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Who is BYD?
The brand's presence in Europe is still modest, but it is indeed a leader in car manufacturing. As introduced in this article, the brand has achieved impressive figures over the last two years:
- 2022: almost 900,000 electric cars sold
- 2021: almost 600,000 vehicles sold, with the addition of almost 1,700,000 plug-in hybrid models.
To talk about its history, BYD (Build Your Dreams) was founded in February 1995 in Shenzhen, China by Wang Chuanfu.
The brand began by manufacturing lithium ion battery then diversified over the years:
- Via the automotive sector: market entry in 2003
- Via rail transit: creation of SkyRail, a monorail system for example
- Via renewable energy
- Via electronics
To find out more: Are Chinese electric cars ready to conquer Europe?
BYD: what explains its leadership?
The company is first and foremost a manufacturer of batteries, where it is the market leader.
In fact, its batteries are built using a technology found only at BYD : the battery Blade battery. Rectangular and flat in shape, this technology has a number of advantageous features, such as :
- High level of safety: thanks to lithium iron phosphate, the raw material improves cooling efficiency and preheating performance
- A great autonomy By using the blade battery, the surface area is increased to more than 50 %, unlike conventional batteries. This ensures greater energy density and optimises the vehicle's range.
- Longer battery life: the Blade battery has over 5,000 charge and discharge cycles. That's well beyond conventional batteries, where the cycle is between 1,000 and 1,500 and the average lifespan is around 10 years, according to many manufacturers.
Read also: How much does an electric car battery cost?
BYD: electric models expected in 2023
The year 2023 is shaping up well for the Chinese brand. A number of electric vehicles are already on the world market, and new models are already planned.
BYD ATTO 3
At the start of 2023, it is indeed the BYD ATTO 3a Compact SUV is the talk of the town. This BYD electric is based on the new e-platform 3.0, giving the vehicle safety, performance and a longer life expectancy.
With all this technology, the car has a 150 kW (200 bhp) engine and a range of up to 420 km.
As for recharging, ATTO 3 has a capacity of 88 kW DC, capable of recharging the vehicle from 30 to 80 %, in just 29 min.
The vehicle is priced at €46,690 and comes in 4 different colours:
- Surf blue
- Ski white
- Climbing grey
- Course red
To find out more, click here: BYD ATTO 3 technical specifications
BYD HAN
A new addition to the catalogue is the BYD HAN. A luxurious electric saloonIt is 5 metres long and powered by a 380 kW engine.
This electric car is not just a means of getting around, it's also a mobile energy source. We're talking about V2L (Vehicle to Load). With the BYD HAN, you can recharge other electrical items such as camping equipment, laptops and electric bikes.
The BYD HAN is available à 70 800 € with 6 colours:
- Space black
- Timeless grey
- Snow white
- IA Blue
- Imperial red
- Mountain green
To find out more, click here: BYD HAN : Technical file
BYD TANG
A second electric SUV completes the range: the BYD TANG.
With up to 400 km of range (in the WLTP combined), the BYD TANG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
To recharge the BYD TANG, 30 minutes are enough for a charge of 30 to 80 % with 120 kW.
Like most electric vehicles on the market, you can control your BYD TANG remotely, using the BYD application. For example, you can :
- Unlocking the vehicle
- Set the temperature inside the vehicle in advance
- Check tyre pressure
- Check the vehicle's range and power level
The application is available free of charge from App Store and Google Play.
This car costs 70 800 €All you have to do is choose your colour:
- Black sand silver
- Mountain grey
- Snow white
- Stone blue
- Imperial red
For further information: BYD TANG - Technical Specifications
With regard to the marketing of these electric cars in France, at the world motor show in october 2022Carlos, Managing Director and co-founder of Cosmobilis (under the BYmyCAR subsidiary)On the occasion of the launch of the first electric vehicle, the company presented the 3 electric models and announced its exclusive partnership with the BYD brand.
Cosmobilis has already opened a BYD outlet in Paris, on Rue de Rivoli, and will continue to expand throughout France.
Good to know: in France, there is only one finish on each vehicle, with all options included. For more information, you can contact our experts.
| BYD ATTO 3 | BYD HAN | BYD TANG | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Peak power (kWh)
|
150
|
380
|
380
|
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Horses (hp)
|
204
|
487
|
516
|
|
Range (km)
|
400
|
521 (WLTP combined cycle)
|
420 (WLTP combined cycle)
|
|
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/s (s)
|
7,3
|
3,9
|
4,6
|
|
Charging time (30 to 80 %)
|
29 min
|
30 minutes
|
30 minutes
|
|
Prices
|
46 690 €
|
70 800 €
|
70 800 €
|
The main BYD electric car models
BYD ATTO 3 62kWh
Purchase price 37 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €437/month
- Range (WLTP): 420 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.3 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 37 min
BYD TANG 88 kWh
Purchase price 70 800 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €0/month
- Range (WLTP): 400 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 4.6 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 45 min
BYD HAN 88 kWh
Purchase price 70 800 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €0/month
- Range (WLTP): 521 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 44 min
BYD and Tesla: a duel or a collaboration?
Tesla and BYD are rivals in the market, since both car brands offer similar electric cars, whether saloons or top-of-the-range SUVs.
However, there are a few nuances to consider. The American brand has chosen its competitor to supply it with BYD's Blade batteries and to integrate them into their Tesla Model Y Propulsion. As we mentioned earlier, BYD has expertise in electric batteries. These make their vehicles more efficient, as do those of their competitors.
Despite this collaboration, the Chinese brand wants to accelerate its position in the market and take on Tesla, in particular with numerous models such as the BYD Seal, a competitor to the Model 3.
For the time being, Tesla has managed to retain its number 1 position in the European electric vehicle market. Not least thanks to the lower prices of its Model 3 and Model Y Propulsion at the beginning of 2023, so that they can benefit from the environmental bonus. But many Chinese brands are now arriving on the European market, and represent a real threat to the American manufacturer.
Conclusion
The year 2023 is off to a good start for the Chinese brand BYD, and there's no end in sight to its development, especially with all the new products in the pipeline.
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