BYD’s upcoming Yuan UP pure electric SUV will have two cruising ranges: 301 km and 401 km (CLTC), according to the latest catalog of new energy vehicle models exempted from vehicle purchase tax released by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The Yuan UP has already been declared earlier this month by the Chinese MIIT and is expected to be officially launched in 2024.
Currently, the SUV models on sale under BYD’s Dynasty Series include the Yuan Pro, Yuan Plus, Song Pro, Song L, and Tang. Positioned as a compact SUV, the BYD Yuan UP measures 4310/1830/1675 mm, and the wheelbase is 2620 mm, making it BYD’s smallest SUV model to date that sits on e-Platform 3.0. For comparison, the Yuan UP’s length is the same as that of the Yuan Pro, but the wheelbase is 85 mm longer than that of the Yuan Pro. At the same time, compared with the BYD Dolphin, Yuan UP has a body length that is 85 mm longer but has an 80 mm shorter wheelbase.
The notable design elements include a suspended roof effect, an optional panoramic sunroof and luggage racks, and semi-hidden door handles. In addition, the BYD Yuan UP will run on either 16-inch or 17-inch rims.
The powertrain will be equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor that outputs either 70 kW or 130 kW. The battery will come from BYD’s Blade lithium iron phosphate battery pack, available in 32 kWh and 45.1 kWh capacities. Its top speed is 160 km/h.
The BYD Yuan was first released in 2016. In November this year, 42,323 vehicles were sold under the BYD Yuan series, making its 2023 cumulative sales 386,899 units, according to the carmaker. Furthermore, 500,000 units of the Yuan Plus (also known as the Atto 3 in the overseas market) were sold in just 20 months since its launch in February 2022, becoming the fastest new energy SUV by a Chinese brand to achieve this milestone.
We’ll continue to watch closely for more information about the car, stay tuned!
Source: Chinese MIIT, BYD
If it starts selling in Europe at a price 2k euros more expensive than dolphins, it will sell like hot cakes.
BYD’s problem in Europe is that the charging speed is not competitive with other cars, which all charge faster, from Jeep Avenger to Volvo EX30