Is BYD DM-i a Plug-in Hybrid?
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BYD DM-i is a plug-in hybrid. Here are the specific details: 1. DM-i Hybrid Technology: DM-i has several advantages that lead other hybrid technologies, with the "core concept" being electricity as the main power source and fuel as the supplementary. In terms of architecture, the DM-i Super Hybrid is based on a large-capacity battery and high-power motor. During driving, the vehicle relies on the high-power motor for propulsion, while the gasoline engine's primary function is to charge the battery. 2. Core Components of Hybrid Technology: The core components of BYD's DM-i Super Hybrid Technology are the newly developed Xiaoyun Plug-in Hybrid Special Engine by BYD, which comes in two different 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.