BYD's second-generation Yuan PLUS Intelligent Driving Edition: a new benchmark for A-class pure electric SUVs in the era of intelligent driving equality

On March 5, 2025, BYD Dynasty series added another masterpiece - the second-generation Yuan PLUS Intelligent Driving Edition was officially launched at a price of 115,800 to 145,800 yuan. This global strategic model, with cumulative sales exceeding nearly one million units, has not only redefined the value standard of A-class pure electric SUVs through innovation and upgrades in five dimensions, but also brought high-end intelligent driving technology into the 120,000 yuan price range, creating a new era of "smart equality".

The new car is based on the Dragon Face 3.0 design language and innovatively incorporates the concept of "powerful trend running". The parametric gradient grille presents a unique digital beauty in the sun through the dynamic combination of 1,280 sets of diamond-shaped units.

The newly added intelligent driving status indicator light on the side of the car, combined with the 0.26Cd ultra-low wind resistance design of the 18-inch wind-breaking wheels, perfectly integrates functionality and aerodynamics.

The through-type Chinese taillights at the rear are made of 128 LED beads arranged in a three-dimensional pattern. When lit at night, they flow like silk, inheriting traditional culture while highlighting the technological texture.

As the first BYD model equipped with the DiPilot 100 system, its perception network is a luxurious configuration: the Erlang Shen three-dimensional forward-looking system consists of an 8-megapixel camera with a maximum detection distance of 350 meters; 5 panoramic cameras achieve 270° environmental perception, and cooperate with 12 ultrasonic radars to achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy.

Actual measured data show that the system's success rate in ramp merging scenarios has increased to 98.6%, supporting 1,000 kilometers of zero takeover on the national highway network. Even more groundbreaking is the full-scenario parking system, which can identify diagonal parking spaces through the BEV+Occupancy algorithm and, combined with the mobile phone remote control parking function, improves parking efficiency by 40% compared to traditional methods.

The cockpit innovation breaks the traditional design thinking and adopts the concept of "scenario-driven configuration". The unique -6℃-50℃ wide-range temperature control car refrigerator in the same class, combined with the rear 7.1L×2 modular storage compartment, can accommodate 24 cans of drinks and baby milk warmers at the same time.

The "lunch break mode" developed for urban white-collar workers creates a mobile third space through a combination of comfortable seats + multi-color rhythmic ambient lights + beauty soft light mirrors, combined with 50W air-cooled wireless fast charging. The central control area released by the electronic hand-gear design, and the newly added smart key sensing area and glasses box show a deep insight into the user's detailed needs. Continuing the advantages of the e-platform 3.0 architecture, the new car is equipped with a 150kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds and a maximum speed of 160km/h. The blade battery pack uses CTP grouping technology, and the volume utilization rate is increased to 67%. Combined with the wide temperature range heat pump technology, the winter endurance loss is reduced by 20%.

In terms of charging efficiency, 30%-80% fast charging takes 30 minutes. Although it is not as good as the 15-minute super charging performance of Deep Blue S05, the standard VTOL mobile power station can output 3.3kW of electricity, expanding multiple scenarios such as camping power supply.

At present, BYD's Yuan has few competitors in the market, and the Deep Blue S05 is one of the strongest competitors.

Although the Deep Blue S05 has advantages in space (wheelbase is 30mm longer), power (25kW more) and chassis (five-link rear suspension), BYD has created an integrated "car-machine-cloud" ecosystem through the deep integration of the DiLink 100 smart cockpit and the Eye of God C system, building a moat with brand premium and smart ecology. More importantly, the verification experience of Yuan PLUS in 116 markets around the world has given it an advantage in extreme climate adaptability (-30℃ to 60℃) and road compliance (meeting E-NCAP/IIHS standards).

The launch of the second-generation Yuan PLUS Intelligent Driving Edition marks the entry of new energy vehicle competition into a new stage of "intelligent inclusiveness". By reducing the cost of high-end intelligent driving by 45%, BYD has not only consolidated its leading position in the A-class pure electric SUV market, but also promoted the process of technological equality in the entire industry.

As the City Memory Navigation function will soon be pushed through OTA, this strategic model that carries BYD's technological equality is writing an era chapter that brings smart driving into thousands of households. On the balance of intelligence and cost-effectiveness, the Yuan PLUS Smart Driving Edition has already found the golden fulcrum to leverage the market.