Why can BYD sell the Epi U9 for 1.68 million yuan?
Why can BYD sell cars for 1.68 million yuan? The answer: technology.
On February 25th, the Epi U9 was officially launched, with a new car price of 1.68 million yuan. Positioned as a million-dollar pure electric performance supercar, it is equipped with the Yi Si Fang platform technology and the Yun Chen-X chassis. The latest measured top speed has reached 309.19 km/h, and the measured 0-100 km/h acceleration score can reach 2.36 seconds. Once again, it refreshes the exploration depth and price height of domestic new energy vehicles.
The Epi U9 adopts technologies such as Yi Si Fang, Yun Chen-X, super carbon cockpit, and second-generation CTB batteries, all of which are the latest technological achievements of BYD Group. Among them, the label that represents “Epi U9” is Yun Chen-X (Yi Si Fang has already been applied to Epi U8).
Compared to the past, Yun Chen-X is a direct “reductionist” technology, which is the so-called “street, race, and play” core: it does not compromise, there is no so-called “race track” that must have a low center of gravity, and it must have a high chassis when going out to play. You want it low or high, it is not only about having the “hanging freely” freedom, but also in extreme cases, it can jump up in place.
Let’s take a look at the relevant patents of this advanced Yun Chen-X technology.
It is an active chassis control technology that combines hardware and software. It has achieved full-stack self-research in system design, key component design, software and strategy algorithm development, and matching verification.
Yun Chen technology can be divided into: Yun Chen-C intelligent damping body control system Yun Chen-A intelligent air body control system Yun Chen-P intelligent hydraulic body control system Yun Chen-X, which is the technology that integrates the above three sets of systems
Yun Chen-C intelligent damping body control system
Yun Chen-C is an intelligent damping body control system based on damping control technology and intelligent perception technology. This system has millisecond-level damping adjustment capability and can achieve functions such as anti-dizziness and pitch control.
Patent number: CN115143226A. It proposes a damping suspension with high stiffness and damping characteristics. By setting a controller on the damping suspension, the damping force applied to the second bracket can be controlled, thereby improving the vibration attenuation ability of the damping suspension to meet the vibration reduction requirements of the automobile powertrain.
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Patent number: CN116787982A. It provides a vehicle damping continuously adjustable control device, which can adjust the damping value of the shock absorber in real-time by obtaining vehicle signals and detecting vehicle posture, thereby improving the vehicle’s handling performance, improving the user’s ride comfort, and reducing control costs.
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Yun Chen-A Intelligent Air Body Control System
Yun Chen-A is an intelligent air body control system (air suspension) based on damping control technology, height control technology, and intelligent perception technology, and also has the ability to optionally install stiffness control technology.
Patent number: CN217145568U. Through the vehicle’s intelligent linkage air path system, the dynamic adjustment of the vehicle height and seat is realized, improving the stability and ride comfort of the vehicle. At the same time, the compressor in the gas supply unit can compress the air and store it in the air storage tank when the pressure in the air storage tank reaches the set threshold, realizing dynamic adjustment and storage of air.
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Yun Chen-P: Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System
Yun Chen-P is an intelligent hydraulic body control system based on damping control technology, height control technology, intelligent perception technology, stiffness control technology, and four-wheel linkage technology. This system is mainly designed for million-dollar high-end off-road vehicles, with characteristics such as camping leveling, four-wheel grounding, super durability, and ultra-wide temperature range.
Patent number: CN218805761U. It provides a structure of the hydraulic control assembly and the master cylinder assembly, one of which includes a wire-controlled brake member, and the other includes a mechanical brake cylinder. By setting the first fixed connection structure on the bottom wall of the hydraulic control assembly, the connection reliability between the hydraulic brake system and the vehicle can be improved.
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Patent number: CN219838432U. A hydraulic structure for hydraulic suspension is provided. By setting at least one bending of the decoupling film towards the cover plate and the mounting member, or the end of the decoupling film contacts with at least one of the cover plate and the mounting member, it can effectively reduce the noise generated by vehicle bumps and improve passenger comfort.
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Yun Chen-X is a set of technology that integrates Yun Chen-C, A, and P. Only by integrating these three sets of technologies can it achieve high-end functions such as “0” leaning, “0” pitching, three-wheel driving, vehicle dancing, and jumping in place.
Therefore, Yun Chen-X will enable the Epi U9 to gain a foothold in the market. And Epi Cars has also demonstrated its ambition and unique insights into the future market through this car, telling us that technological innovation is always the core competitiveness.
