How many driving modes does BYD have?
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BYD vehicles offer four driving modes: EV-ECO, EV-SPORT, HEV-ECO, and HEV-SPORT. EV-ECO Mode: First switch to EV mode, then select ECO mode, and the dashboard will display EV-ECO. This mode is calibrated to maximize energy savings, where some electrical equipment in the vehicle may have reduced power consumption or be turned off, and the kinetic energy recovery effect will be maximized. EV-SPORT Mode: First switch to EV mode, then select SPORT mode, and the dashboard will display EV-SPORT, indicating pure electric sport mode. In this mode, the vehicle prioritizes power output while using only electric energy. HEV-ECO Mode: First switch to HEV mode, then select ECO mode, and the dashboard will display HEV-ECO, indicating hybrid economy mode. This mode balances both power performance and energy consumption. If the battery level is below the set value, the engine will start. If the battery level is above the set value and the vehicle speed is low, the engine will not start. HEV-SPORT Mode: First switch to HEV mode, then select SPORT mode, and the dashboard will display HEV-SPORT, indicating hybrid sport mode. In this mode, the engine will remain on continuously for charging and driving the vehicle, ensuring ample power.
I usually drive a lot for commuting and find that BYD's driving mode switching is quite flexible, mainly divided into three categories. The pure electric mode runs as quietly as an electric vehicle, and the electricity cost for short commutes is as cheap as free; the hybrid mode is the most practical, automatically distributing fuel and electricity for long-distance highway driving; the sport mode indeed accelerates quickly, with noticeable push-back feeling when climbing or overtaking. The eco mode is also frequently used to save fuel by recovering energy to extend the range. The switching button is right on the steering wheel and the center console, just a twist to change. After a year of using the car, I found that reasonable mode switching can reduce fuel consumption by 20%, especially when switching to pure electric in traffic jams, consuming no fuel during start-stop. The power feel varies greatly between different modes, so beginners are advised to try more to find the combination that suits them best.
BYD's mode switching core lies in the energy allocation logic. I've personally disassembled the schematic: there are four common drive modes. Pure electric mode relies on the battery to drive the motor, suitable for commuting within 60 kilometers; hybrid mode is the most complex, where the computer intelligently switches between fuel and electricity based on road conditions; sport mode increases the engine intervention ratio for strong explosive power; energy recovery mode converts braking kinetic energy into electrical energy. The switching strategy is quite smart, automatically increasing torque when going uphill and enhancing recovery intensity when going downhill. After using the DM-i system, I found that it also learns driving habits. For example, since I often drive on mountain roads, the system automatically reserves more battery power to cope with climbing. Behind these modes is the sophisticated algorithm of the vehicle controller.
