- BYD’s Fifth-Generation DM Technology sets records in the automotive industry with 46.06% thermal efficiency, 2.9L/100km low fuel consumption, and a remarkable 2,100 km range.
- Featuring the 5th-Gen DM Tech, the BYD Qin L DM-i* and the BYD Seal 06 DM-i* launched with prices ranging from 99,800 to 139,800 yuan.
- In early April 2024, the market penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China surpassed 50%.
Xi’an, China – On May 28, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, unveiled its groundbreaking Fifth-Generation DM Technology in Xi’an, alongside the official launch of the BYD Qin L DM-i* and BYD Seal 06 DM-i* models in China. This pioneering advancement notched unprecedented records: an unmatched global thermal efficiency of 46.06%, the lowest fuel consumption at a mere 2.9L/100km even in an electricity deficit state, and an extraordinarily comprehensive driving range-topping 2,100 kilometers. BYD’s innovations are once again reshaping the landscape of automotive fuel efficiency, resetting expectations for plug-in hybrid excellence.
Instantly market-ready, the BYD Qin L DM-i and BYD Seal 06 DM-i offer class-leading efficiency, with a third of traditional car fuel use and triple the range. The prices of the BYD Qin L DM-i and BYD Seal 06 DM-i range from 99,800 to 139,800 yuan.
BYD’s PHEV models sold over 3.6 million units cumulatively. One out of every two PHEV cars sold in China is a BYD. The event today marked not just a technological leap but the dawn of a new age in automotive history, as Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD emphasized, BYD is at the forefront of PHEV technology in the global market.
BYD’s Fifth-Generation DM Technology Reshapes the PHEV Paradigm
BYD’s fifth-gen DM technology pushes the boundaries of PHEVs even further with its hallmarks of powerful acceleration, low consumption, sound NVH performance, smooth driving, eco-friendliness, and intelligence. This leap forward is a testament to an electricity-centric powertrain, a pioneering full-vehicle thermal management system adaptable to all climates, and an Electrical and Electronic (E/E) Architecture seamlessly integrating electrification and intelligence.
BYD’s electricity-centered powertrain achieves a global pinnacle in thermal efficiency, powered by a high-efficiency PHEV engine. The meticulously optimized EHS electric hybrid system boosts power density by 70.28%, slashing energy losses and enhancing operational efficiency by 92%. Complimenting this, the enhanced Blade Battery for PHEVs, with a 15.9% rise in energy density, fortifies the vehicle’s performance capacity.
An industry-first, the all-encompassing thermal management system governs heat across the battery, engine bay, and cabin. In extreme weather, it intelligently conserves energy: direct battery cooling and adaptive grilles save up to 10% in heat, while in cold conditions, it can save up to 8% of energy consumption.
Groundbreaking E/E integration introduces a seven-in-one PHEV controller, multiplying functions and power density by 18.3%. Consolidating the VCU (Voltage Control Unit) and dual MCUs (Motor Control Unit) amplifies computational power by 146%, revolutionizing vehicle performance and integration.
With new energy vehicles taking the spotlight, BYD’s fifth-gen DM technology launch acts as a pivotal accelerator in the transition from fossil fuels to electric power in the auto industry.
(The product name with the “*” mark in this press release is a translation from the Chinese product name, and is currently only applicable for the expressions of models launched in China.)
About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world.
For more information, please visit www.bydglobal.com.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 10 years in a row. For more information, please visit www.byd.com.