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Small Footprint, Big Presence
“Fierce-Cute” Aesthetic: A closed grille, floating roof, and full-width taillights create a sporty silhouette. “Sasha Gray” paint dominates sales for its stain resistance. Female buyers (69%) applaud its style.
Flaws Exposed: Hard plastic rear doors and inconsistent panel gaps mar premium aspirations.
Powertrain: City Hero, Highway Zero
Specs: 45.12kWh Blade Battery, CLTC 401km range. Motor output unlisted, but acceleration praised for “leaving petrol cars at lights” .
Range Reality Check:
✅ Urban Use: 95% real-world efficiency (380km achieved) ；
❌ Highway Cruising: Plummets to 54% at 100km/h; winter HVAC slashes range by 30% .
Charging: 30-min DC fast charge (80%); 5.6-6.5kW on AC home chargers .
Interior & Tech: The Cost-Cutting Paradox
Youthful but Cheap: Blue-white upholstery feels fresh, yet hard plastics dominate. Manual seats and a 10.1″ base infotainment screen betray budget constraints .
Intelligent… Sometimes:
High trim’s APA self-parking wins new-driver fans ；
Low trim’s DiLink Lite OS frustrates: Offline maps unavailable, basic voice commands, system freezes .
Quality Gremlins: Rain-induced rattles and faulty door handles (fixed under warranty) reported .
Driving Dynamics: Agile but Noisy
City Slicker: Short wheelbase enables razor-sharp maneuvering, though stiff suspension amplifies bumps. Road/wind noise overwhelms past 80km/h—trails rivals like Dolphin .
Space Wizardry: Foldable rear seats expand storage (fits 24″ suitcase + bags), yet tiny default trunk irks .
Verdict: A Specialist, Not an All-Rounder
The Yuan UP 2024 shines as a stylish, miserly, city-savvy EV with Blade Battery safety cred. Yet its highway range anxiety, tech deficiencies, and noise issues expose the perils of cost engineering. If BYD addresses software via OTA and offers extended range, it could evolve from “niche gem” to “mainstream star.” For now, it’s perfect only for those seeking pure urban utility—nothing more, nothing less .
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