BYD Yuan Plus Gets Major Update with Up to 650 km Range and New Motor
The BYD Yuan Plus, known in Brazil as the Atto 3, is set for a significant update. According to recent reports from Car News China, the SUV will feature an upgraded Blade battery, increasing its capacity to 74.88 kWh. This enhancement promises a CLTC range of up to 650 km, which is a substantial improvement over the current model's 510 km range with a 60.48 kWh battery.BYD has also updated the electric motor, replacing it with a permanent magnet TZ200XYC unit that delivers an impressive 230 kW (312 hp), up from the existing 150 kW (204 hp). This change will boost the SUV's top speed from 160 km/h to 180 km/h, enhancing its performance credentials. The updated Yuan Plus is expected to weigh around 1,880 kg, a noticeable increase of approximately 180 kg due to the larger battery.Visually, th...