While it has yet to point out up stateside as promised , that hasn’t stopped BYD from beginning consumer sales of its EV back home in China. Shenzhen citizens are finally getting a crack at owning an e6 after seeing it at the city’s streets in taxi and governmental garb for over a year. On sale for 369,800 RMB (or about $57,000), buyers will only part with 249,800 RMB (or about $38,000) come check writing time, attributable to extensive rebates from the govt. In exchange for all that money, you will get an auto equipped with BYD’s “i” system, which helps you to access vehicle functions and info (like keyless entry and the car’s location) out of your smartphone. BYD-i comes onboard a five-seat crossover with a number as much as 190 miles (!) that supports rapid charging — apparently there’s loads of the speedy power stations in Shenzhen. Those keen to charge at home also will get some installation “assistance” from the automaker, which we’ll assume means a subsidy. Due to the fact that BYD’s electric buses will hit our shores soon , China’s first “domestic, long-range, all-electric” crossover can not be that far behind, right? PR awaits you, after the break.
BYD introduces advanced “i” system of their new consumer e6 model
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With public EV charging infrastructure achieving critical mass within the city of Shenzhen, China, BYD announced that starting today their popular five-passenger, long-range, all-electric cross-over vehicle, the BYD e6, would be available for consumer purchases (previously available for fleet purchases). Consumers in Shenzhen will receive a considerable government subsidy – comparable to about $18,000 USD (or 120,000 RMB) – and the e6 unsubsidized price will start at ~$56,900 (or 369,800 RMB). The general price to consumers might be ~$38,430 (or 249,800 RMB). Here’s the first actual domestic, long-range, all-electric vehicle on the market to consumers in China. BYD e6s are a well-known sight in Shenzhen and feature been in operation in government and taxi fleets for just about 18 months. The Shenzhen taxi fleet, using BYD’s e6 exclusively, have accumulated over 3.8 million fleet miles (or 6 million Km) – a lot of these single e6′s with mileage over 100,000 miles (or 160,000 Km). BYD estimates that this single-car-mileage is comparable to over 10 years’ usage for real-world consumers. The superb quality and success of the e6 and the stable battery performance have now been recognized by operators and consumers alike in Shenzhen.
Powered by BYD’s independently developed Iron-Phosphate (or “FE”) batteries, BYD’s e6 has a driving range of over 190 miles (or 300 Km) – the longest-driving-range, 5-passenger vehicle in its class and nearly double the variability of its closest 4-seat competitor. As well as the longest driving range, BYD also provides superior charging solutions for both consumers who need to charge on the rapid-charging stations in Shenzhen or own their very own private parking and like to charge overnight or with renewable power. Along with China Southern Grid, one of the crucial largest utility companies in China, BYD has promised to aid these consumers with charging cabinet installation.
With the launch of the shopper e6, BYD is likewise deploying some new breakthrough technologies and high-end equipment as standard on this model. This launched e6 will implement the newly developed “i” System (also referred to as “BYD-i”). BYD-i used to be researched and developed by BYD independently, allowing many auto functions to be performed remotely by smartphone and using cloud-data for prime-tech driving assistance. “i” is an intelligent, in-vehicle, network platform, wirelessly able to communicating your vehicle system’s information and providing remote-control access through your secure wireless devices. It achieves a safe-docking link that builds the subsequent-generation “Car-Networking” infrastructure.
“i” has a straightforward, intuitive interface with 24-hour online call center access and emergency services from thousands of our provider-partners. “i” becomes a data portal with terminal access to services like Keyless Entry System, DVD & Voice Navigation System, Mobile Digital TV and Rear Camera Parking Assistance. The recent e6 is continuously connected to the web and the mobile communication network through BYD-i, and therefore owners can utilize their smart phones to fasten and unlock car doors remotely, initiate air-conditioning (to heat or cool the internal), location-based services (and vehicle location), look for news, or real-time information (stocks/flights/weather), in addition to communicate with a service call center for help or time of accident. Seamless access to those cloud data functions, make the e6 probably the most advanced vehicle in its class – a forerunner and a traditional-bearer again inside the digital revolution.
On Dec. 15, 2008, the BYD F3DM was launched because the world’s first dual-mode electric vehicle – F3DM sales reached over 1,000 vehicles. In September 2010, BYD launched a 40ft (12M), long-range, all-electric eBUS in Changsha city and Shenzhen city. 300 e-Taxis (using the BYD e6) and 200 e-BUSes joined the Shenzhen new energy fleet of the 2011 Universiade in Shenzhen in August 2011 with global fanfare. The launch of the brand new BYD e6 for consumers further marks BYD’s commitment to electrified transportation solutions.
About BYD
BYD is ranked #1 on the top of Bloomberg’s and BusinessWeek’s 2009 Tech 100 List (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100520006751/en/BYD-Tops-Bloomberg-Businessweek%E2%80%99s-12th-Annual-Tech) and is the leading manufacturer of advanced, environmentally friendly battery technologies just like the BYD’s Iron Phosphate battery utilized in BYD electric vehicles and electric buses. BYD’s solar panels and LED Lighting systems have CEC, TUV/CE and UL listings, and the corporate enjoys rapid growth in consumer electronics space and electrified transportation sector manufacturing under its BYD brand. BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese automotive and green energy technology enterprise. The corporate trades at the Hong Kong Exchange (HKE) under the ticker numbers (SEHK:0285) for BYD Electronics and (SEHK:1211) for BYD Company Ltd., in addition to at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under the ticker number (SHZ:002594) for BYD Company Ltd. For additional information, visit www.byd.com.
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