Comparison between BYD DM-i and Toyota Hybrid
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Comparison between BYD DM-i and Toyota Hybrid: 1. Toyota Hybrid is engine-dominant with mechanical power split, using nickel-metal hydride batteries: Advantages: The technology has been around for a long time with good stability and no risk of spontaneous combustion. Disadvantages: Long kinetic energy transmission path and weak driving power performance. 2. BYD is motor-dominant with electric power split, using lithium batteries: Advantages: The driving experience is close to that of a pure electric vehicle, and the technology has late-mover advantages. Disadvantages: The technology has been around for a short time, stability is unknown, and lithium batteries carry risks. Additional Information: 1. BYD's DM-i Super Hybrid Technology: The core component is BYD's newly developed Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid dedicated engine, which comes in two versions—the 1.5L engine is mainly used in Qin PLUS and Song PLUS, while the 1.5T turbocharged engine is used in larger models like the Tang DM-i. 2. Advantages of DM-i: When the DM-i model has sufficient battery power, it operates like a pure electric vehicle, with the motor providing enough power for various road conditions. When the battery is low, the DM-i model autonomously decides whether to use electricity, fuel, or a combination of both based on system conditions.
