- BYD F3DM
Infobox Automobile
name = BYD F3DM
manufacturer =BYD Auto
parent_company =
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production = 2008
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class =plug-in hybrid sedan
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wheelbase = Auto mm|2600|1
length = Auto mm|4533|1
width = Auto mm|1705|1
height = Auto mm|1490|1
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electric_range = 60 miles
related =BYD F3 BYD F6DM Toyota Corolla Fact|date=August 2008
designer =The BYD F3DM is a planned
plug-in hybrid compact sedan slated for production in 2009 in China and 2010 in Europe. [Martinez, N. (7 April 2008) [http://wot.motortrend.com/6237544/auto-news/byd-china-looking-to-build-euro-hybrids-by-2010/index.html "BYD China looking to build Euro hybrids by 2010"] "Motor Trend"] The F3DM was introduced at the 2008Geneva Motor Show .The company's parent is currently the world's largest producer of cellphone batteries. BYD says the car will have a 60 mile
all-electric range with an auxiliary engine to allow operation in the hybrid mode. [ [http://www.caranddriver.com/news/auto_shows/2008_geneva_auto_show_auto_shows/concept_debuts/byd_f3dm_hybrid_concept_auto_shows BYD F3DM Hybrid Concept debut at 2008 Geneva Auto Show] "Car and Driver"] Preliminary pricing reports indicated that it would sell for about 100,000Chinese Yuan ($15,000 USD), [ [http://www.wippz.com/wippz_blog/2008/08/22/the-cheapest-hybrid-will-be-sold-in-china/ The cheapest hybrid will be sold in China] "Wippz.com"] although more recent reports suggest that its retail price will be closer to $25,000 USD. [ [http://www.portlandtribune.com/sustainable/story.php?story_id=122090792762233800 "Portland to electric car maker BYD Auto: Build your car here. Please!"] "Pamplin Media Group"]ee also
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