BYD’s new hybrid vehicle can travel from Melbourne to Brisbane with a wide range

Chinese car giant BYD is constantly developing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology, revealing a new system that the company claims is capable of driving more than 2000 km without refueling or recharging.

BYD’s newly launched Qin L and Seal 06 sedans are equipped with the fifth generation ‘DM-i’ PHEV system, with hybrid technology that unlocks a claimed 2100km driving range off the tank and battery of the car is full.

The bold claim of over 2000km driving range only applies to premium sedans that use a 15.87kWh battery pack and 160kW/260Nm electric motor – matching the claimed driving range of 120km – to complement Supplementing 1.5 liter engine, 74kW/126Nm gasoline engine.

Smaller variants are available with a 10.08kWh battery and 120kW/210Nm motor, and have an electric-only driving range of 80km. All versions are front-wheel drive with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

It should be noted that these claims are made based on the gentle CLTC gasoline and electric laboratory test cycles used in China, which are not as stringent as the WLTP standard most commonly used in China. Australia and Europe.

According to BYD, even when the battery is in a low state of charge, the PHEV powertrain consumes only 2.9L/100km during the NEDC test cycle.

By comparison, BYD Sealion 6 – the brand’s only PHEV sold in Australia – achieves a claimed 1.1L/100km fuel consumption with a fully charged 18.3kWh battery pack and more powerful front electric motor.

Prices in China for these two models range from 99,800 yuan (A$21,100) for the cheapest, shortest-range variant to 139,800 yuan (A$29,570) for the long-range version. head.

For context, electricity BYD seal The sedan is priced from 179,800 yuan ($37,130) in China, although in Australia it’s around 34% more expensive, starting from $49,888 before on-road costs.

BYD recently began adding PHEVs to its Australian lineup in the form of the Sealion 6, with a version coming soon Shark Please follow along. The local department has not yet confirmed any other PHEVs.

In the first day of this monthDavid Smitherman, CEO of BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, told Car expert The brand is aiming for 100% growth by 2024, then 100% again by 2025 – potentially reaching 50,000 annual sales by mid-decade.

Last year, the company’s electric product line achieved sales of 12,438 units, including 11,042 units. Atto 3 SUV, 925 Dolphin 471 Seal hatchback and sedan.

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