What does BYD 542 represent?

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GemmaDella
07/30/25 5:18am
5 represents an acceleration time of less than 5 seconds, 4 stands for four-wheel drive, and 2 indicates a combined fuel consumption of less than 2L per 100 kilometers. The Tang is BYD's first 542 strategic model, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 4.9 seconds, equipped with an advanced electric four-wheel drive system, and a fuel consumption of only 2 liters per 100 kilometers. Relevant information about 0-100km/h acceleration is as follows: Introduction: 0-100km/h acceleration time refers to the time taken to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h, which is the most intuitive reflection of a car's power. Generally, 1.6L compact cars achieve 0-100km/h acceleration in 11 to 13 seconds, 2.0T mid-size sedans in 7 to 8 seconds, while supercars mostly achieve it in less than 3.8 seconds. Note: Since different environmental temperatures, road conditions, vehicle wear conditions, and even the amount of remaining fuel in the tank can affect test results, there are no two identical acceleration test results. Moreover, the 'gold content' of 0-100km/h acceleration results marked by different manufacturers varies, so the reference value has certain differences.
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