The comparative between the two installations proposed by the Chinese tech company for the new compact SUV of segment B designed for the city. A lot of technology and a rich standard equipment, for a proposal that guarantees autonomy up to 463 km and a price list that starts from less than 30 thousand euros

May 15 – 10:59 – MILAN

With the European debut of Byd act 2Chinese tech company of over 4.2 million cars sold globally during a record 2024 is ready to launch the challenge to rivals also in the crowded segment of the compact SUVs of segment B. After crossing the finish line of the 10 million vehicles produced precisely in conjunction with the celebrations for its first thirty years of activityShenzhen’s house aims to grow further thanks to a more European style range. In fact, the style center is led by German Wolfgang Egger And the engines are electric or, in the case of Seal u DMtheplug-in hybrid for a constantly evolving range. In addition to a rich standard equipment and a declared autonomy of 463 km in the urban cycle, among the strengths of the Byd act 2designed around the AndPlatform 3.0there is a price list that starts from less than 30 thousand euros. Let’s find out all its technical characteristics and the equipment of the available set -ups.

Standard and top of the range equipment

Byd act 2 It is a compact SUV of segment B with a rich standard equipment, with the two arrangements already available on the market Active And Boostwhile the third, Comfortit will be necessary to wait for the end of 2025. Versions that guarantee a comfortable passenger compartment for five people, spacious and technologically advanced, with many innovative solutions deriving from superior class models. Among the common points we find in design The peculiarity of the LED headlights and thin daylight lights that integrate into the front grille lapped by a bumper with net corners, the lower side coverings embellished with details and a floating roof and, in the rear, a distinctive spoiler placed on a bright bar at full width that combines the rear lights with “Chinese” who resemble the number eight. The size they are the same for both: Byd act 2 is long 4,310 mmwith a step of 2,620 mmwide 1,830 mm and tall 1,675 mmwhile the trunk has a load capacity between the 400 he is 1,340 liters. The versions proposed during the launch phase are mainly distinguished by the quantity and type of content present inside the passenger compartment. Net of the mirror technical characteristics, both are equipped with standard of a panoramic glass roof With tent electronically adjustable touch -rate parasol, of a heat pump, the front seats with electric adjustment with four (of the passenger) or six ways (of the driver), of an updated audio system with six speakers, one 10.1 “rotating screen for infotainment with function Android Auto And Apple Carplay and technology VehicletoLoad which allows the car to turn into a Power Bank portable capable of providing energy to external electrical devices, simply by connecting them to the car. Aboard the Byd act 2 In the Boost set up, however, we find a bigger 12.8 “rotating screen For the infotainment, while among the additions they stand out the 360 degree camerathe front parking sensors, the 15W wireless charging pad for charging smartphonesthe updated audio system with eight speakers, the electrically closed mirrors, the heated steering wheel and heated front seats.

Adas, infotainment and on -board technology

In 2024 Byd has reached a fee 4,272,145 specimens sold globally, reaching the top (with a market share of 23%) among new energy vehicles. An extremely positive result for a reality that, after having used almost 13 years To reach the first million vehicles with new energy sold all over the world, today it is firmly maintained in the head positions both in the ranking reserved for individual brands and in that reserved for the most important car groups on the planet. A goal reached also thanks to the on -board technology present inside the passenger compartment of the Byd act 2 and the other latest generation models. In addition to focusing a lot on the production of high efficiency batteries, with 11 Research Centers, 120 thousand engineers and investments above the 5 billion dollarsthe company has decided to transfer the high tech solutions present to the higher band -sided utility sports utilities in a B segment SUV developed specifically for the city. In this way from the first row of this compact electric car it is possible to take advantage of a digital tool panel from 8.8 ” combined with a rotating screen, with a horizontal or vertical arrangement, from 10.1 ” (in the preparation Active) or from 12.8 inches (set -up Boost) for infotainment. Net of size, both include wireless connectivity with Android Auto And Apple Car Playare able to receive OTA updates (Over the air) and have a software that supports various kind apps, such as Spotify, YouTube, Zoom And Amazon Music.

As for the on -board safety, this compact electric SUV of segment B And Equipped with airbag For the driver and the front passenger, as well as the front side and curtain at a whole length. From the setting up ActiveFurthermore, there is a suite complete with technologies aimed at driving assistance, with i Traction control system, uphill descent control, front and rear collision warning (FCW, RCW) and notice of rear transversal traffic (RCTA) with rear transversal braking (RTCB) which represent almost a unicum for the segment, in particular with a list price less than 30 thousand euros. The range complete the driver monitoring system (DMS), adaptive and intelligent cruise control (Accommodation/Il), the information and intelligent control of the speed limits, assistance to maintaining the lane, assistance to the change of lane (LCA), the blind corner detection (BSD), the opening notice (Dow), the recognition of road signals (TSR) and automatic emergency braking (AEB).

Autonomy, battery, engine, recharge

The launch version for the European market of Byd act 2 It is available in a single front -wheel drive version equipped with a synchronous electric motor with permanent magnets from 177 hp (130 kW) e 290 nm maximum torque combined with a LFP type battery pack (lithium, phosphate and iron) from 45.12 kWhwith a heat pump present as standard. For the first time in a compact brand of the brand, the famous and efficient Blade Battery Developed and produced by the Tech Company based in Shenzhen are completely integrated into the vehicle frame through CTB technology (cell-to-Body), with the top cover of the battery pack that acts as a floor for the passenger compartment. According to the company, this compact vehicle sport utility is able to reach the 463 kilometers in the urban area and 312 km in the combined cycle mixed WLTP. For battery recharging, however, they are needed 37 minutes (to go from 10 to 80%) by connecting to a column capable of providing continuous current, with a maximum power of 65 kWwhile with the 11 kW three -kW AC charger of the series are needed 5 hours and 30 minutes (from 0 to 100%). The comfort set -up, on the other hand, will bring the maximum autonomy declared to approx 420 kilometers in the combined WLTP mixed cycle, with reduced charging times (in 25 minutes It will pass from 10 to 80%) by connecting to a column capable of delivering continuous current.

Prices and versions

For debut on the European market Byd act 2 is available in two fittings (Active And Boost), with a list price that starts from less than 30 thousand euros and a third version (Comfort) Long Range on the way by the end of 2025. A complete range that aims to meet the requests of a large slice of the public, between the needs of greater autonomy and the desire for a more complete on -board equipment. Net of offers and promotional initiatives, in Italy the list price of the compact electric SUV produced and marketed by the Chinese Tech Company leader in the development and production of high efficiency batteries starts from 29,990 euros turnkey for the preparation Activewhile 2 thousand euros more are needed for the most equipped version (the setting Boost has a list price that starts from 31,990 euros turnkey). In the fourth quarter of the year, moreover, the company will drop an additional ace on the sleeve with the launch of a setting Comfort from the greatest autonomy, of about 420 kilometers in the combined WLTP mixed cycle, in the face of further reduced battery charging times (in 25 minutes It will pass from 10 to 80% by connecting to a column capable of delivering continuous current). The price list, in this case, will start from 34,990 euros turnkey. The complete price list of this model is available below.

Byd Act 2 – The price list

SettingPrice list
Activefrom 29,990 euros (turnkey)
Boostfrom 31,990 euros (turnkey)
Comfort (not yet available,
Arriving on the market at the end of 2025)
from 34,990 euros (turnkey)

The technical data sheet

In the spring of 2023 Byd He made his debut on the Italian market with the launch of the segment SV C Act 3now close to restyling, and the sedan Han. Now, after increasing the number of models available in a range based exclusively on vehicles electric or Hybrid Plugin (the big novelty of 2024 is the Seal U DMthe) with the introduction of a citycar (Dolphinand the Seagull), of a sedan (Seal) and medium and large SUVs (Act 3, Seal u, Sealion 7 And Tang), the house of Shenzhen declaredly aims to grow even in the crowded sector of sports utilities utility vehicle of segment B with standard and long range versions (Comfort), coming to the end of the year, of Byd act 2. Below you can find the card Technique of this model available in the installations Active And Boost.

Byd Act 2 – The technical data sheet

CharacteristicsType
MotorElectric synchronous permanent magnets
Tractionfront
Maximum power177 cv (130 kW)
Maximum torque290 nm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.9 seconds
Maximum speed160 km/h
Wheels size17 inches
Battery TypeByd Blade Battery (LFP type, lithium, phosphate, iron) with cell-to-blind technology (CTB)
Nominal capacity45.12 kWh
Maximum declared autonomy
(combined mixed cycle WLTP)
312 km
Maximum declared autonomy
(urban cycle)
463 km
Maximum charging power65 kW DC (continuous current)
DC charging time (continuous current, 30-80%)28 minutes
DC charging time (continuous current 10-80%)37 minutes
AC charging time (alternating current, 11 kW three -phase)5.5 hours
Front suspensionsMacpherson
Rear suspensionsToffee bar at the rear
Front brakesAutocentilanti disco
Rear brakesdisc
Length4,310 mm
Length1,830 mm
Height1,675 mm
Step2,620 mm
Bondage capacity of the boot400-1,340 liters
Empty weight1,570 kg
Price listfrom 29,990 euros



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