What is BYD's ECO mode?
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ECO refers to the vehicle's economical driving mode function. ECO is an English abbreviation formed from Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving), and Optimization (power). The Eco mode is further divided into active eco driving mode and non-active eco driving mode. When the eco indicator light on the dashboard illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's economical mode has been activated. Eco mode is categorized into active and non-active types. The difference lies in the fact that the active type has a dedicated button, allowing the driver to choose whether to activate it. When the driver presses the eco mode switch, the dashboard indicator light immediately turns on, and the vehicle automatically begins adjusting settings such as throttle opening, transmission shift logic, and air conditioning output power. The non-active eco mode does not have a dedicated button. When the dashboard eco indicator light illuminates, it serves merely as a reminder function. The eco mode automatically evaluates your driving behavior. If your current driving operation achieves the optimal fuel supply, the dashboard will simultaneously display the eco indicator light. Most vehicles employ the active eco driving mode, meaning they have a dedicated switch button. During daily driving, the eco mode can generally be activated. However, it is unnecessary to enable eco mode when the speed exceeds 120 km/h, during idle parking, in N/P gear, or in manual mode, especially when climbing hills. In such scenarios, the eco mode fails to demonstrate its fuel-saving characteristics and may even affect the vehicle's power. Additionally, the eco mode typically becomes ineffective under the following circumstances: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, the system prioritizes speed, causing the eco mode to deactivate automatically. During idle parking or when in N/P gear or manual mode, the eco mode may also become ineffective. When high torque output is required, such as during hill climbing, the engine control unit prioritizes ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the eco mode will not function in such cases.
When driving a BYD car, I found that the ECO mode is a setting designed to save electricity and fuel. It optimizes power output and air conditioning intensity to make your driving more energy-efficient. For example, the throttle response becomes smoother, not as aggressive as in normal mode, avoiding unnecessary acceleration and energy waste; the air conditioning also automatically adjusts to a low-consumption mode, saving electricity or fuel. In urban traffic jams, turning on ECO helps extend the driving range, reduces the number of charging sessions, and saves money. I think this mode is particularly suitable for daily commuting, fostering good driving habits, extending battery life, and benefiting the environment by reducing carbon emissions.
