The BYD (EV) Thread

Are there many full electric cars in SA now? I figured the high import tax was a barrier?
 
Priapus said:
Are there many full electric cars in SA now? I figured the high import tax was a barrier?
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Duties only get added based on invoiced amounts. If they export the cars at a low enough price (Chinese Market prices being very low!!) then they aren't so bad (I. E. Make the money in the dealership...)
 
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BYD teases new Sealion 05 EV and unveils 1 MW fast charger - 400 km in 5 minutes

BYD keeps expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the upcoming Sealion 05 EV is the latest addition to its portfolio. This compact SUV is designed to compete in the fast-growing electric crossover market. The new model is part of the Sealion series, and it brings fresh features and competitive pricing to consumers. Based on information released by BYD, the Sealion 05 EV will ride on a brand-new platform, featuring a rear-driven powertrain and the company's advanced God's Eye smart driving system.

The Sealion 05 EV enters the market with two versions, offering different battery and motor options. The vehicle measures 4,520 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, and 1,630 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,720 mm. Weight varies between the two versions, with one weighing 1,780 kg and the other 1,670 kg. Both models can reach a top speed of 180 km/h.

There are two power options for the Sealion 05 EV - both are single motors with peak power of either 140 kW or 160 kW. Battery options include a 50 kWh pack offering a range of 430 km, and a 61 kWh pack providing 520 km of range. The Sealion 05 EV will be priced around RMB 150,000 (just under €18,900), making it an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers looking to switch to electric cars.

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The BYD Sealion 05 EV promises to be a practical and affordable electric SUV option.
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China EV giant BYD soars after 5-minute charging platform unveiled

Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology it says can charge a vehicle in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol car.

The company said the battery and charging system, called "Super e-Platform", boasted peak speeds of 1,000 kW, allowing cars to travel up to 470 kilometres (292 miles) after being plugged in for just five minutes.

The new technology aims to "fundamentally solve users' charging anxiety", according to BYD founder Wang Chuanfu.

"Our pursuit is to make the charging time of electric vehicles as short as the refuelling time of fuel vehicles," he said at Monday evening's launch.

Hong Kong-listed shares in BYD jumped more than 6% to hit a fresh peak at one point Tuesday morning before paring some of the gains.

The announcement positions BYD ahead of arch-rival Tesla, whose Superchargers currently offer charging speeds of 500 kW.

BYD introduced the Super e-Platform alongside two new EV models that will be the first to feature the system: the Han L sedan and the Tang L SUV.

The Shenzhen-based company also unveiled plans to build more than 4,000 ultra-fast charging stations nationwide to support the new technology.

 
Woah, BYD's 'megawatt' EV charging system cuts re-juicing to five minutes

Has EV charging technology finally hit the sweet spot to match refuelling times? BYD thinks so

BYD is trying to defy traditionally understood laws of physics and has confirmed a ‘flash’ charging system that can recharge an EV battery to around 250 miles of range in only five minutes. Wait, what?

Yep, its Super e Platform can now hit a peak power delivery of 1,000kW via "a new generation of automotive-grade silicon carbide power chips", a fancy single-module motor capable of 30,000rpm, and a comprehensively upgraded three-core electrical system. That megawatt is twice the power of the latest generation of Tesla Supercharger.

And breathe. Of course not every car is built to support such speeds, so you can’t quite yet plug in your Leaf and hope for the best – you’d melt your cable, for starters. No, in the “kilovolt era”, as BYD calls it, vehicles will need 1000V architecture with batteries, motors, and heat management capable of supporting such crazy charging rates.

That's why it's upgraded its posh China-only Han L and Tang L EV saloons with the whole shebang. That includes a new battery designed to cut internal resistance by 50 per cent. To achieve this, there's an ultra-high-speed ion channel from the anode to the cathode.

 
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