What are the reasons for the insufficient production capacity of BYD Song Plus DM-i?
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Mainly due to battery supply issues. Below are the relevant details: 1. Two versions: The BYD Song Plus DM-i comes in two versions with pure electric ranges of 51km and 110km. The 51km range version accelerates from 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds, with a fuel consumption as low as 4.4L/100km when the battery is depleted. The 110km version can achieve a maximum pure electric range of 110km and a combined range of over 1200km on a full tank. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds, with a fuel consumption of 4.5L/100km when the battery is depleted. 2. Configuration: The new vehicle comes standard with features such as soundproof glass, tire pressure display, 360-degree panoramic imaging, a 12.8-inch rotatable central control screen, DiLink 3.0 system, in-car Bluetooth, a 9-speaker audio system, OTA remote upgrades, rear seat angle adjustment, electric folding and heating/defrosting for the exterior rearview mirrors, keyless entry/start, mobile NFC key, and rear privacy glass.
I've been paying close attention to supply chain issues. The production capacity of the BYD Song Plus DM-i can't keep up mainly due to the severe global chip shortage. Since last year, the pandemic has also affected the supply of imported components, leading to frequent shortages of critical parts on our production lines. Additionally, the soaring prices and unstable supply of battery raw materials have compounded the problem. Although BYD is making efforts to expand production lines, equipment installation and debugging take time, and worker training can't keep up with the pace. With order volumes skyrocketing and consumer buying frenzies not subsiding, even overtime work at factories struggles to meet demand. This isn't just BYD's problem—it's a pain point for the entire automotive industry. I recommend focusing on supply chain optimization and localized production to alleviate these issues.