Electric BYD Yuan Up enters Chinese market with 501 km range
Automaker BYD launched the 2027 Yuan Up compact crossover in China on September 20, 2026, introducing configurations that deliver an operating range reaching up to 501 kilometers. The vehicle represents the domestic counterpart of the model distributed across Brazilian dealerships under the Yuan Pro designation and marketed globally as the Atto 2. Engineers updated the interior cabin appointments and incorporated advanced driver-assistance systems into the product catalog.
Marketed domestically as the Yuan Up Feichi Edition, the refreshed lineup provides five individual retail versions utilizing proprietary Blade battery packs with distinct storage capacities. Customers select between an entry-level 32 kWh pack, intermediate 45.12 kWh units, and a range-topping 51.13 kWh module engineered for maximum endurance.
Standard testing under the Chinese CLTC framework certifies driving thresholds of 301 kilometers, 401 kilometers, and 501 kilometers across the respective configurations. The onboard architecture replenishes stored energy from 30 percent to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes when connected to fast-charging infrastructure. Compatible terminal hubs supply the necessary electrical direct current to complete this rapid cycle.
Powertrain specifications and energy storage options
Every Chinese specification now incorporates a single front-mounted electric motor delivering 70 kW of power output. That electric unit generates 95 horsepower and 180 Nm of torque directly to the driven wheels while replacing the earlier 130 kW motor configuration that once provided 177 horsepower to local buyers.
Pricing breakdown across Chinese dealership trims
The starting price for the base model begins at 74,800 yuan for customers seeking the smallest electrical storage volume. Retail values step upward across the catalog depending on the specific equipment levels and factory-installed battery capacities provided on each vehicle tier:
- Yuan Up 301 km: 74,800 yuan
- Yuan Up 401 km Leading: 81,800 yuan
- Yuan Up 401 km Vitality: 89,800 yuan
- Yuan Up 501 km Beyond: 94,800 yuan
- Yuan Up 501 km Excellence: 104,800 yuan
Government subsidies and regional trade-in incentives lower consumer expenditure to an effective band spanning 69,800 yuan to 99,800 yuan. These subsidized amounts translate roughly to 52,000 and 75,000 Brazilian reais before factoring in logistical freight and international import tariffs.
Interior layout adjustments and updated console features
Exterior styling remains identical. The body maintains a total length of 4.31 meters, a width of 1.83 meters, a height of 1.67 meters, and a wheelbase measuring 2.62 meters. These physical dimensions match the proportions seen across the preceding model cycle.
Engineering teams relocated the gear selector to a stalk on the steering column, freeing space on the central console to install a 50-watt cooled wireless smartphone charging pad alongside an updated dual-spoke steering wheel and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. Drivers manage infotainment media through a 12.8-inch rotatable center display powered by DiLink 100 software capable of processing voice commands originating from different seating zones.
Premium trims supply front seats with integrated heating and electronic adjustment for the driver alongside a panoramic glass roof and NFC mobile device entry. Folding the 60:40 split rear bench expands total rear storage capacity to 1,320 liters. Top variants integrate the DiPilot C active package with highway driving assistance and autonomous parking functions.
Technical variations between regional and overseas units
Export models sold through the Brazilian automotive network preserve the stronger 177 horsepower motor that generates 29.6 kgfm of torque. That overseas configuration utilizes a 45.1 kWh battery pack delivering approximately 250 kilometers of driving range under official Inmetro measurement procedures.
BYD also plans to expand the vehicle line with the Atto 2 DM-i plug-in hybrid variant. The upcoming mechanical setup pairs a 1.5-liter gasoline combustion engine with a dedicated electric motor for retail distribution. Showrooms will receive this plug-in option alongside existing all-electric catalog configurations.
