BYD Bao 3 SUV and Bao 9 Sports Car patented. Will they launch in India?
- BYD has filed patents for two new vehicles. As of now, it is not confirmed whether these vehicles will make its way to the Indian market or not.
After finding success with its electric vehicles, BYD India has filed patents for two new cars - Bao 3 SUV and Bao 9 Sports Car. The Bao 3 is an off-road electric vehicle that is the production version of the Super 3 concept car. On the other hand, the Bao 9 is a sports car that is a production version of the Super 9 concept car. It is important to note that filing a patent does not mean that the manufacturer will launch the vehicle in the market. Sometimes, the patents are filed just to protect the design of the product.
BYD Bao 3
The Bao 3 is an off-road electric SUV that is under the Fang Cheng Bao brand which is a subsidiary of the BYD. Fang Cheng Bao usually caters to enthusiasts so they usually sell vehicles such as off-roaders and performance cars. The Bao 3 has a boxy profile so that the overhangs are short. The door handles sit flush with the bodywork to optimize airflow.
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60.48 kWh
521 km
1998 cc
MultipleIn terms of dimensions, the Bao 3 measures 4,605 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and stands 1,720 mm tall in height. The wheelbase measures 2,745 mm. The vehicle has a kerb weight of 2,150 kg. Its approach angle is measured at 25°, while the departure angle is rated at 28°. The Bao 3 features a four-wheel drive system powered by dual electric motors, with the front motor delivering 150 PS and the rear motor generating 300 PS. It is also equipped with BYD’s state-of-the-art Blade battery packs.
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BYD Bao 9
Bao 9 is designed by Wolfgang Eggert, who also worked with brands like Audi and Lamborghini. The design is a bit similar to the Lamborghini's Aventador J. Bao 9 comes with a sleek profile with scissor doors, dual tail lamps and a rear spoiler. There are only two seats made up of carbon fibre for the occupants. Carbon Fibre helps in increasing the rigidity while decreasing the weight. The cockpit itself is inspired by spacecraft so the centre console, steering wheel and buttons. As of now, specs of the Bao 9 are not revealed.
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