BYD Sub-brand Linghui Launches E7 Sedan, Targeting Ride-hailing Market With Flash Charging
TheLinghui e7 is the first model from the new BYD brand, with a starting price of 95,800 yuan ($14,050). For details, please visit CnEVPost.
news.futunn.comHere are the latest details I can share about BYD Linghui e7 EV from recent reports:
- Launch and positioning: BYD has unveiled the Linghui e7 as the first model from its Linghui sub-brand, targeting ride-hailing fleets and private users alike. It’s positioned as a low-cost, midsize electric sedan designed for high-usage scenarios, including taxi and ride-hailing services.[3][4][7]
- Price and variants: The e7 is offered across multiple trims with prices roughly starting around RMB 95,800 and topping around RMB 115,800, depending on the configuration.[1][4][10][3]
- Range and charging: The model features multiple range options up to about 550 km CLTC (depending on version) and BYD’s flash charging capability, aiming for very rapid top-ups (about 5 minutes to 70% in tests, with close to full charge in around 9 minutes for certain configurations).[1][3]
- Platform and build: It uses BYD’s Blade Battery family and is built on an updated platform tailored for durability and high-mileage operation, with emphasis on cold-weather performance via heat pump A/C.[3][1]
- Availability: Display units and initial batches have begun reaching dealerships and regulatory filings have been completed in China, with the model being cataloged by MIIT and entering dealership networks across numerous cities.[2][6][3]
Illustrative snapshot
- The Linghui e7 measures approximately 4,780 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,530 mm in height, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase, targeting a mid-size sedan footprint for fleet use.[1][3]
- It’s designed to operate under BYD’s Linghui branding, aiming to balance commercial viability with consumer appeal in the Chinese market.[7][3]
Would you like a brief, side-by-side table of trims, estimated range (CLTC), and charging times, or a country-by-country availability note if you’re considering outside China? I can also pull up links to the most recent press releases or dealer pricing sheets.
Citations:
- Linghui e7 launch and specs overview.[3]
- Price range and trim variants.[4][10][1]
- Range, charging, and battery tech details.[1][3]
- Availability and regulatory filings.[6][2]
- Dimensions and platform notes.[3][1]