BYD unveiled a new hybrid powertrain capable of travelling more than 2,000 kilometers without recharging or refueling.
2,000 kilometres without recharging or refuelling, intensifying the EV transition war against Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG.
The longer range means some of BYD’s dual-mode plug-in electric hybrid cars can cover the equivalent of Singapore to Bangkok, New York to Miami or Munich to Madrid on a single charge and a full tank of gas. The milestone marks BYD’s latest achievement in slashing fuel consumption since debuting hybrids in 2008.
It sold 3 million cars last year and has delivered almost 1 million this year through April. Of every two hybrids sold in China, one is a BYD, underlining a key revenue and profit driver for the company. During the event, BYD claimed that in tests, its plug-in hybrid managed to achieve as much as 2,500 kilometers range. For now, the upgrades are destined for made-in-China cars, but are likely to be exported soon.
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