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BYD YangWang U8 To Make Debut At The Geneva Motor Show – 1,184hp!

The upcoming Geneva Motor Show on February 26 will feature the YangWang U8 from BYD, among other models from the Chinese brand.

BYD intends to use the Geneva Motor Show to gauge public reaction to the YangWang U8 before potentially launching the luxury brand in Europe. While it aims to position the U8 as a competitor to vehicles like the Land Rover Defender 130, pricing details for the European market have not been disclosed yet.

Underneath its striking exterior, the YangWang U8 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine serving as a range extender for its 49.05 kWh battery pack. Propulsion is provided by four electric motors delivering a combined output of 1,184hp, offering nearly double the power of a Lamborghini Urus. BYD will also showcase key technologies of the YangWang brand, including the advanced DiSus Intelligent Body Control System and the e⁴ platform that forms the basis of the SUV.

Additionally, BYD will present other products at the Geneva Motor Show, such as the new Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV and the seven-seat, battery-electric BYD Tang. The Seal U DM-i is expected to be significant for BYD, particularly in markets where EV infrastructure is still developing, as it offers a compromise-free range for drivers.

BYD Lancar Kapal Kargo Explorer No. 1 untuk Eksport Kenderaannya

Dalam satu langkah bersejarah, China, yang telah dinamakan sebagai pengeksport kenderaan terbesar di dunia, terus meningkat dalam bidang automotif dengan pelancaran BYD Explorer No. 1, kapal kargo buatan China pertama yang direka khas untuk eksport kenderaan. Berlepas dari Longkou, sebuah bandar pelabuhan di utara-timur China, kapal yang dipesan oleh raksasa kenderaan elektrik BYD ini menuju ke Eropah, menandakan satu tonggak strategik dalam usaha pengembangan global syarikat itu.

Dibina untuk mengangkut sehingga 7,000 kenderaan, BYD Explorer No. 1 adalah satu bukti kebangkitan industri automotif China. Dipesan oleh BYD, jenama kenderaan terlaris China dan pemain utama dalam pasaran kenderaan elektrik, kapal kargo ini diuruskan oleh Zodiac Maritime Ltd. dan dibina oleh International Marine Containers Group Co.

Sebagai sebahagian daripada strategi pertumbuhan ambisius BYD, Explorer No. 1 memulakan pelayaran sulungnya ke Eropah dengan matlamat untuk memperluaskan jualan luar negeri. Walaupun telah melepasi jualan kenderaan elektrik Tesla dalam suku keempat 2023, BYD berhasrat untuk mengukuhkan kedudukannya sebagai pengeluar kenderaan elektrik terunggul di peringkat global.

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BYD Launches First Cargo Ship for Vehicle Exports: The Explorer No. 1

In a historic move, China, already crowned the world’s largest exporter of vehicles, continues its automotive ascendancy with the launch of the BYD Explorer No. 1, the first Chinese-built cargo ship explicitly designed for vehicle exports. Departing from Longkou, a port city in northeastern China, the vessel, commissioned by electric vehicle giant BYD, is destined for Europe, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s global expansion.

Built to transport up to 7,000 vehicles, the BYD Explorer No. 1 is a testament to China’s booming automotive industry. Commissioned by BYD, China’s top-selling auto brand and a prominent player in the electric vehicle market, the cargo ship is managed by Zodiac Maritime Ltd. and constructed by International Marine Containers Group Co.

As part of BYD’s ambitious growth strategy, the Explorer No. 1 embarks on its maiden voyage to Europe, with the goal of expanding overseas sales. BYD, despite outselling Tesla in electric vehicle sales during the fourth quarter of 2023, aims to solidify its position as the number one electric vehicle manufacturer globally.

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BYD Akan Melancarkan Ute Pertamanya Pada Tahun Ini

Pada tahun 2024, BYD akan melancarkan kenderaan utiliti pertamanya (ute), yang telah dilihat dalam bentuk hampir pengeluaran semasa ujian di Australia. BYD ute telah direka untuk memenuhi tuntutan kawasan kasar di Australia, dengan usaha kerjasama antara jurutera Australia dan BYD.

Imej dari ujian oleh Autospy menunjukkan luaran yang menggabungkan anggun dengan kekuatan. Dijangkakan bahawa ruang dalaman akan menampilkan kemajuan teknologi, termasuk kluster instrumen digital dan skrin sentuh hiburan yang besar, berorientasikan potret yang boleh diputar.

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BYD Set to Unveil First Ute in 2024; Spotted Ahead of Launch

In 2024, BYD is set to achieve a significant milestone with the launch of its first utility vehicle (ute), which has been spotted in near-production form during testing in Australia. The BYD ute has been designed to meet the demands of the rugged Australian terrain, with collaborative efforts between Australian and BYD engineers.

Images from testing by Autospy reveal an exterior that combines sleekness with robustness. The interior is expected to feature technological advancements, including a digital instrument cluster and a large, portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen that can rotate.

While specific details about the plug-in hybrid powertrain are yet to be disclosed, industry speculations suggest a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine paired with two electric motors, providing a total output of 489hp. There is also consideration for a fully electric version, although high battery costs pose a challenge.

The pricing for the BYD ute is unknown, but the company is committed to maintaining competitiveness in the segment. EVDirect CEO Luke Todd highlighted BYD’s dedication to affordability, drawing parallels with the pricing strategy for other electric models. As BYD enters the ute market, industry observers are keen to see how it will compete with established contenders, given its focus on technological innovation and tailored design for specific markets.

Fungsi ‘Vehicle To Load’ Kuasakan Mesin Dialisis, Menyelamatkan Nyawa

Pada 25 Disember 2023 di Australia, semasa berlakunya pemadaman kuasa disebabkan ribut dan banjir kilat, seorang pemilik kenderaan elektrik (EV) di Gold Coast menggunakan sistem kuasa kecemasan keretanya untuk menjalankan mesin dialisis yang menyelamatkan nyawa bagi anak lelakinya yang berusia 11 tahun.

Kristy Holmes, seorang penduduk Gold Coast, menggunakan kereta elektrik BYD-nya, dilengkapi dengan sistem “Vehicle to Load,” membolehkan EV tersebut berfungsi sebagai sumber kuasa kecemasan untuk pelbagai alat.

Pemadaman kuasa yang tidak dijangka mendorong Holmes pada awalnya membantu jiran-jirannya dengan menghubungkan peti sejuk mereka ke EV-nya. Walau bagaimanapun, apabila pemadaman kuasa berterusan, dia sedar bahawa BYD Atto 3 miliknya, yang dibeli pada bulan Februari, mungkin dapat memberi kuasa kepada mesin dialisis yang menyelamatkan nyawa anak lelakinya, Levi, yang berusia 11 tahun. Dengan pemikiran ini, Holmes berjaya menjalankan mesin dialisis dari kuasa kereta, memastikan bahawa Levi, yang hampir ditambah ke senarai ‘transplant’, menerima rawatan penting.

Penggunaan luar biasa EV ini tidak hanya memperlihatkan kebolehgunaan EV tetapi juga potensi mereka untuk bertindak sebagai aset penting semasa kecemasan. Holmes, yang meluahkan rasa syukurnya, menyebut contoh sebelumnya di mana beliau secara kreatif menggunakan sistem elektrik EV-nya, seperti membuat minuman panas.

Insiden ini menekankan kepentingan yang lebih luas mengenai kenderaan elektrik, memperlihatkannya bukan sahaja sebagai alat pengangkutan tetapi juga sebagai alat berharga yang mampu memberikan sokongan penting semasa cabaran dan kecemasan yang tidak dijangka. Dengan kemajuan teknologi yang berterusan, kisah-kisah seperti ini menunjukkan potensi EV untuk memainkan peranan yang lebih luas dalam ketahanan dan persediaan kecemasan komuniti.

BYD’s ‘Vehicle To Load Function’ Powers A Dialysis Machine

Amidst power outages caused by storms and flash flooding on 25th December 2023 in Australia, an electric vehicle (EV) owner on the Gold Coast utilised her car’s emergency power system to run her 11-year-old son’s life-saving dialysis machine.

Kristy Holmes, a resident of the Gold Coast, utilised her BYD electric car, equipped with a “vehicle to load” system, allowing the EV to function as an emergency power source for various devices.

The unexpected blackout prompted Holmes to initially assist her neighbours by connecting their refrigerators to her EV. However, as the power outage persisted, she realised that her BYD Atto 3, purchased in February, could potentially power her 11-year-old son Levi’s life-saving dialysis machine. Taking a decisive step, Holmes successfully ran the dialysis machine off the car’s power, ensuring that Levi, who is on the verge of joining a transplant list, received critical treatment despite the adverse weather conditions.

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BYD Pecah Rekod Dengan Jualan 3 Juta Kenderaan Tenaga Baru Pada 2023

Pengeluar automotif China, BYD, telah mencapai pencapaian luar biasa dengan menjual jumlah rekod sebanyak 3,024,417 kenderaan tenaga baru (NEVs) pada tahun 2023, menunjukkan peningkatan tahunan yang signifikan sebanyak 62.3%. Ini melebihi jualan tahun sebelumnya sebanyak 1,863,494 NEVs. Pertumbuhan ini dapat diterangkan oleh tumpuan BYD dalam pengeluaran NEV, dengan jumlah pengeluaran sebanyak 3,045,231 unit pada tahun 2023, mencerminkan peningkatan sebanyak 62.2% dari tahun sebelumnya.

Segmen kenderaan komersial, termasuk bas elektrik dan trak, memainkan peranan penting, dengan jualan mencapai 11,511 unit dan mengalami peningkatan sebanyak 88.2%. Dalam perniagaan kereta penumpang, BYD menjual sebanyak 3,012,906 unit, menandakan peningkatan sebanyak 62.2% dari tahun ke tahun. Model elektrik tulen, sejumlah 1,574,822 unit, menunjukkan pertumbuhan kukuh sebanyak 72.8%, menyumbang 52.3% daripada jumlah jualan kereta penumpang secara keseluruhan.

Model plug-in hibrid juga menunjukkan pertumbuhan yang ketara, dengan jualan mencapai 1,438,084 unit, peningkatan sebanyak 52.0% dari tahun ke tahun. Jualan kenderaan elektrik BYD di luar negara juga mengalami pertumbuhan yang luar biasa, mencapai 242,766 kenderaan yang dijual di luar China pada tahun 2023, menunjukkan peningkatan sebanyak 334% dari tahun ke tahun.

Matlamat ambisius BYD untuk menjual 3 juta kenderaan pada tahun 2023, yang pada awalnya disertai dengan keraguan, tidak hanya dicapai tetapi dilampaui. Untuk meraikan pencapaian ini, BYD menyediakan subsidi kepada semua pengedar dalam negara, menawarkan ganjaran sebanyak 666 yuan (RM430) untuk setiap kereta yang dijual pada tahun 2023, menandakan pencapaian penting dalam perjalanan automotifnya.

BYD Achieves Record Sales of 3.02 Million NEVs in 2023

Chinese automaker BYD has reported a significant milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) sales, with a record-breaking 3,024,417 new energy vehicles sold in 2023. This figure represents a remarkable year-on-year increase of 62.3%, surpassing the previous year’s sales record of 1,863,494 vehicles.

The impressive growth in sales is attributed to BYD’s commitment to new energy vehicle production, with 3,045,231 units manufactured in 2023—a 62.2% increase compared to the previous year. The commercial vehicle segment played a crucial role, recording sales of 11,511 units, including electric buses, trucks, and other vehicles, experiencing a notable uptick of 88.2%.

In the passenger car business, BYD’s sales reached 3,012,906 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 62.2%. Notably, the sales of pure electric models surged, totalling 1,574,822 units with a robust year-on-year growth of 72.8%. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 52.3% of total passenger car sales, reflecting increasing consumer preference for electric mobility.

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BYD Unleashes Sea Lion 07: A Challenger to Tesla’s Model Y

BYD has unveiled its latest offering, the Sea Lion 07, marking its entry into the mid-size urban electric SUV segment. Revealed at the 2023 Guangzhou International Auto Show, the Sea Lion 07 signifies BYD’s intent to compete with Tesla in a new automotive category.

Designed under the leadership of Wolfgang Egger, former chief designer at Audi and Lamborghini, the Sea Lion 07 showcases a distinctive five-spoke design inspired by sea lions jumping into the water. The unveiling follows a teaser campaign by BYD in the lead-up to the auto show.

Part of BYD’s Ocean series, which includes the Dolphin hatchback and Seal sedan, the Sea Lion 07 is set to define a “new” style within the series and will introduce a new sub-brand of EVs. The dimensions of the Sea Lion 07—4,830 mm in length, 1,925 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height—position it as a competitor to Tesla’s Model Y (length – 4,760 mm, width – 1,921 mm, height – 1,624 mm).

Built on BYD’s e-platform 3.0, the Sea Lion incorporates the 8-in-1 electric powertrain, with BYD claiming improvements in range, safety, and performance in low temperatures. While detailed interior photos and technical specifications are yet to be released, reports suggest it will be available in single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations.

In China, the Sea Lion 07 is priced from 200,000 yuan (approximately RM130k), making it a competitive option against the Tesla Model Y, which is priced at 266,400 yuan (RM173k) in the Chinese market. Given the fact that we have a model from BYD’s Ocean series, the Dolphin, the Sea Lion 07 could potentially enter the Malaysian market, where the Model Y is already available starting at RM199k.

BYD has been experiencing substantial success in the EV market, having sold over 165,500 fully electric vehicles in October alone and surpassing 1.2 million EVs sold in the current year. The company is aiming to close the gap with Tesla, which delivered 435,059 vehicles in the third quarter, and BYD came within 3,500 units of surpassing Tesla’s Q3 deliveries with 431,603 EVs. The introduction of the Sea Lion 07 reflects BYD’s ambitious plans to further challenge Tesla’s dominance in the electric vehicle market.