BYD Frigate 07
{{Short description|Plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = BYD Frigate 07
| image = 2022 BYD Frigate 07.jpg
| manufacturer = BYD Auto
| aka =
| production = October 2022 – 2025{{Cite web |title=Gasgoo Daily: Mass-produced BYD Huweijian (Frigate) 07 rolls off line |url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70021558.html |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=autonews.gasgoo.com}}
| assembly = China: Xi'an, Shaanxi{{Cite web |title=All about BYD |website=MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal |url=https://www.marklines.com/en/oem/byd |access-date=2023-11-22 }}
| designer = Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{ubl
| Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
}}
| platform =
| related = {{ubl
| BYD Tang (second generation){{Cite web |title=腾势N8、唐DM-p、护卫舰07相比，该怎么选？主要看钱包 |url=https://db.m.auto.sohu.com/model_4382/a/743824349_484936 |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=db.m.auto.sohu.com}}
}}
| engine = {{ubl
| 1.5 L BYD476ZQA DM-i I4 turbo
}}
| battery = {{ubl
| Li-ion (DM-i/ DM-p Super Hybrid special power type Blade battery):
| 18.3-36.8 kWh
}}
| charging = {{ubl
| 3.3 kW AC, 40 kW DC CCS (FWD)
| 6.6 kW AC, 75 kW DC CCS (AWD)
}}
| motor = {{unbulleted list
| Front-wheel-drive (FWD):
| 1×1XM AC permanent magnet synchronous
| All-wheel-drive (AWD):
| 2×1YM AC permanent magnet synchronous
}}
| range = 1200 km (746 mi)
| powerout = {{ubl
| 102 kW (137 hp; 139 PS) (engine)
| 43 kW (57 hp; 58 PS) (electric motor, FWD)
| 193 kW (259 hp; 262 PS) (electric motor, AWD)
| 145 kW (194 hp, 197 PS) (combined, FWD)
| 295 kW (396 hp; 401 PS) (combined, AWD)
}}
| electric_range = {{ubl
| 100-205 km (62-127 mi)
}}
| transmission = E-CVT
| drivetrain = Plug-in hybrid
| wheelbase = {{convert|2820|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4820|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2047–2270|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| successor = BYD Sealion 07 DM-i/DM-p
}}
The BYD Frigate 07 ({{zh|s=|t=|c=比亚迪护卫舰07|p=Bǐyǎdí Hùwèijiàn 07}}), also translated in English sources as the BYD Corvette 07{{Cite web |last=Princewill |first=Hillary |date=2022-12-09 |title=BYD Corvette 07 Launched In China, Starts at $29,150 |url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/12/09/byd-corvette-07-launched-in-china-starts-at-29150/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}} is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD Auto. The second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) of BYD's new "Ocean Series" of plug-in electric vehicles, the Frigate 07 is equipped with the DM-i hybrid technology, and the additional DM-p performance oriented hybrid technology from the PHEVs of the BYD Dynasty series.
Overview
First previewed by the BYD X Dream concept car at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 20, 2021, the production version of the Frigate 07 was unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2022, with the market launch held in December 2022. It is the second vehicle of BYD's 'Warship' series, which comprises PHEVs from the 'Ocean' series.
Charging the Frigate 07 can be done either through a normal household AC plug at 3.3 kW and the all wheel drive version supports a faster 6.6 kW AC charging. All versions of the Frigate 07 support DC fast charging at either 40 kW or 75 kW respectively. The Vehicle-to-Load is supported by all versions of the Frigate 07 and offers up to 6.6 kW.{{cite web|url=https://cnevpost.com/2022/03/17/byd-destroyer-05-officially-launched-prices-start-at-about-18880/|title=BYD Destroyer 05 officially launched, prices start at about $18,880|date=17 March 2022 }}{{cite web|url=https://cnevpost.com/2022/12/09/byd-officially-launches-frigate-07/|title=BYD officially launches Frigate 07, starting at $29,140 after subsidies|author=Phate Zhang|publisher=CnEVPost|date=2022-12-09|access-date=2023-03-13}}
The interior of the Frigate 07 is equipped with a {{convert|15.6|inch}} rotating main screen, 360-degree HD cameras, and app-controlled autonomous parking. Just like the one on the Destroyer 05, The 15.6 inch main touch screen can rotate from landscape to portrait.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/02/16/byd-destroyer-05-dm-i-to-launch-on-the-chinese-car-market-in-march/|title=BYD Destroyer 05 DM-i To Launch On The Chinese Car Market In March|author=Tycho de Feijter|publisher=carnewschina.com|date=2022-02-12|access-date=2022-05-30}}
The Frigate 07 supports the iPhone NFC digital key and also comes with the DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system that provides users with advanced driving-assisting functions including active braking, maintaining lanes, adaptive cruise control, and pedestrian recognition and protection. The Frigate 07 is also the first model from BYD to be equipped with the FSD frequency variable damping dampers and four-link independent rear suspensions.{{cite web|url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2023-byd-frigate-07-phev-detailed|title=2023 BYD Frigate 07 PHEV detailed, not for Australia|author=Mike Costello|publisher=carexpert.com.au|date=2022-12-12|access-date=2023-03-13}}
File:2022 BYD Frigate 07 (rear).jpg|Rear view
File:BYD Frigate 07 004.jpg|Interior
Powertrain
The BYD Frigate 07 is powered by BYD's DM-i and DM-p hybrid EHS system (Electric Hybrid System) in two variants with two battery sizes respectively. Both DM-i and DM-p versions are fitted with a {{convert|102|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} and {{convert|231|Nm|kgm lbft|0|adj=on}} 1.5-litre turbo-charged Xiaoyun Miller cycle petrol engine producing {{cvt|81|kW|hp PS|0}} and a {{convert|60|L|impgal usgal|adj=on}} fuel tank giving the car a combined range of over {{convert|1,200|km|mi|0}} and a fuel economy of {{convert|5.5|L/100km|km/L mpgimp mpgus|1}}. The all wheel drive dual motor DM-p version focuses on performance and has a {{convert|36.8|kWh|adj=on}} Blade lithium iron phosphate battery capable of an electric-only range of {{convert|170|km|mi|0}} (WLTC), powering two electric motors resulting in a combined output of {{cvt|295|kW|hp PS|0}} with {{convert|656|Nm|kgm lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque, while the front wheel drive DM-i version focuses on fuel economy and is equipped with a {{convert|18.3|kWh|adj=on}} Blade lithium iron phosphate battery which is good enough for {{convert|82|km|mi|0}} (WLTC) of pure electric driving range powering a single electric motor with an output of {{cvt|145|kW|hp PS|0}} and {{convert|316|Nm|kgm lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The all wheel drive DM-p version has a {{cvt|0 to 100|km/h|0}} acceleration time of 4.7 seconds, while the front wheel drive DM-i model accelerates from {{cvt|0 to 100|km/h|0}} in 8.5 seconds.{{cite web|url=https://www.arenaev.com/byd_frigate_07_is_the_latest_electric_suv_from_china_and_starts_at_29000-news-1153.php|title=BYD Frigate 07 is the latest electric SUV from China and starts at $29,000|author=Max McDee|publisher=arenaev.com|date=2022-12-13|access-date=2023-03-13}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
!Year !China |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
See also
References
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{{BYD Auto}}
{{BYD timeline 2003 to date}}
Category:Plug-in hybrid vehicles
Category:Partial zero-emissions vehicles
Category:Cars introduced in 2022