Etiqueta: PHEV

Chinese new electric vehicle giant BYD has issued its largest recall to date, impacting over 115,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles following an investigation by its home country's regulators.

Test drive: BYD Sealion 06 replaces Sealion 6 with an 800V platform, DiSus-C suspension, and upgraded tech across EV and PHEV variants.

The Chinese EV giant has issued two separate recalls following an investigation in its home market. With over 115,000 electric...

The Denza N8L large six-seat SUV targets the family vehicle market, with pre-sales pricing starting at RMB 319,800 ($44,890).

Over the weekend BYD introduced a refreshed Han, increasing the battery range of the DM-I (PHEV) to 245 km (152 mi), almost doubling the battery range. More than many early BEV’s and enough range to cover typical weekly usage with a couple of charges. In addition, fuel efficiency once the battery is depleted increased to 3.44 l/100 km (68 mpg). On the BEV Han, range increased to 635 km (394 mi) on mainstream models and 705 km (438 mi) on the top spec, up from 605 km and 701 km on previous models.While new product was being launched, China announced significant regulatory changes: in order to qualify for the purchase tax  exemption, PHEVs would need to have a range of at least 100 km (62 mi) and BEVs would have to meet stricter efficiency targets. Several other regulatory announcements, particularly around pricing, and product announcements were also made over the weekend, with more anticipated. Looking at product and regulation together helps to illustrate BYD's overall position in the changing Chinese market, with implications that extend beyond their borders.