On May 28th, at the ongoing event "BYD's Fifth Generation DM Technology and the Launch of Qin L and Song 06", Wang Chuanfu announced the official release of BYD's Fifth Generation DM hybrid technology, debuting on the new Qin L DM-i and Song 06 DM-i models.
The Fifth Generation DM hybrid technology boasts three global records: the highest engine thermal efficiency at 46.06% globally, the lowest electricity consumption per 100 kilometers at 2.9 liters globally, and the longest comprehensive range of 2100 kilometers globally.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, as a significant branch of new energy vehicles, combines the advantages of traditional fuel vehicles and pure electric vehicles. It can provide a longer driving range while achieving zero emissions for short-distance trips, making it a key technology in driving the green transformation of the automotive industry.
In 2008, BYD successfully developed the first generation of Dual Mode (DM) technology, utilizing a dual-motor series-parallel structure, which was first applied in the BYD F3DM.
In 2013, BYD introduced the second-generation DM technology, integrating a water-cooled motor with a dual-clutch transmission (P3), combining with the engine to form a hybrid powertrain. Models such as Qin, Song, and Tang were successively equipped and a rear axle motor (P4) was added to create a three-engine four-wheel drive system, achieving astonishing acceleration of under 5 seconds per hundred kilometers.
In 2018, building upon the second-generation DM technology, BYD developed the PSG auxiliary motor (P0), enhancing the power, economy, and smoothness of hybrid vehicles comprehensively, known as the third-generation DM technology.
In 2021, BYD unveiled the fourth-generation hybrid technology DM-i, featured in models like Qin PLUS, Song PLUS, and Tang. Up to now, the latest Honor Edition models all utilize the fourth-generation DM-i technology, contributing to BYD's target of achieving 3 million annual sales by 2023.
Currently, Chinese brands have emerged as leaders in global automotive technology innovation, with China's new energy vehicle production and sales ranking first globally, accounting for 62% of global sales.
