Shanghai (ZXZC)- BYD Auto announced on May 27 that the Yuan EV 360, a small-sized BEV (battery electric vehicle) model officially go on sale with four versions, priced from RMB 79,900 to RMB 99,900 after deducting the subsidiaries. This is the second all-electric SUV model at lowest price ranging from RMB 70,000 to RMB 80,000, aside from BAIC BJEV's EX360.

The Yuan EV360 features ternary lithium battery with a combined range of 305km. When the vehicle keeps running at the speed of 60km/h, the battery will hold a range up to 360km. Besides, the new model is available with the fast-charging mode. An 80% of battery capacity can be finished within 30 minutes using a 40kW fast-charging pile.  

The new BEV model is powered by BYD's self-developed PMSM (permanent magnet synchronous motor) with two power variants. The higher power version is able to output a power up to 160kw and a maximum torque of 310Nm, which is far beyond other mainstream models at the same level. In addition, the lower power version can deliver maximum power and torque of 70kW and 180Nm.

The Yuan EV360 measures 4,360mm in length (spare tire cover), 1,785mm in width and 1,690mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,535mm. Apart from 40mm higher, it remains the same as the existing gasoline version in length, width and wheelbase.