Gennady Svidersky, the General Manager of SZAO Belgium, spoke at the Belarusian Energy Expo Forum about upcoming products that drivers may see in the near term. He highlighted the global surge in electric transport, noting that the industry is expanding at a rapid pace and that the shift is no longer a niche trend but a mainstream movement. According to his remarks, car manufacturers produced 4.72 million electric vehicles in the first three quarters of the year, with projections suggesting roughly 6.5 million vehicles by year end. Belarus appears keen to ride this conversion wave and align its automotive strategy with the world’s evolving mobility landscape. (Belta)
In the prior year, Belarus introduced its first electric model, the Geely Geometry C. Discussions are underway to localize the new budget model Geely Geometry E for the domestic market. In the budget segment, Belgy is also partnering with the Chinese automaker JAC. Through this collaboration, two E10X variants have already been shaped, and testing has yielded positive results. (Belta & JAC communications)
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Belarus is taking the next step by pursuing the development of a domestic electric car and is exploring a viable platform to anchor this initiative. To accelerate progress, the country plans to bring AvtoVAZ on board, leveraging its experience with electric vehicles. Concurrently, the Russian automotive heavyweight is preparing to roll out the Lada e-Largus from Izhevsk, signaling a regional push toward shared platforms and cross-border collaboration. (Belta reporting and industry briefings)
According to a Belta spokesperson, once alignment on the action plan is secured, more detailed disclosures about the plan to create an Allied car will follow. The executives believe this project could be financially sustainable and advantageous for all parties involved, potentially reducing exposure to Western sanctions and diminishing dependence on China’s broader auto sector. The emphasis remains on building a resilient, locally rooted program that can adapt to the shifting policy and market environment while still tapping into international expertise. (Belta coverage)
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