Etiqueta: EV

The Chinese automaker topped September sales charts as government subsidies fuel demand for more affordable models from Chinese mainland brands like Zeekr

A sign of how customers in the region are increasingly warming to the Chinese auto giant’s lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles.| Business News

We filled the Dolphin EV with all our camping gear and set off for a short holiday. We were happy to say goodbye to gas, less happy with the adaptive cruise.

BYD has rode the momentum of its debut in the Korean market, breaking down long-held consumer biases toward “Made in China” while bringing a new wave a change among imported autos, rapidly expanding its market share as the local market faces a...

BYD (HKG:1211) will debut its first all-electric K-Car at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show, targeting Japan’s kei car market with a compact EV featuring a 20 kWh battery and 180 km range.

BYD recently launched refreshes of its DM-I models for 2026. Most recently the Qin L, Song L, and Song Pro. Typically, BYD refreshes models in 1Q when sales are seasonably depressed in China. However, BYD has essentially refreshed its entire DM-I lineup out of cycle. This will let every model qualify for the revised 5% purchase tax exemption next year. It also means entry level models have moved up from roughly equivalent range of a Chevy Volt to approximately a first generation LEAF (~133 km). Meanwhile, their more premium models have increased to 200-250 km of EV-only range. Beyond the EV-range, these models use the electric motor as the primary means of propulsion. That already made them superior to ICE-centric PHEV’s that engage the engine regularly for moderate acceleration or highway operation, regardless of range rating. The new models now have enough range to cover daily driving on battery power alone, typically not needing to be charged daily.This added EV capability tends to come with upgraded interiors and additional features. BYD’s active dampening DiSus-C suspension is now standard on more models. The Song L DM-I was also updated with semi-hidden door handles, ahead of the anticipated ban on pop-out door handles in China. Features like HUD, heated/ventilated/massaging seats and onboard refrigerators come standard on more trim levels. Looking through the spec sheets on the BYD’s Chinese website, the cars have significantly improved while prices have stayed largely the same… but intelligent driving was dropped from some models.