What is the fuel consumption of the Han DM when the battery is depleted?
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When the Han DM runs out of battery, its fuel consumption is 6-8 liters per 100 kilometers. Here are some factors that can affect a car's fuel consumption: Impact of temperature on fuel consumption fluctuations: This is a normal phenomenon. Generally, in winter when temperatures are low, fuel consumption tends to increase, almost comparable to the fuel consumption when using air conditioning in summer. This is because lower temperatures cause the engine to dissipate more heat. Vehicle not maintained for a long time: Dirty engine oil and air filters can also lead to increased fuel consumption. Dirty engine oil results in poor lubrication, increasing resistance in the engine's moving parts, which requires more energy to overcome, thereby increasing fuel consumption. Insufficient tire pressure: Insufficient tire pressure increases the contact area between the tires and the ground, leading to higher friction and greater driving resistance, which in turn increases fuel consumption.
I think the BYD Han DM has pretty low fuel consumption in charge-sustaining mode. I've been driving this car for a while now, and my daily commute fuel consumption is around 5.5 liters per 100 km. On highways, it can drop to about 5 liters, while in congested city traffic, it may rise to over 6 liters. It really depends on how you drive—gentle acceleration and less braking help control fuel consumption. Additionally, when the battery level drops below 15%, the engine kicks in, but it doesn’t consume as much fuel as a pure gasoline car. However, it’s recommended to charge regularly to avoid frequent charge-sustaining mode. In winter, cold starts may increase fuel consumption by about 0.5 liters due to reduced battery efficiency. Overall, the charge-sustaining mode doesn’t affect acceleration performance, and the car drives quite stably. In the long run, the hybrid design saves a lot on fuel costs compared to pure gasoline cars in the same class.
