BYD Ocean-X Concept (2021)

Concept car · 2021 · Electric

BYD Ocean-X Concept

The concept that launched BYD's e-Platform 3.0 and Ocean design

BYD unveiled the Ocean-X on September 8, 2021 alongside its e-Platform 3.0. A mid-size sporty electric sedan, it showcased the platform's cell-to-body blade batteries, an integrated 'eight-in-one' electric powertrain and dual-motor all-wheel drive. BYD quoted up to 270 kW for the high-performance version, a 0-100 km/h time as low as 2.9 seconds, a slippery 0.21 drag coefficient and a platform capable of over 1,000 km range with a heat-pump system operating from -30 to 60 C. It previewed BYD's Ocean-series design and the later Seal sedan.

Key facts

  • Type: Mid-size electric sports sedan
  • Powertrain: '8-in-1' dual-motor AWD
  • Peak power: Up to 270 kW (high-performance)
  • 0-100 km/h: As low as 2.9 sec
  • Drag coefficient: 0.21
  • Platform: e-Platform 3.0 (blade battery, >1,000 km capable)

Production

  • Status: Reached production
  • 2021 concept that previewed the production BYD Seal (Han-based Ocean series sedan) launched in 2022.
  • Revealed at BYD e-Platform 3.0 launch (September 2021)

Source: InsideEVs