BYD Auto will show three premieres at the Geneva Motor Show

Tue, 02/22/2011 - 18:06 — Michał Hadyś

Chinese company BYD Auto prepares to show several models at the Geneva Motor Show (1-13 March), include three European premiere - an electric van E6 Eco, four wheel drive electric SUV S6DM and the first electric bus named K9. The producer will also show F3DM with plug-in hybrid drive, which looks like Toyota Corolla. Beside cars, BYD will present a new power station which storing and using clean energy from the sun.

As the world's first pure electric bus powered by BYD "Fe" battery, the core technology of K9 is another BYD breakthrough in the field of electrified public transportation. The 12-meter-long e-bus is specially designed with in-wheel drive motor, electronically controlled air suspension system (ECAS), low-floor and ample space. The K9 is able to run 250+km on a single charge in urban road conditions with the environmentally-friendly and powerfull "Fe" battery.

BYD's pure-electric vehicle - the 2012 e6-Eco and the brand-new dual mode electric SUV - the S6DM will make their European premieres at the 2011 IGMS. The new 5-seat crossover e6-Eco has a more dynamic and sporty exterior design. Equipped with BYD Fe battery, the e6-Eco has an expected range of 300km in urban roads condition. It only takes 40 minutes to fully charge the e6 by a 100KW quick charger.

The BYD S6DM SUV is the world's first Independent 4WD Dual Mode Electric SUV. Traveling over 60km purely on electric power and over 495km (310 miles) extended range with the high- efficiency 2.0L gasoline engine, this SUV sports a 10kW electric motor (M1) paired with a smooth 6-speed dual-clutch transmission propelling the front wheels while a powerful 75kW electric motor (M2) powers the rear wheels. Traveling over 60km purely on electric power and over 495km (310 miles) extended range with the high- efficiency 2.0L gasoline engine, this SUV sports a 10kW electric motor (M1) paired with a smooth 6-speed dual-clutch transmission propelling the front wheels while a powerful 75kW electric motor (M2) powers the rear wheels.

The world's first Dual Mode electric vehicle - F3DM low-carbon version also features the BYD Fe battery together with a BYD 371QA 1.0liter gasoline engine. This vehicle is equipped with a solar panel sunroof to parallel charge the Fe battery. Powered by the Fe battery pack alone, the F3DM can travel over 60km in urban road conditions. The combined range of the HEV mode allows the car to achieve 500 km with a maximum speed of 150km/h.

BYD Auto is very involved to enter European market. German energy giant RWE Effizienz GmbH has become its partner and has been created a network of charging station cross the Europe., also in Poland. First fleet of BYD’s electric cars has been being tested by chosen drivers in Germany and Denmark. At present, BYD Corp., the owner of BYD Auto, has two battery’s factories in Europe - in Romania and Hungary. Below the list of countries and dealers who have received the rights to sell BYD Auto’s cars in respective regions:

1. Austria - Denzel,
2. Czech Republic - Autobinck,
3. Denmark - Christiansen Group,
4. Spain - Grupo Berge,
5. Netherlands - Autobinck,
6. Portugal - Hipogest Group,
7. Slovakia - Autobinck,
8. Slovenia - Autobinck,
9. Hungary - Autobinck.

No one admits to sell BYD Auto in Poland so far. We predicted two companies: Pol-Mot Holding or SEAT’s dealer - Iberia Motor Company.

Source: BYD Auto

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