2023 BYD e2 facelift debuts in China – two variants, 95 hp, 43.2 kWh battery for 405 km range; from RM66k

2023 BYD e2 facelift debuts in China – two variants, 95 hp, 43.2 kWh battery for 405 km range; from RM66k

The BYD e2 has been launched in China at a starting price of 102,800 yuan (RM65,803), and the hatchback emerges as a facelift of the model that was launched in 2019, one which was aimed primarily at taxi services.

Now, the fully electric model positioned below the Atto 3 has been given a rework inside and out, and packs a 43.2 kWh LFP battery that powers a 95 hp electric motor; range is a claimed 405 km on the CLTC testing cycle. Two variants are offered at its launch in China, with a base variant at the aforementioned price of 102,800 yuan (RM65,803), as well as a higher-specification variant priced at 109,800 yuan (RM70,223).

Now positioned in the manufacturer’s Ocean series of models that is comprised of the Dolphin and the Seal, styling for the e2 follows suit, where its front end gets a closed grille and an X-shaped design, particularly around the lower section of the front bumper.

In facelifted guise, the BYD e2 measures 4,260 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,530 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm, as such making it 20 mm longer than the pre-facelift iteration.

Inside, the cabin of the e2 gets a reworking as well to bring it in line with those of current BYD models. Its three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is akin to those in other BYD models, and the top e2 variant gets a 12.8-inch infotainment screen which rotates like the one in the Atto 3.

Driver instrumentation is via an 8.8-inch digital display. Further equipment includes an NFC card, a Bluetooth key and a heat pump, according to Car News China.

Priced from 102,800 yuan (RM65,803) to 109,800 yuan (RM70,223) in China, early-bird customers of the facelifted BYD e2 hatchback in the country get two years of complimentary internet access and a lifetime warranty on the vehicle’s powertrain.

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Comments

  • hazri on Apr 06, 2023 at 6:04 pm

    the rear remind me of audi q5 rear

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  • 95hp is sufficient,
    But can it run 180km/h?

    Need to make sure so I know driving 110km/h have enough durability.

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  • Priced below RM90K, this will kill entire B segment of whatever make.

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  • Outalingam Crap on Apr 06, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    Ooooooolalaaaaa…….the dimensions are pretty much the same as the upper-rung Mazda CX30, but once brought into Malaysia, better make sure that car’s WLTP is safely guaranteed between 350 km to 400 km yea, and pricing should be BELOW MYR90k

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  • EVusers on Apr 06, 2023 at 9:14 pm

    Quickly ….Bring this INTO Malaysia. Guarantee HUGE demand for such EV at this price range.

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    • Logical deduction on Apr 07, 2023 at 10:11 am

      Will not within that range. Just take a glance at our national pride, if folo that current logic (protection), this BYD e2 will be more than 100k.

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  • Perodua should partner with byd as largest ev manufacturer same as currently with toyota as largest ice vehicles manufacturer. so their dominance in Malaysia will be unchallenge.

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  • it’s a no-go after watching vids of BYD electric cars self-combusting

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  • Bieight8 on May 01, 2023 at 5:28 pm

    The government should mandate all new cars sold are covered by lifetime warranty

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  • Based on the internet the top speed of BYD E2 is 125km per hour. If you want to drive up to 180km per hour, you should go for Hyundai IONIQ 5 All Wheel Drive with a 72.6kWh battery that can reach a top speed of 185km/h.

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