In the current range The BYD SUV is offered in Europe, two models are currently in the catalog. Tanga large electric 7-seater family SUV, which should be restyled and technologically updated in a few months (it is already from 2018), and Atto 3a much newer electric city crossover as it was launched in 2022. The Chinese manufacturer, which is increasing the production of models and achieving success all over the world, has no intention of stopping there. In addition to the compact Dolphin and sedans Han and Sealhe will launch his next year new U seala compact electric crossover that will directly compete with the Tesla Model 3, BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron in particular.

BYD’s new convertible SUV

But BYD is planning something else… Today we find “stolen” technical schematics from patents filed for an upcoming family electric SUV, which can be called Yuan Up. In China, this type of patent is actually publicly listed on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Technology (MIT). Thanks to this, we already have a fairly accurate idea of ​​how it will look. Visually, it exhibits a much more “boxy” style, less rounded than the Seal. A look that reminds us of the last Mini Countryman, with muscular edges and flush door handles. We clearly recognize BYD’s “leg” with that long light strip at the back, its rather clean and restrained lines (for an SUV, of course).

Up to 177 horsepower

Measuring 4.31m long, 1.83m wide and 1.67m tall, it is comparable in size to the Honda HR-V ie. between segments B and C. If we don’t know the details of its interior, we already know its technical aspects! This will be offered in 2 engine options, one with 95 horsepower, the other with 177 horsepowerthe maximum speed is electronically limited to 160 km/h.

However, we do not know what level of autonomy it will be able to claim, even if this first information confirmed the adoption the famous “Blade” battery, beloved by BYD. The question that torments us is, of course, the question of his hypothetical arrival in Europe. Given the strength of BYD, this would not be surprising, especially since such a model would easily find its place. But the impending arrival of Seal U will direct a large part of BYD’s agenda, so it will be necessary certainly wait for the second half of 2024 or even 2025 so this Yuan UP will arrive with us…

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