BYD confirms plans to Europe: Chinese electric car brand may come to UK Chinese electric car giant BYD has confirmed plans for a major European expansion – and it could include UK sales. Founded as a battery manufacturer in 1995, BYD quickly took its experience in that field and used it to move into vehicle development and production. The company already has a large portfolio of electric vehicles sold in China, and electric commercial vehicles – especially buses – have made inroads in Western markets, including the UK. BYD’s Europe division has actually been around since 1998. BYD has now…