BYD e2

The BYD e2 is a battery electric compact hatchback developed by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto, and its sedan variant is sold as the BYD e3. It was unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. The standard e2 has a permanent magnet motor rated at 70 kilowatts, while the e2 400 has a 100 kilowatt motor, and both give 180 newton metres of torque. Two batteries were offered, a 35.2 kilowatt-hour pack with up to 305 kilometres of NEDC range and a 47.3 kilowatt-hour pack with up to 405 kilometres. Prices at launch ran from 89,800 to 144,800 yuan, and the e3 sedan, which has the same performance figures, cost 103,800 to 164,800 yuan. A 2023 facelift brought a new front fascia and interior, a 43.2 kilowatt-hour LFP battery and a CLTC range of 405 kilometres.