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26-604: A testing program was launched in the U.S. in December 2010 with the participation of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). The F3DM was expected to go on sale in the U.S. in 2012 at a price of US$ 28,800 before any government incentives . In October 2011 BYD announced that retail sales will be delayed due to the lack of charging infrastructure . In April 2012 BYD announced that due to its low sales,

52-576: A third of the price of an F3DM) and was China's best-selling model. Since March 29, 2010, BYD Auto began selling the F3DM to the general public in Shenzhen , Guangdong Province , but only 28 units were sold during the first three months and all were sold to the Shenzhen local government. Among the reasons cited for the slow sales are the lack of infrastructure to charge , the high battery cost, and also

78-579: A total of 14,430 mi (23,220 km) accumulated by the fleet, of which ~10,430 miles (16,790 km) were traveled in all-electric mode, representing 72.3 percent of the total mileage logged by the HACLA fleet, and only 4,000 miles (6,400 km) using gasoline. The F3DM was scheduled to begin retail sales in the U.S. in 2012 at a price of US$ 28,800 before any federal and local incentives . In October 2011 BYD opened its headquarters in Los Angeles,

104-613: A year behind schedule, and announced that retail sales will be delayed due to the lack of charging infrastructure . Sales of the F3DM began in Spain at a price of €27,585 in August 2011. A total of 8 units were sold in 2011, followed by two more cars in 2012. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include

130-467: Is 30 mpg ‑US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg ‑imp ). On December 15, 2008, the F3DM began selling for 149,800 yuan (about USD 21,900). In April 2009, the CEO Wang Chuanfu announced the price will be lowered to increase sales, but currently the price of a 2010 F3DM (with solar panels) is up to 169,800 yuan (US$ 25,792). Wang also wants an independent verification of

156-434: Is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The BYD F3 features a 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter, Mitsubishi Orion engine (4G15S) with distributor-less Bosch ignition and fuel injection . The vehicle boasts Euro 4 emissions standards. Engine output is 78 kW (105 hp). Fuel efficiency is rated at approx 4.7 L/100 km (60 mpg ‑imp ; 50 mpg ‑US ). A 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Orion engine (4G18)

182-531: Is powered by Mitsubishi's 4G-series four-cylinder engines for early models. Between 2011 and 2013, the BYD F3 was assembled in Russia , at TagAZ factory. In March 2014, the first generation BYD F3 was facelifted and started production that year alongside the second generation model. It was given a new grille, headlights, tail lights, bumpers, wheels and mirrors. It runs on a 1.5-litre four cylinder engine known as

208-527: Is powered by the same 1.5 liter inline-four engine with 109 hp, mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The facelift features redesigned front ends and rear ends. The first-generation F3 made a return in 2019 for the 2020 model year with the only one trim level available known as the Classic version. The same 1.5 litre engine is standard known as the BYD473QF and

234-715: The BYD F3DM plug-in hybrid version, and the larger and more premium BYD G3 and BYD L3 . The second generation model was launched in 2012 as a more premium option called the Surui. The second generation model was sold alongside the first generation facelift models and spawned the more upmarket BYD Qin which later replaced the Surui and fits inline with the rest of the Dynasty series BYD models. The first generation BYD F3 commenced production in September 2005. The original F3

260-587: The BYD L3 was also introduced in several export markets as the New F3 . Transmission choices are a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual clutch gearbox. In February 2015, the F3 was facelifted again known as the "third generation" F3. The facelift included new headlights and tail lights, bumpers and a new dashboard available for the 2016 model year. It runs on the same 1.5 BYD473QE engine. The turbocharged engine

286-545: The BYD473QE producing 107 horsepower. This engine has been the signature for the F3 since 2011. A turbocharged 1.5-litre engine is also available as the BYD476ZQA producing 151 horsepower. Transmission choices for this model are 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.5-litre turbo engine was discontinued in mid-2015. The first generation BYD F3 received another facelift in 2016. The updated F3

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312-431: The 1.0-liter gasoline engine to extend the range another 300 miles (480 km) while charging the batteries. The onboard overnight-charger allows to charge the plug-in hybrid in less than 7 hours, allowing HACLA to install standard 220VAC outlets in its EV fleet parking areas. In April 2011 BYD reported that the HACLA fleet achieved an average of 88 miles per US gallon (2.7 L/100 km) equivalent (MPG-e) based on

338-540: The BYD F3 include the BYD F3DM ( plug-in hybrid ), BYD F3R (hatchback), BYD L3 , BYD G3 (slightly larger version), and BYD Surui (luxury version). In 2009, BYD introduced the G3 as an updated/upgraded compact class vehicle, however the F3 will continue to be sold in domestic markets. In April 2012, the second generation BYD F3 Plus , also called Surui , was launched at the Beijing Auto Show . During 2013,

364-577: The F3DM was to be replaced by the BYD Qin (pronounced “Chin”) plug-in hybrid, which was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition . Qin deliveries in China began in mid December 2013. As of May 2013, the F3DM was no longer in production, but the remaining stock was sold by October 2013. The F3DM was introduced at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show , preceded by the F6DM concept car which

390-529: The F3DM's 1-liter 3-cylinder engine kicks in to bring the battery charge as close as possible to 30%, effectively extending the range of the vehicle just like the Chevrolet Volt does. The F3DM has a direct connection between the gasoline engine and the wheels that is useful when accelerating onto a highway, just like the Prius . Under high-load circumstances, the 68 horsepower gasoline engine combines with

416-596: The batteries have been reported to be unreliable. As the F3DM nearly doubles the price of cars that run on conventional fuel, BYD expects subsidies from the local government to make the plug-in affordable to personal buyers. Similar subsidies are expected in other cities. On June 1, 2010, the Chinese government announced a trial program to provide incentives to carmakers up to 50,000 yuan (~US$ 7,320) for plug-in hybrids that will benefit residents in five cities: Shanghai , Shenzhen , Hangzhou , Hefei and Changchun . After

442-481: The cabin. BYD says the car will have a 100 kilometres (60 mi) all-electric range as well as a gasoline engine that allows operation in hybrid mode that extend the range for an additional 480 kilometres (300 mi). The electric range assumes the car is traveling at a constant speed of 50 km/h, which is not likely to reflect real-world usage. The F3DM has a roof-mounted large solar panel capable of providing electric energy to run vehicle accessories such as

468-470: The car's on-road performance. During its first year in the market the F3DM plug-in sold only 48 vehicles to corporate and government customers. The premium price of the plug-in and lack of government subsidies are the main reasons cited by BYD for slow sales; others mention poor quality and "crude transitions" between electric and gasoline power. During 2009 BYD Auto sold 290,963 of the gasoline-powered F3s , which starts at 59,800 yuan (~US$ 8,750, just over

494-474: The details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 226678467 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:32:00 GMT BYD F3 The BYD F3 is a compact car that was produced by the Chinese car manufacturer BYD between 2005 and 2021. The first BYD vehicle of their own design, production of the first generation model commenced in September 2005. A few variants were introduced including

520-419: The electric motors to deliver a total of 168 horsepower (125 kW). BYD calls the F3DM is a dual-mode vehicle because it allows the driver to manually switch from all-electric to plug-in hybrid operation. The hybrid powertrain uses a 1.0-liter engine with battery-assisted acceleration at low speeds and the gasoline engine clutches to drive the wheels when more power is required. The estimated fuel economy

546-561: The plug-in subsidy is discounted from the F3DM cost, its sales price would be still almost US$ 5,900 higher than the gasoline-powered F3 model. A total of 417 units were delivered in 2010, with BYD claiming that they could not build enough batteries to meet demand. A total of 613 units were sold during 2011, 1,201 units in 2012, and 1,005 units during the first ten months of 2013. Sales ended in October 2013, and cumulative sales reached 3,284 F3DMs since December 2008. Source: A testing program

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572-464: The radio and climate control. The F3DM has two alternating current electric motors , a 50-kilowatt unit that drives the wheels and a 25-kilowatt helper that can send power to the wheels or generate electricity through regenerative braking . The two motors provide all the propulsion until the charge level of the F3DM's batteries reaches 20%, then after this threshold the car automatically switches from electric mode operation to hybrid mode. At that point,

598-636: Was first unveiled in the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. BYD uses a 16 kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO 4 ) for the F3DM. BYD has said their LiFePO 4 batteries are "inherently safe" because they are more chemically stable, although they pack less energy in each cell (100 Wh/kg), compared with more conventional lithium-ion (LiCoO 2 ) batteries (150 to 200 Wh/kg). The F3DM battery pack consist of 100 3.3-volt cells stored under

624-477: Was launched in December 2010 with the participation of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), which leased ten F3DMs for US$ 400 a month for one year. The trial F3DM sedans delivered to HACLA have an all-electric range of 40 to 60 miles (64 to 97 km) and drivers can manually switch the vehicle to stay in all-electric vehicle (EV mode). For trips longer than 60 miles the vehicle can be manually switched to plug-in-hybrid electric, which engages

650-503: Was not available. Transmission are a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. Pricing ranges from CN¥ 55,900 to CN¥ 77,900. As of 2019, the F3 is still sold on the market alongside the Surui and the E5, powered by the BYD473QE engine paired to a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox. It was available with four trim levels known as Classic, Fashion, Elite and Exclusive with

676-939: Was standard. Engine output is 73.5 kW (99 hp) while fuel efficiency is rated at approx 5 L/100 km (56 mpg ‑imp ; 47 mpg ‑US ). The Mitsubishi engines were then replaced by new BYD engines from 2011 onwards. The transmission MaTriX is a 5-speed manual transmission. Three point safety belts, power steering, alloy wheels fitted with 195/60 R15 tires, 4-wheel ABS disk brake system as standard, LED tail lights, and halogen headlights. The BYD F3 owner can choose from three trim packages (GL-i, GL-X, and GL- Xi). All models come with standard equipment: AC, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, electric windows and mirrors. Optional equipment includes upgraded leather seats, 3rd brake-light, driver and passenger airbags, auxiliary front fog lights and upgraded audio / IVI (in vehicle infotainment). Color schemes are white, black, champagne, and red, with black being most common. Derivatives of

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