What are the differences between BYD Yuan and Yuan Pro?
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Here are the specific differences between BYD Yuan Pro and Yuan: 1. Battery: BYD Yuan Pro is an upgraded version of the current BYD Yuan, featuring BYD's Blade Battery for enhanced safety and durability. 2. Configuration: The base model of Yuan does not include a central control screen, while the sub-base model has an 8-inch screen; Yuan Pro comes with an 8-inch LCD dashboard and a 10.1-inch central control screen across all models. 3. Range: Except for the base 301km version, all other Yuan Pro models have a range of 401km. The Yuan is available in two types based on configuration: 305km and 410km versions.
I drove a BYD Yuan for four years and test drove the Yuan Pro last year, the difference was quite noticeable. The old Yuan only had a 301 km range, and in summer with AC on, it could barely go 240 km before needing a charge. The Yuan Pro comes with a 401 km battery, reaching 80% in half an hour with fast charging. The old Yuan's reversing camera was as blurry as a mosaic, while the Yuan Pro offers HD panoramic imaging, and the steering feels much lighter. The trunk space is 15 cm deeper than the old model, so you don't need to remove the wheels to fit a stroller. Most importantly, the old Yuan has been discontinued, and only pre-2019 models are available in the used car market now, while the Yuan Pro's blade battery is much safer.
As a practitioner who frequently disassembles electric vehicle batteries, I can intuitively say that the core differences between these two models lie in the three-electric system. The Yuan uses ternary lithium batteries, which have lower energy density and are afraid of puncture; the Yuan Pro upgrades to lithium iron phosphate blade batteries, increasing the range from 301 kilometers to 401 kilometers, and the battery pack is directly used as the chassis, lowering the center of gravity. The motor power has been increased from 70kW to 100kW, reducing the 0-60 km/h acceleration time by over two seconds. In terms of smart features, the Yuan Pro adds an NFC phone key and remote air conditioning start, while the older Yuan model doesn't even have app control. The charging port has been moved from the front to the right rear for more convenience, and the fast-charging power has been upgraded from 40kW to 60kW.
For fresh graduates with a budget of 100,000 yuan, the Yuan Pro is highly recommended. The old Yuan model is no longer available as new, and used ones cost around 40,000 yuan but suffer from severe battery degradation. The entry-level Yuan Pro has a guide price of 95,800 yuan, which is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the old model but worth the extra cost: it offers an additional 100 km of range, with a practical winter range of about 280 km when using the heater; it comes standard with six airbags and auto-hold, whereas the old model only had dual airbags; the central control screen has been upgraded from 8 inches to a 10.1-inch rotating display. The body is also larger, comfortably seating three adults in the back and easily fitting two 28-inch suitcases in the trunk.
