BYD’s Fifth-Generation DM Hybrid Technology to Pioneer Fuel Consumption Below 3L/km

Zhang Zhuo, the General Manager of BYD Auto’s Ocean Network Sales Division, announced in a post that the fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, which will debut tomorrow night, will usher in the era of “fuel consumption 2.0”, clearly indicating that the models equipped with the fifth-generation DM hybrid technology will have fuel consumption as low as 2-3 liters per 100 kilometers.

The BYD Qin L from the Dynasty Network system and the Seal 06 from the Ocean Network system will both officially go on sale. The Seal 06 DM-i has already revealed the following specifications:

120km range

  • EHS160 motor
  • 22KW DC fast charging
  • 6.6 AC charging port
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Intelligent assistance system (ACC+AEB+LKS+BSD)
  • 8-way adjustable driver’s memory seat + 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Driving recorder
  • 7KWV charging pile + free installation rights
  • Electric folding of external rearview mirror
  • Rear central armrest + cup holder
  • Remote safety airbag
  • 18-inch tires
  • Front seat ventilation and heating
  • 15.6-inch adaptive floating Pad+DiLink intelligent networking system
  • Multicolor ambient light + 15W wireless phone charging
  • PM2.5 air purifier
  • Sensing windshield wipers
  • Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror

80km range

  • Front McPherson / Rear E-type four-link suspension
  • 17-inch wheels
  • Panoramic imaging
  • 12.8-inch adaptive floating Pad+DiLink intelligent networking system, 8.8-inch instrument panel
  • 6 airbags + cruise control + rear air outlet + dual-zone air conditioning
  • VTOL mobile power station
  • One-touch lift for all four windows
  • Tire pressure monitoring
  • 3.3kW AC charging
  • 6 speakers
  • Active air intake grille
  • Remote driving
  • 6-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat

Currently, the Qin PLUS DM-i is equipped with the fourth-generation DM hybrid technology, which means a combined fuel consumption of 3.8L per 100 kilometers, already lower than the majority of gasoline vehicles of the same class. Models equipped with the fifth-generation DM hybrid technology will have fuel consumption as low as less than 3 liters per 100 kilometers, marking a new record in the history of gasoline vehicles.

SEE ALSO: Porsche China Issues A Joint Statement with Authorized Dealers

Read More