BYD e2

The BYD e2 is a battery electric compact hatchback developed by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto. Its sedan variant is sold as the BYD e3.^[2]

BYD e2/e3
2023 BYD e2 (facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD
Also called	BYD e3 (sedan)
Production	2019–present (e2) 2019–2022 (e3)
Model years	2019–present
Designer	León Lee under Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	5-door hatchback (e2) 4-door sedan (e3)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	one 70-100 kW permanent magnet motor/generators
Transmission	5-Speed Manual (e3 Driving Schools) Single-speed Automatic (EV)
Battery	35.2 kWh (standard) 47.3 kWh (long range) LiFePO4 battery pack
Electric range	305–405 km (190–252 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	4,240 mm (166.9 in) (e2) 4,450 mm (175.2 in) (e3)
Width	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height	1,530 mm (60.2 in) (e2) 1,520 mm (59.8 in) (e3)
Curb weight	1,330 kg (2,932 lb) (e3)[1]

Overview

The BYD e2 was unveiled during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019.^[3] The standard BYD e2 is equipped with a BYD-1814-TZ-XS-A permanent magnet motor with the maximum output of 94 hp (70 kW) while the BYD e2 400 is equipped with a permanent magnet motor with the maximum output of 134 hp (100 kW), with the maximum torque of both motors being 180 N-m.^[4]

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  BYD e2 (pre-facelift)
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  Rear view

Being the sedan version of the e2, the BYD e3 has the same performance numbers. The e2 and e3 both come with two battery options: a 35.2 kWh model with a range of up to 305 km (190 miles) NEDC, and a 47.3 kWh model with a range of up to 405 km (252 miles) NEDC. AC normal charging takes 1.5 hours with the 35.2 kWh battery pack and 1.6 hours with the 47.3 kWh battery pack, while DC fast charging from 30 to 80% can be done in 30 minutes. Acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) takes 3.9 seconds.^[5]

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  BYD e3
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  Rear view

Prices of the BYD e2 at launch range from 89,800 yuan to 144,800 yuan. Prices of the BYD e3 at launch range from 103,800 yuan to 164,800 yuan.^[6][7]

2023 facelift

The e2 received a facelift updating the front fascia styling and interior in 2023. The updated model packs a 43.2 kWh LFP battery and a 95 hp electric motor, claiming a CLTC range of 405 km. The updated interior features a 8.8-inch digital display, and the NFC card is also available for the update, as well as a Bluetooth key and heat pump.^[8]

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  BYD e2 (facelift)
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  Rear view

See also

• List of BYD Auto vehicles