The BYD Yuan Plus is expected to become available to order in China already next month with a price between 130.000 and 160.000 yuan (17.106 and 21.054 euros).
This is the second electric car built on the new BYD e-platform 3.0 and if you think that the BYD Dolphin is too small, this might be the right electric car for you.
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Initially, this electric car will be available in two range versions, let’s see them in detail.
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BYD Yuan Plus standard version
- Length: 4.455 mm
- Wheelbase: 2.720 mm
- Width: 1.875 mm
- Height: 1.615 mm
- Gross vehicle weight: 1.990 kg (with passengers and cargo)
- Curb weight: 1.615 kg (empty vehicle)
- Motor: 150 kW and 310 N.m of torque
- Max speed: 160 km/h
- Battery capacity: 50,12 kWh
- Battery weight: 358 kg
- Battery energy density: 140 Wh/kg
- Battery chemistry: LFP (LiFePO4) Blade battery by BYD
- Range: 430 km (CLTC), 400 km (NEDC) and 320 km in WLTP
- Consumption: 12,2 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
- MIIT code: BYD7003BEVA
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BYD Yuan Plus long range version
- Length: 4.455 mm
- Wheelbase: 2.720 mm
- Width: 1.875 mm
- Height: 1.615 mm
- Gross vehicle weight: 2.065 kg (with passengers and cargo)
- Curb weight: 1.690 kg (empty vehicle)
- Motor: 150 kW and 310 N.m of torque
- Max speed: 160 km/h
- Battery capacity: 60,48 kWh
- Battery weight: 402 kg
- Battery energy density: 150 Wh/kg
- Battery chemistry: LFP (LiFePO4) Blade battery by BYD
- Range: 510 km (CLTC), 480 km (NEDC) and 420 km in WLTP
- Consumption: 12,5 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
- MIIT code: BYD7003BEVA1
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Curiously, the wheelbase is only 20 mm longer than in the smaller BYD Dolphin.
It’s good to see that with the 60 kWh battery version the energy density reaches 150 Wh/kg and only weighs 44 kg more than the 50 kWh version, which is pretty good for the cobalt-free chemistry LFP (LiFePO4).
Considering that the kWh cost of the BYD Blade batteries is already at 55 euros, it seems to be a no-brainer for BYD to push the 60 kWh version in more affordable models.
Moreover, this 60 kWh battery is the one that I want to see in a global version of the Dolphin. What do you think? How much would you be willing to pay for the extra 15 kWh in the BYD Dolphin?
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Anyway, the BYD Yuan Plus is smaller than the Volkswagen ID.4, but larger than the Kia e-Niro. Australians and Europeans will have to wait until early next year to get this impressive electric car.
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Finally, I’m curious about the fast charging speed. The TMS (thermal management system) of BYD Blade batteries seems extremely good, but BYD is currently being conservative with the C-rates. Maybe, it’s because the automaker prefers to limit the fast charging rates and offer a great battery warranty instead?!
BYD usually offers an awesome battery warranty for its all-electric cars in foreign markets, for example in South America it’s 500.000 km or 8 years.
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What do you think? Which electric car of the new BYD e-platform 3.0 do you prefer, the Dolphin or the Yuan Plus? Is the 60 kWh battery capacity the sweet spot for affordable electric cars? What do you prioritize, a faster charging or a more generous battery warranty?
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More info:
https://carnewschina.com/2021/07/14/byd-yuan-plus-approval-documents-submitted/
https://autonews.gasgoo.com/70018536.html
https://www.miit.gov.cn/zwgk/zcwj/wjfb/gg/art/2021/art_d2e13cc07e8c418694fe916283fff832.html