• BYD BYD reveals a new low-cost EV with 375 miles range, but this one will be unique BYD revealed the first vehicle under its new Linghui sub-brand. • The Linghui e9 is an all-electric sedan with a cruising range of 375 miles (605 km), butBYD’slatest EV is aimed at a new market. • BYD offers first look at the Linghui e9 EV The e9 is the first model under BYD’s new sub-brand Linghui, launched earlier this month. • BYD said the new sub-brand is aimed at “leading high-value mobility” as an affordable alternative. • While BYD is best known for its low-cost electric vehicles, Linghui is positioned in the commercial space for ride-hailing, fleets, taxis, and corporate or government official use. • Linghui is designed to fill the gap between higher-end luxury vehicles and mass-market models that often lack the software, tech, features, and performance that buyers are increasingly looking for.
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- BYD has launched its new Linghui sub‑brand with the first model, the Linghui e9 sedan. The all‑electric vehicle offers a top CLTC range of 605 km (375 miles) with two battery options (60.5 kWh and 64.3 kWh) and a single front motor of 135-150 kW. Built on the BYD Han platform, the e9 is aimed at commercial fleets, ride‑hailing, taxis and corporate use, filling the gap between high‑end luxury cars and mass‑market models that lack advanced software and performance. The sub‑brand will also introduce the e5, e7 and a plug‑in hybrid M9, expanding BYD’s presence in new market segments.
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