The battery specs of the BYD-backed Fang Cheng Bao (FCB) Bao 8 were exposed by the Chinese regulator. This PHEV crossover has up to 100 km of electric range. The Bao 8 will enter the Chinese market this year. Later, it can enter Europe as part of the Denza brand.
Fang Cheng Bao is a high-end off-road brand launched by BYD in 2023. Its model line comprises a single car, which is a Bao 5 (Leopard 5) SUV. FCB has recently caused a scandal by slicing the Bao 5’s price to enhance the sales volume. This year, the BYD’s brand will launch two more cars: the Bao 3 electric crossover, and Bao 8 PHEV off-roader.
FCB Bao 8 battery specs
Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed the battery specs of the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8. It has a 36.864 kWh LFP Blade battery from BYD subsidiary FinDreams. This pack weighs 300 kg. The curb weight of the Bao 8 reaches an enormous 3,305 kg. As a result, the electric range of the Bao 8 reaches 100 km (unknown cycle).
The regulator’s filing revealed the fuel consumption of this massive beast is 8.87 L/100km. Under the hood, the Fang Cheng Bao flagship SUV has a 2-liter BYD487ZQD turbocharged petrol engine for 200 kW (268 hp). This ICE is paired with two electric motors for 200 kW (268 hp) and 300 kW (402 hp), respectively. There is no information about the mixed range of the Bao 8.
More about FCB Bao 8
The Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 is a full-size body-on-frame SUV. Its styling stays in line with the FCB Bao 5 (see specs). Its front end has a large bumper, blocky headlights, and a trapeze-shaped grille. The Bao 8 has a LiDAR sensor on the roof, flush door handles, and wide wheel arches. From the back, it has vertical taillights and a swing-out tailgate with a full-size spare wheel.
The Bao 8 has the DMO plug-in hybrid powertrain on board. Its dimensions are 5195/1994/1875 mm with a wheelbase of 2920 mm. Its approach and departure angles are up to 30/29 degrees, respectively. Inside, the Bao 8 has two interior layout variants: for 6 and 7 seats. Its zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 4.8 seconds. The top speed reaches 180 km/h. The Bao 8 will launch this year at a price of 500,000 yuan (69,600 USD).
Source: MIIT, Weibo
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