BYD F3DM
| BYD F3DM | |
|---|---|
| BYD F3DM Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | plug-in hybrid sedan |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Related | BYD F3 BYD F6DM Toyota Corolla[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 371QA Aluminum Engine + Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Electric Automatic |
| Electric range | 100 km |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto mm |
| Length | Template:Auto mm |
| Width | Template:Auto mm |
| Height | Template:Auto mm |
| Curb weight | 1560 kg |
The BYD F3DM is the first mass produced plug-in hybrid, a compact sedan which went on sale December 15th, 2008 in China[2] and is slated for 2010 in Europe.[3] The F3DM was introduced at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The automaker expects to boost total sales to 350,000 cars next year from an expected 180,000 this year, founder and Chairman Wang Chuanfu told reporters in Shenzhen Dec 15th, 2008. U.S. sales of the F3 DM will likely start in 2011, Wang said.
Batteries and range
BYD uses lithium iron phosphate batteries for the F3DM. BYD has said those batteries are "inherently safe" because they are more chemically stable, although they compromise to some extent on the ability to pack energy in each cell, compared with more conventional lithium-ion batteries.[4]
The company's parent is currently the world's second-largest producer of cellphone batteries. BYD says the car will have a Template:Mile[5] all-electric range with an auxiliary engine to allow operation in the hybrid mode.[1]
Energy consumption and cost
Approximately 16 kWh per 100km
Approximately $1.28 to $2.4 per 100km
based on 8 to 15 cents per kWh US residential electricity price )
Principles of operation
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EV mode (ICE engine not running, motor M2 provides all power) -
HEV normal mode (ICE engine and generator M1 used for M2 power and battery recharge) -
HEV accelerated motion mode (engine directly coupled to drivetrain in addition to M2) -
HEV decelerated motion mode (energy recovery via M2 recharges battery)
Price
AP Dec 15, 2008: 149,800 yuan (about US$21,900)[6]
Competitors
Duan Chengwu, a technical analyst from Global Insight say the F3DM is due to hit the market 1-2 years earlier than either the Volt or Toyota Motor Corp.'s new breed of hybrid-electric car.[7][8] Both GM and Toyota say they are taking more time to make sure lithium-ion batteries they are using for their electric cars are safe.[citation needed]
Competitors include:
- Chevrolet Volt
- Chrysler ENVI: Chrysler Voyager and Jeep Wrangler
- Toyota Prius Plug-In (PI) (2009)
- Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive (TD)
- Volvo ReCharge
See also
References
- ^ a b BYD F3DM Hybrid Concept debut at 2008 Geneva Auto Show Car and Driver
- ^ http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601209&sid=aUEElIdi9hqg
- ^ Martinez, N. (7 April 2008) "BYD China looking to build Euro hybrids by 2010" Motor Trend
- ^ http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1015.html
- ^ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122392773358329717.html
- ^ http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/12/byd-f3dm-plug-i.html
- ^ China's First Mass-produced Hybrid Car Goes on Sale - IndustryWeek.com, 15 December 2008
- ^ ค่ายรถจีนแซงโตโยต้า,จีเอ็ม เปิดตัว “รถไฮบริด” ผลิตในจีนทั้งคัน - Manager Daily, 17 December 2008 Template:Th icon
External links
- BYD Auto official website
- BBC: Revving China's auto industry
- BYD F3DM on pege.org
- BYD F3DM on Youtube
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