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BYD Unveils New Plug-in Hybrid Sedans With
Over 2000 km Range
JEFF GIBBS
Chinese automotive giant BYD has introduced its latest plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology, claiming an impressive driving range of over 2000km on a single fuel tank and battery charge. The new system, featured in BYD’s Qin L and Seal 06 sedans, represents the company’s ffth-generation ‘DM-i’ PHEV technology.
The top-tier versions of these sedans come equipped with a
15.87kWh battery pack paired with a 160kW/260Nm electric motor, offering a claimed electric-only range of 120km. This is supplemented by a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 74kW/126Nm, resulting in a combined driving range of 2100km.
Lesser variants feature a 10.08kWh battery and a 120kW/210Nm motor, with 80km of electriconly range. All models are front-wheel drive and utilize a continuously