BYD F3DM

BYD F3DM
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2008–2013
Body and chassis
ClassPlug-in hybrid sedan
Body styleSedan
RelatedBYD F3
BYD G3
BYD L3
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L BYD371QA I3 Aluminum Engine[1]
Electric motorTwo permanent-magnet Synchronous Electric Motors, 25 kW (34 hp) and 50 kW (67 hp)[1]
TransmissionElectric Automatic
Hybrid drivetrainPHEV
Battery16 kWh LiFePO4 battery pack[2][3]
Range480 km (300 mi)
Electric range60 km (37 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,533 mm (178.5 in)
Width1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Height1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Curb weight1,560 kg (3,439 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorBYD Qin

The BYD F3DM (Dual-mode) is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD with an all-electric range of 60 kilometres (37 mi) and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the range an additional 480 kilometres (300 mi).[3] The F3DM is the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid automobile and went on sale to government agencies and corporations in China on December 15, 2008.[2][4][5] During its first year in the market the F3DM plug-in sold only 48 vehicles.[6] Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen in March 2010,[7][8] and 417 units were sold during 2010.[9] Cumulative sales in China reached 3,284 units through October 2013, when sales ended,[10][11][12] and only 11 units were sold in Europe through October 2012.[13]

A testing program was launched in the U.S. in December 2010 with the participation of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).[14] The F3DM was expected to go on sale in the U.S. in 2012 at a price of US$28,800 before any government incentives.[3] In October 2011 BYD announced that retail sales will be delayed due to the lack of charging infrastructure.[15]

In April 2012 BYD announced that due to its low sales, the F3DM was to be replaced by the BYD Qin (pronounced “Chin”) plug-in hybrid, which was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.[16][17][18] Qin deliveries in China began in mid December 2013.[19] As of May 2013, the F3DM was no longer in production, but the remaining stock was sold by October 2013.[20]

  1. ^ a b Richard, Michael Graham (2009-01-16). "Green from China: BYD's Plug-in Hybrids and Electric Cars". TreeHugger.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  2. ^ a b "BYD F3DM Plug-in Hybrid Goes On Sale in China". Green Car Congress. 2008-12-15. Archived from the original on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  3. ^ a b c Brad Berman (2011-01-09). "BYD Announces Breakthrough U.S. Pricing for Chinese Long-Range Electric Cars". PluginCars.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
  4. ^ Frederik Balfour (2008-12-15). "China's First Plug-In Hybrid Car Rolls Out". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  5. ^ John Voelcker (2015-01-29). "2016 BYD Tang: Plug-In Hybrid SUV Is First Of Four To Come". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2015-02-17. BYD was the first company in the world to launch a production plug-in hybrid; its F3DM in 2008 was two years ahead of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.
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  9. ^ "BYD Delivered Only 33 Units of e6, 417 F3DM in 2010". ChinaAutoWeb. 2011-02-23. Archived from the original on 2014-09-25. 417 units were delivered in 2010.
  10. ^ Mat Gasnier (2013-01-14). "China Full Year 2012: Ford Focus triumphs". Best Selling Car Blog. Retrieved 2013-01-26. A total of 613 units were sold during 2011 and 1,201 units in 2012.
  11. ^ Colum Murphy and Rose Yu (2013-11-27). "China Hopes Cities Can Help Boost Electric Car Sales". The Wall Street Journal. China Real Time. Retrieved 2013-11-28. A total of 1,005 F3DMs were sold between January and October 2013.
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  13. ^ Justin Aschard (2012-11-30). "Inmatriculations VP et VUL Europe 18 à fin Oct. 2012 (2010-2012)" [Registrations of passenger cars and utility vehicles in Europe 18 through October 2012 (2010-2012)] (PDF) (in French). France Mobilité Électrique. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
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  16. ^ John Voelcker (2012-04-20). "BYD Chin: World's First Plug-In Hybrid, Updated And Renamed". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  17. ^ Danny King (2012-04-19). "BYD's Qin sedan will replace poor-selling F3DM". Autoblog Green. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  18. ^ "Daimler/BYD joint venture introduces DENZA EV concept at Auto China 2012; BYD introduces new dual-mode Qin". Green Car Congress. 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
  19. ^ Chinese Car News (2013-12-19). "BYD Launches Qin Plugin Hybrid – 189,800RMB to 209,800RMB". China Car Times. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  20. ^ Alysha Webb (2013-05-02). "China's BYD Opens Electric Bus Production Plant in California". PluginCars.com. Retrieved 2013-05-11.

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