Beijing 2024: BYD Ocean-M concept – EV hot hatch with RWD; production version launching this year

Beijing 2024: BYD Ocean-M concept – EV hot hatch with RWD; production version launching this year

BYD showed off its new Ocean-M concept at the ongoing Auto China in Beijing, which serves to preview a production model reportedly set to launch in the third quarter of this year. The sporty-looking hatchback looks to be the company’s answer to the Volkswagen ID.3, and is expected to be positioned between the Dolphin and Seal.

The Ocean-M looks properly aggressive with a prominent split bumper lip around the front air intakes as well as a power hump on the bonnet. The sides feature Lamborghini-esque wheels, cameras in place of traditional mirrors as well as large side skirts, the last of which continues to meet with a large diffuser element at the rear.

A split wing on the roof further underscores the sporty aesthetic of the concept. The body kit is certainly striking to look at but there is a possibility that it won’t make it to the production vehicle, or it may be offered as an option. No interior to be seen for now, as evident by the heavily blacked-out windows.

Beijing 2024: BYD Ocean-M concept – EV hot hatch with RWD; production version launching this year

Powertrain details are limited for now but it has been reported the Ocean-M will be built on a new BYD platform (said to be called e-Platform 4.0) and uses the company’s second-generation Blade battery launching this year. The Blade 2.0 battery is claimed to offer up to 1,000 km of range and boasts 25% higher energy density than the Blade 1.0 battery used in current BYD models like the Seal, Dolphin and Atto.

Chinese media outlets say the Ocean-M will come with rear-wheel drive with all-wheel drive being an option. BYD officials have provided estimated pricing for the production Ocean-M, which is said to be between 150,000 and 200,000 yuan (about RM99k and RM131k).

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard's strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Ben Yap on Apr 29, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    Habisla tesla & Chery.

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  • Hot hatch Atto3, hot damn. Let them cook.

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  • Mastermind on Apr 29, 2024 at 5:14 pm

    The design is quite clean, look more like Lotus than Lamborghini

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  • Its ok on Apr 29, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    Nice but wonder how much it weigh wt blade 2.0

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  • ROTI CANAI on Apr 29, 2024 at 5:58 pm

    champion la BYD. bring it here.

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  • Ramee on Apr 29, 2024 at 10:52 pm

    want to compete with MG4 xpower AWD?

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  • ThePolygon on Apr 30, 2024 at 6:59 am

    Habislah MG

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  • kckfen on Apr 30, 2024 at 8:38 am

    Replace Dolphin with this sure sell like crazy..

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  • @NotBruceWayne on Apr 30, 2024 at 8:52 am

    why can’t P1 design good looking cars like this??!!

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  • megat on Apr 30, 2024 at 9:58 am

    Hot hatch looks like MG MG4 ev, same color and split wing also. Same price range but better EV range with blade 2? habis la. So just need to see if handling and cabin size better.

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  • DonkeyKong on Apr 30, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    Watch the Chinese social media videos of BYD cars and beware. The Chery disease isn’t just confined to Chery alone.. BYD could possibly be the tofu dreg champion among major China car makers

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  • want to be a sport car, better have multi-link instead of torsion beams. but that’s too high for a hope, got to build cheap and sell up market price.

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