What is the fuel consumption of the Tang DM when the battery is depleted?
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The combined fuel consumption of the Tang DM is 9L/100km. The above figure is the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test cycle. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 6.1-6.6L/100km. The level of a car's fuel consumption is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements usually mean greater power, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier cars also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases the car's resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily during cold starts, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine control unit may command higher idle speeds to warm up the engine, further increasing fuel consumption.
I've been driving the Tang DM for almost two years now, and I have some thoughts on its fuel consumption when the battery is depleted. In city traffic with low battery, my actual measurement is around 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, while highway cruising is even lower. It goes up a bit when using air conditioning or carrying heavy loads. In terms of savings, compared to gasoline SUVs, it saves a lot on monthly fuel costs. BYD's system optimizes engine efficiency, so it doesn't consume much fuel even when the battery is low. I recommend charging frequently to extend the pure electric range—it's both eco-friendly and economical.
