BYD Yuan

The BYD Yuan is a subcompact crossover SUV that was launched by BYD in March 2016, slotting below the BYD Song compact crossover. It is currently available only as an all-electric vehicle. Previously, a gasoline version and a hybrid version were offered. The gasoline version was sold since 2015 as the BYD S1 before being renamed and becoming part of the Yuan family. In some markets the S1 name was kept, and reused even for the all-electric Yuan. The BYD S2 is an all-electric subcompact crossover that is essentially a rebadged Yuan, shorter than the Yuan and the S1 (4100 mm vs. 4360 mm) and launched in 2019.

BYD Yuan
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2016–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Chronology
PredecessorBYD S1 (gasoline version)

The second generation model called Yuan Plus was revealed in July 2021, featuring slightly larger dimensions and a more upmarket design.

First generation
BYD Yuan
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Also calledBYD S1
Production
  • BYD S1: 2015-2016[note 1]
  • BYD Yuan: 2016–present
  • BYD S2: 2019-present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
RelatedBYD S2
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L BYD473QE I4 (discontinued)
    1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 turbo (discontinued)
Electric motor
  • Permanent magnet synchronous motor 70 kW or 120 kW
Transmission5 speed manual
6 speed DCT
CVT
(all discontinued)
Battery
  • 53.22 kWh
  • 40.62 kWh
  • 42 kWh
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length4,320 mm (170.1 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,630 mm (64.2 in)

The BYD Yuan is the fourth BYD product and the third BYD crossover using the Chinese dynasty naming system, following the BYD Song compact crossover, the BYD Tang mid-size crossover and the BYD Qin compact sedan. Just like they did with the BYD Song, BYD has decided to use the same name (Yuan) for the entire powertrain range, including a gasoline version, a hybrid version and an electric version (previously the gasoline version was known as the S1, while the hybrid and electric versions used the Yuan nameplate from the beginning).[1]

  • BYD Yuan (pre-facelift; front)
  • BYD Yuan (pre-facelift; rear)


BYD S1

The BYD S1 is a gasoline-powered subcompact crossover launched by BYD in 2015. Besides the Chinese market, it was also offered in the Philippines. In the Chinese market, with the introduction of the Yuan nameplate in 2016, the S1 was renamed and was since sold as the gasoline version of the Yuan.

In some non-Chinese markets, the old S1 name was kept, despite the renaming of the vehicle in China. Even the all-electric variant of the Yuan was known in some markets as the S1 EV.

BYD Yuan facelift and Yuan EV
  • BYD Yuan facelift (EV)
  • BYD Yuan facelift (EV)
  • BYD Yuan facelift (EV; without spare tire)

In 2018, the BYD Yuan was facelifted, with the new "Dragon Face" styling of the front end, in line with all the other "dynasty" series products. The all-electric Yuan EV360 was also launched with prices ranging from 79,900 yuan to 99,900 yuan.[2] The BYD Yuan EV360 has a 43.2kWh battery with a maximum range of 305 kilometres (190 mi).[3] There is also the BYD Yuan EV535 with a larger, 53.2 kWh battery.

2020 Yuan EV

As of August 2020, the only variants of the Yuan advertised by BYD in China are all-electric. Alongside the 2019 BYD Yuan EV360 (42 kWh battery), the 2020 BYD Yuan EV is offered, with two battery options: 40.62 kWh and 53.22 kWh. According to the NEDC norm, the range with the larger battery is 410 km (250 mi).[4]

Yuan Pro (2021 facelift)

The Yuan EV received a facelift for the 2021 model year called the Yuan Pro. The Yuan Pro features a redesigned front fascia in the same style as the BYD Han EV. In terms of performance, the Yuan Pro is available with a single motor producing 136 hp and a torque of 210 N·m. The Yuan Pro is equipped with a 50.1-kWh lithium iron phosphate "blade battery" developed by BYD that is capable of a NEDC range of 401km.[5]

The interior is largely carried over from the pre-facelift model with the 10.1-inch multimedia screen, and is integrated with the DiLink3.0 intelligent connected system featuring voice command, voice notifications, Bluetooth phone calls, phone connectivity and mobile onboard television.[5]

  • BYD Yuan Pro (EV)
  • BYD Yuan Pro rear (EV)

BYD S2

The BYD S2 is an all-electric subcompact crossover, shorter than the Yuan and the S1 (4100 mm vs 4360 mm) and sold in China since 2019. The battery capacity is 40.62 kWh.[6]

  • BYD S2 (front)
  • BYD S2 (rear)

Second generation (Yuan Plus)
BYD Yuan Plus
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • Permanent magnet synchronous motor 204 hp
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length4,455 mm (175.4 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,615 mm (63.6 in)
BYD Yuan Plus

News of a second-generation model surfaced in July 2021, with the name being Yuan Plus to differentiate it from the regular Yuan that is still on the market. Both models are expected to be sold concurrently. The Yuan Plus is based on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 and is equipped with a 204 hp motor providing 330 N·m of torque, with the power coming from BYD's self-developed "blade battery".[7]


Notes
  1. In some markets, the S1 name was still used after 2016 for the vehicle known in China as the Yuan, both for gasoline and electric versions.

References
  1. "BYD Yuan launched on the Chinese car market". Car News China. 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  2. "比亚迪-元新能源".
  3. "综合型选手 测比亚迪元EV360智联创酷型".
  4. http://www.bydauto.com.cn/auto/carShow.html-param=%E5%85%A8%E6%96%B0%E5%85%83EV
  5. "补贴后售12.13万起 比亚迪元Pro上市".
  6. http://www.bydauto.com.cn/auto/carShow.html-param=S2
  7. ""龙颜美学" 比亚迪元PLUS实车曝光".
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