BYD, a frontrunner in the realm of new energy vehicles, has launched its fifth-generation DM (dual mode) hybrid technology, setting a new paradigm in fuel efficiency and driving range for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
At an event in Xi’an, Shaanxi’s capital, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu revealed the advanced capabilities of this technology. Wang explained that the latest development allows for a thermal efficiency of 46.06 percent and a fuel consumption rate of just 2.9 liters per 100 kilometers under electricity-deficit conditions.
The technology ensures a driving range of 2,100 kilometers with a fully charged battery and full petrol tank, establishing BYD’s hybrids at the industry’s vanguard.
The event also saw the introduction of two new models powered by this technology: the Qin L DM-i and the Seal 06 DM-i. These vehicles are engineered to use merely a third of the fuel consumed by traditional cars while tripling the driving range. Prices for these models are set between 99,800 yuan (about 14,000 U.S. dollars) and 139,800 yuan.
Wang expressed confidence in BYD’s leadership role in the evolution of plug-in hybrid technology and its potential to catalyze the global automotive industry’s green transformation.
This innovation aligns with robust performance metrics from the broader new energy vehicle sector. Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers indicate that production and sales of these vehicles in China surged by 30.3 percent and 32.3 percent respectively in the first four months of 2024.
BYD’s latest technological achievement not only underscores China’s pivotal role in the new energy vehicle market but also reflects the nation’s commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions that address global environmental challenges.
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