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New affordable electric SUV with drone landing revealed: ‘Interstellar Chariot’

If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3…

New affordable electric SUV with drone landing revealed: ‘Interstellar Chariot’

BYD recently unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept under its Fang Cheng Bao brand, with a unique “interstellar chariot” design. The rugged electric vehicle comes with a drone landing pad and is expected to be priced at less than ,000 (200,000 yuan).

Last June, BYD introduced the Fang Chang Bao brand as its fifth sub-brand, specializing in personalized and professional-grade new energy vehicles (NEVs). The brand’s first vehicle, the Bao 5, was launched in November, followed by announcements of a range of vehicles from off-roaders to sports cars.

During its Spring Conference on April 16, BYD revealed three new models: the flagship Bao 8 SUV, a Super 9 convertible sports car, and the Super 3 rugged SUV concept. The Super 3 will be fully electric, with a chassis inspired by Star Wars and is expected to be named Bao 3 once in production.

The BYD Super 3 electric SUV is targeted towards younger buyers with its unique design and drone landing feature for a “car-to-sky” experience. The vehicle is set to make its debut at Auto China 2024 and is anticipated to have a starting price of around ,500 (200,000 yuan).

In addition to the Super 3, BYD also revealed the Bao 8 SUV, priced at approximately ,00 (500,000 yuan) and designed to compete with the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Super 9 sports car combines speed and art with a space-cockpit interior design.

With the growing popularity of the Bao 5 model, BYD experienced a sales increase in March, selling 3,550 units compared to 2,310 in February. The automaker anticipates further growth with a diverse range of new models in various segments including low-cost, luxury, mid-size SUVs, pickups, and sports cars.

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