second dealership in Pune.
The showroom covers 4,000 sq. ft. and is designed to display up to six electric vehicles.
The Tathawade service centre includes service bays, technical equipment, EV charging facilities and a customer lounge.
The practical benefit for owners will depend on appointment availability, service scope and how the two facilities handle sales and after-sales work.

What BYD has opened in Pune

The new retail outlet operates under BYD's partnership with Group Landmark. BYD's official dealer page identifies the facility as the Landmark showroom on Baner Road, while ETAuto and AutoGuide India report that it is the company's second Pune dealership. The Baner site is a 4,000 sq. ft. interactive showroom with space for up to six vehicles and a customer lounge.

The expansion also includes a separate service centre in Tathawade. ETAuto reports that the facility has dedicated service bays, trained technicians, advanced equipment, EV charging facilities and a customer lounge. That combination is more relevant to ownership than a showroom count alone: an EV buyer needs a convenient route for enquiries and test drives, but also a dependable place for scheduled maintenance, software-related work and post-sale support.

What it means for Pune EV buyers

More local access before a purchase

A second dealership gives Pune shoppers another point at which to compare seating, cabin space, features and charging compatibility in person. It can also make test-drive scheduling easier when one outlet is busy or when a buyer lives closer to Baner than the existing dealership. Those are practical access benefits, not a guarantee that every variant will be available for immediate delivery.

Buyers comparing an EV with a petrol or diesel alternative can use the fuel-cost calculator to establish a baseline for their normal distance and mileage. The comparison should separate running cost from the vehicle's purchase price, financing, insurance, tyres, charging equipment and service expenses.

After-sales support becomes part of the buying decision

For an electric car, a nearby service location can matter when the vehicle needs scheduled work, diagnostic checks or support for charging-related concerns. The new Tathawade facility is intended to strengthen that local coverage, but the reports do not publish service prices, turnaround times, warranty exclusions or an uptime commitment. Buyers therefore need to confirm which jobs are handled there, how appointments are booked and where larger repairs are routed.

Charging access also depends on the route a person actually drives. A buyer who cannot charge at home or work may need public charging more often than the showroom location suggests. FuelPrice's state-wise EV charging directory can help build an initial map, but live availability, connector type, charging power and access rules still need to be checked before a long journey.

Models and price information to check

ETAuto and AutoGuide India report that the new outlet will display BYD's passenger-vehicle range, including the SEALION 7 Dynamic. As of 14 Oct 2026, BYD's official Maharashtra price page listed that variant at an introductory ₹41.90 lakh ex-showroom, with a 71.8 kWh Blade Battery and a claimed range of up to 520 km under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). ETAuto reported the same price, battery capacity and claimed range.

These figures are not a promise of the final amount paid in Pune. Ex-showroom pricing does not include registration, insurance, taxes or other on-road charges, and BYD's own page notes that prices and specifications can vary by model and variant. The NEDC figure is a test-cycle claim; actual range will vary with traffic, temperature, speed, load, tyre pressure and use of the climate system.

Before treating the new outlet as a purchase option, a buyer can ask for the written price of the exact variant, the delivery estimate, the included charger or charging support, the service location for routine and major work, and the applicable roadside-assistance and warranty terms. Keeping those items separate makes it easier to compare offers across dealerships without assuming that a new outlet has a different product or price.

What the expansion does not confirm

The opening is a retail and service-network development. It does not announce a new public charging corridor, a change to BYD's claimed range, a nationwide service policy or a confirmed delivery schedule. It also does not establish that a specific model will be available for immediate test drive at all times.

For Pune owners, the useful test over the next few months will be operational: whether appointments are available when needed, whether charging equipment is accessible during service visits, and whether routine work can be completed locally. For people planning inter-city travel, the better check is the full route, charging stops and time required at each stop. The road-trip planner can help organise that route review alongside the public-charging check.

Reader takeaway

BYD's 49th Indian showroom adds a 4,000 sq. ft. sales point in Baner and a new Tathawade service centre for Pune's EV market. The announcement improves local access to the brand, but buyers still need to verify the exact variant, current on-road cost, realistic charging plan and service terms before making a booking.