2/ The e-platform 3.0 will enable EVs to accelerate 0-100km in under 2.9 seconds, with a range of 1000km (621mi). Yes, 1000km. With BYD's 800V flash charging technology, the platform can recharge 150km (93mi) in only 5 minutes. For comparison, Tesla recharges 75mi in 5 minutes. pic.twitter.com/p9zqfEIuT8

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

4/ Last year, BYD unveiled battery cell-to-pack (CTP) technology with its new Blade battery in BYD Han. The new e-platform 3.0 integrates Blade prismatic cells into the chassis of the "skateboard"—an industry first—doubling torsional stiffness of the chassis. pic.twitter.com/Tld5Udypgj

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

6/ BYD is doing the vehicle operating system, “BYD OS”, in-house, which comes at a bit of a shock. BYD OS is a complete decoupling of software and hardware, which will lower manufacturing costs, maintenance costs, and make OTA updates much easier and more frequent. pic.twitter.com/TVibsspiiP

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

8/ BYD will use e-platform in its own cars, as well as share the platform w/ other companies. Wang Chuanfu cited BYD's 3 recent JVs w/ @Daimler , @Toyota , & @DidiChuxingCo as companies that may utilize the platform. Like w/ Blade, Wang believes every major OEM will come knocking. pic.twitter.com/4OAExSfotZ

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

10/ EA1, still-dubbed "Dolphin" (but not officially), is geared toward younger urbanites.

Almost every Westerner whom I've asked their opinion of its style are not fond of it, but young (and old) Chinese netizens seem to LOVE it. pic.twitter.com/A0Zxx2yv2h

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

12/ Wolfgang then unveiled BYD's new concept SUV, X DREAM. Unlike many other companies' concept cars, this concept car looks like it could actually make it to production.

Photo from @SinoAutoInsight $BYDDF $BYDDY pic.twitter.com/0uygkdPdwZ

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

14/ Lastly, BYD unveiled this year's version of Tang DM-i. PHEV's are still important to transitioning more people to sustainable transport, but not nearly as exciting. pic.twitter.com/Moi2kc3iYO

— Bridget McCarthy (@bridgemccarthy_) April 19, 2021

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