BYD Yuan
| BYD Yuan | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BYD S1 (gasoline version) |
The BYD Yuan (比亚迪元) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto, slotting below the BYD Song compact crossover. It is part of BYD's "Dynasty Series" of production vehicles, and is named after the Yuan dynasty.
Released since March 2016, the BYD Yuan is currently available only as an all-electric vehicle, although previously a gasoline and a plug-in hybrid version were also offered. The gasoline version of BYD Yuan was sold since 2015 as the BYD S1 before being renamed and becoming part of the Yuan family. In some markets the S1 name was kept, and reused even for the all-electric version. The BYD S2 is an all-electric subcompact crossover that is essentially a rebadged Yuan, shorter than the original Yuan and the S1, and was launched in 2019.
The second-generation model called Yuan Plus (or Atto 3 in many markets) was revealed in July 2021. Compared to the first generation, it features slightly larger dimensions, a more upmarket design, and BYD's proprietary blade battery.
First generation
| BYD Yuan | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | BYD S1 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Related | BYD S2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed DCT CVT |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 4,320 mm (170.1 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
The BYD Yuan is the fourth BYD product and the third BYD crossover using the Chinese dynasty naming system, following the BYD Song compact crossover, the BYD Tang mid-size crossover and the BYD Qin compact sedan. Just like they did with the BYD Song, BYD has decided to use the same name (Yuan) for the entire powertrain range, including a gasoline version, a hybrid version and an electric version (previously the gasoline version was known as the S1, while the hybrid and electric versions used the Yuan nameplate from the beginning).[1]
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BYD Yuan (pre-facelift; front) -
BYD Yuan (pre-facelift; rear)
BYD S1
The BYD S1 is a gasoline-powered subcompact crossover launched by BYD in 2015. Besides the Chinese market, it was also offered in the Philippines. In the Chinese market, with the introduction of the Yuan nameplate in 2016, the S1 was renamed and was since sold as the gasoline version of the Yuan.
In some non-Chinese markets, the old S1 name was kept, despite the renaming of the vehicle in China. Even the all-electric variant of the Yuan was known in some markets as the S1 EV.
BYD Yuan facelift and Yuan EV
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BYD Yuan facelift (EV) -
BYD Yuan facelift (EV) -
BYD Yuan facelift (EV; without spare tire)
In 2018, the BYD Yuan was facelifted, with the new "Dragon Face" styling of the front end, in line with all the other "dynasty" series products. The all-electric Yuan EV360 was also launched with prices ranging from 79,900 yuan to 99,900 yuan.[2] The BYD Yuan EV360 has a 43.2kWh battery with a maximum range of 305 kilometres (190 mi).[3] There is also the BYD Yuan EV535 with a larger, 53.2 kWh battery.
2020 Yuan EV
As of August 2020, the only variants of the Yuan advertised by BYD in China are all-electric. Alongside the 2019 BYD Yuan EV360 (42 kWh battery), the 2020 BYD Yuan EV is offered, with two battery options: 40.62 kWh and 53.22 kWh. According to the NEDC norm, the range with the larger battery is 410 km (250 mi).[4]
Yuan Pro (2021 facelift)
The Yuan EV received a facelift for the 2021 model year called the Yuan Pro. The Yuan Pro features a redesigned front fascia in the same style as the BYD Han EV. In terms of performance, the Yuan Pro is available with a single motor producing 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS) and a torque of 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft). The Yuan Pro is equipped with a 50.1-kWh lithium iron phosphate "blade battery" developed by BYD that is capable of a NEDC range of 401 km (249 mi).[5]
The interior is largely carried over from the pre-facelift model with the 10.1-inch multimedia screen, and is integrated with the DiLink3.0 intelligent connected system featuring voice command, voice notifications, Bluetooth phone calls, phone connectivity and mobile onboard television.[5]
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BYD Yuan Pro (EV) -
BYD Yuan Pro rear (EV)
BYD S2
The BYD S2 is an all-electric subcompact crossover, shorter than the Yuan and the S1 (4100 mm vs 4360 mm) and sold in China since 2019. The battery capacity is 40.62 kWh.[6]
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BYD S2 (front) -
BYD S2 (rear)
Second generation (Yuan Plus)
| BYD Yuan Plus | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | BYD Atto 3[7] |
| Production | 2021-present |
| Assembly | China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-motor, FWD |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor |
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| Battery |
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| Range | 410 to 480 Km. |
| Plug-in charging | 90kW DC (advertised as 80kW), 7kW AC |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,455 mm (175.4 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,615 mm (63.6 in) |
News of a second-generation all-electric model of the Yuan surfaced in July 2021, with the model being branded Yuan Plus to differentiate it from the first generation Yuan that continued to be sold. The model is branded Atto 3 in many markets. The Yuan Plus is significantly larger than the Yuan and Yuan Pro, and is now closer in size to a compact segment crossover.
The Yuan Plus is based on BYD's latest e-Platform 3.0 design and is equipped with a 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) front wheel drive electric motor providing 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) of torque, powered by BYD's proprietary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) "blade battery".[8] It currently offers two battery pack options — the 50.12 kWh unit capable of travelling 430 km (267 mi) under the CLTC driving cycle; and the 60.48 kWh battery pack further allows it to go up to 510 km (317 mi) of all-electric range.[9]
The Yuan Plus' interior design is inspired by fitness culture and features aesthetics resembling gym and sports equipment such as treadmill, boxing ring, dumbbells and muscle fibers.[10][11] The centre 12.8" infotainment screen can be rotated between portrait and landscape orientations.[12]
Safety
BYD Atto 3 rated 5 star in Euro NCAP. [13]
| Euro NCAP scores (2022) | |
| Overall rating | 
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| Adult Occupant | 91% |
| Child Occupant | 89% |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 69% |
| Safety Assist | 74% |
Notes
- ^ In some markets, the S1 name was still used after 2016 for the vehicle known in China as the Yuan, both for gasoline and electric versions.
References
- ^ "BYD Yuan launched on the Chinese car market". Car News China. 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "比亚迪-元新能源".
- ^ "综合型选手 测比亚迪元EV360智联创酷型".
- ^ "全新元Ev-比亚迪汽车官方网站 比亚迪汽车 ─ 新能源汽车引领者".
- ^ a b "补贴后售12.13万起 比亚迪元Pro上市".
- ^ "首页-比亚迪汽车官方网站 比亚迪汽车 ─ 新能源汽车引领者".
- ^ "Look out MG ZS EV! Chinese brand BYD confirms 2022 Yuan Plus electric SUV will get a new name for Australia". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ ""龙颜美学" 比亚迪元PLUS实车曝光".
- ^ "BYD Yuan Plus Gets First Video Review and Leaves a Good Impression". 15 February 2022.
- ^ "BYD Yuan PLUS gym-style interior, simple pricing logic, straight men make cars?".
- ^ "With the smell of a gym, BYD Yuan PLUS released the interior, which is expected to sell for 13-16 million yuan".
- ^ "BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) launches in Australia from $44,990 driveaway, deliveries from July — EV Brief". 2022-02-26. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
- ^ "BYD ATTO 3 Scores Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Tests". BYD Europe. 15 October 2022.
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