What type of batteries does BYD use?
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BYD vehicles utilize two types of batteries: ternary lithium batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries. The primary difference between these two batteries lies in their cathode materials. Below are the distinctions between these battery types: 1. The cathode of lithium iron phosphate batteries is made from lithium iron phosphate, while the cathode of ternary lithium batteries is composed of ternary materials. Ternary lithium batteries boast higher energy density and are lighter in weight, making them more suitable for passenger vehicles. Consequently, most pure electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) employ ternary lithium batteries. Before venturing into automobile manufacturing, BYD was already a battery producer and had become the world's second-largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries. 2. BYD offers a wide range of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Additionally, BYD-manufactured pure electric buses have been exported for international use. Plug-in hybrid vehicles differ from conventional hybrid vehicles in that the latter cannot be charged using an external power source, whereas plug-in hybrids can recharge their power batteries externally. Plug-in hybrids exhibit longer range in pure electric mode compared to conventional hybrids, and their total range often exceeds that of standard pure electric vehicles. In China, plug-in hybrid vehicles are classified as new energy vehicles and are eligible for green license plates. Many consumers have purchased plug-in hybrid vehicles encouraged by national policies.
