The powertrain will be debuted in two of BYD's midsize sedans — the Qin L and the Seal 06, both plug-in hybrids — that cost less than $13,800 domestically.
That cheap price makes them an appealing choice compared to their more expensive competitors with similar offerings. The Toyota Camry Hybrid, for example, has a still impressive but comparatively meager range of 'just'Presumably, BYD's figures are based on the CLTC driving cycle, which is the standard in China.. And though that doesn't mean you should write it off, the CLTC generally produces ranges that are higher than the others.
The notably stringent EPA test, for example, lists the Tesla Model 3 Long Range as having a range of 342 miles, while theStill, even if you bump a third off of BYD's purported range, that still comes out to around 825 miles of solid, gas-stop, and charging-free driving. Some speculative math, sure, but the takeaway is clear: these Chinese hybrids are no slouches.Americans wanting to buy them, however, will have to pay a hefty premium, if they make it over here at all.