BYD has found a way to make hybrids cheaper
- Published on 08/12/2025 15:47
- Modified on 08/12/2025 15:51
BYD launches a Super Hybrid architecture compatible with bioethanol to celebrate its 14 millionth new energy vehicle.
BYD, the world leader in new energy vehicles, unveils a new milestone in the evolution of hybrid drivetrains: the first hybrid engine compatible with biofuels. Developed specifically for the Brazilian market, this system is featured in a special SONG PRO COP30 version, which will be highlighted at the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference, COP30, in Brazil.
Presented during the inauguration of BYD’s assembly line in Camaçari, this new generation of Super Hybrid adopts DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology, already used in the European models SEAL U DM-i and SEAL 6 DM-i. The vehicle prioritizes electric driving, with the thermal engine primarily serving as a generator for the battery, reducing the environmental footprint while maintaining solid performance.
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The 1.5 engine of the SONG PRO has been adapted to work with any gasoline-ethanol blend, a green fuel widely used in Brazil. This flexibility illustrates the integration of biofuels into modern hybrid architectures and underscores the future role of renewable fuels in the energy transition.
The vehicle produced in Camaçari marks BYD’s 14 millionth new energy vehicle globally. Thirty units of the COP30 edition will be offered at the climate conference.
“After two years of work by more than 100 Chinese and Brazilian engineers, our 14 millionth vehicle is rolling out of the factory with the first plug-in hybrid engine dedicated to bioethanol,” says BYD founder and CEO Wang Chuanfu. “This is a concrete step towards more sustainable and efficient thermal drivetrains.”
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The new Brazilian factory, the largest electric vehicle platform in Latin America, is set to produce up to 600,000 vehicles per year once the expansion is completed. BYD is also strengthening its distribution network in Brazil, with over 200 points of sale, aiming to broaden access to modern, efficient, and eco-friendly hybrid and electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Europe still aims to ban thermal engines by 2035…
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This page is translated from the original post "BYD a trouvé un moyen de rendre l’hybride moins cher" in French.
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