The BYD Leopard 5 is a mid-size, plug-in hybrid SUV designed for both city and off-road use, featuring a robust body-on-frame structure and a “Cloud-Car” intelligent chassis system. It offers a combined range of around 1,200 km, a 125 km all-electric range, and supports fast charging. Its performance includes a total output of about 680 hp and 760 Nm of torque, a top speed of 180 km/h, and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The interior includes a large display, Nappa leather seats with heating and ventilation, and advanced driver assistance systems.

Performance and drivetrain

• Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
• Total System Output: Approximately 680 hp (485 kW in some configurations) and 760 Nm of torque
• Engine: 1.5L turbocharged engine
• Electric Motors: Front and rear dual-motor setup
• Transmission: E-CVT continuously variable transmission
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
• Top Speed: 180 km/h
• Drive: Four-wheel drive (4WD)

Battery and charging

• Battery Capacity: 31.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery
• All-Electric Range: 125 km (CLTC)
• Combined Range: Around 1,200 km
• Fast Charging: 0-80% in approximately 15 minutes
• Slow Charging: 0-80% in approximately 5 hours

Dimensions and capacity

• Dimensions: 4890 mm (length) x 1970 mm (width) x 1920 mm (height)
• Wheelbase: 2800 mm
• Seating: 5-seater
• Cargo Space: 1,069 liters with the second row folded down

Interior features

• Infotainment: Large multi-screen system, often with a head-up display (HUD)
• Seating: Nappa leather seats with heating and ventilation for front seats; heating for second-row seats. Some higher trims include massage functions and memory seats for the driver
• Connectivity: Wireless 50W charger and USB ports
• Other: Refrigerator (on some models), intelligent parking system, and voice interaction

Technology and safety

• Driver Assistance: Level 2 assisted driving capabilities, including adaptive cruise control, forward and backward park radar, and automatic parking
• Chassis: Yunian-P intelligent chassis system
• Off-road: Body-on-frame structure with front and rear differential locks
• Lighting: LED daytime running lights, headlights, and high beams

The BYD Leopard 5 is a mid-size, plug-in hybrid SUV designed for both city and off-road use, featuring a robust body-on-frame structure and a “Cloud-Car” intelligent chassis system. It offers a combined range of around 1,200 km, a 125 km all-electric range, and supports fast charging. Its performance includes a total output of about 680 hp and 760 Nm of torque, a top speed of 180 km/h, and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The interior includes a large display, Nappa leather seats with heating and ventilation, and advanced driver assistance systems.

Performance and drivetrain

• Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
• Total System Output: Approximately 680 hp (485 kW in some configurations) and 760 Nm of torque
• Engine: 1.5L turbocharged engine
• Electric Motors: Front and rear dual-motor setup
• Transmission: E-CVT continuously variable transmission
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
• Top Speed: 180 km/h
• Drive: Four-wheel drive (4WD)

Battery and charging

• Battery Capacity: 31.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery
• All-Electric Range: 125 km (CLTC)
• Combined Range: Around 1,200 km
• Fast Charging: 0-80% in approximately 15 minutes
• Slow Charging: 0-80% in approximately 5 hours

Dimensions and capacity

• Dimensions: 4890 mm (length) x 1970 mm (width) x 1920 mm (height)
• Wheelbase: 2800 mm
• Seating: 5-seater
• Cargo Space: 1,069 liters with the second row folded down

Interior features

• Infotainment: Large multi-screen system, often with a head-up display (HUD)
• Seating: Nappa leather seats with heating and ventilation for front seats; heating for second-row seats. Some higher trims include massage functions and memory seats for the driver
• Connectivity: Wireless 50W charger and USB ports
• Other: Refrigerator (on some models), intelligent parking system, and voice interaction

Technology and safety

• Driver Assistance: Level 2 assisted driving capabilities, including adaptive cruise control, forward and backward park radar, and automatic parking
• Chassis: Yunian-P intelligent chassis system
• Off-road: Body-on-frame structure with front and rear differential locks
• Lighting: LED daytime running lights, headlights, and high beams

The NIO EC7 is a high-performance, smart electric coupe-SUV that blends SUV practicality with a sleek, aerodynamic, fastback design. It is built on NIO’s second-generation technology platform (NT2.0) and competes with luxury electric SUVs like the Audi Q8 E-tron Sportback.

Design and Aerodynamics

The most distinctive feature of the EC7 is its elegant, sloping roofline, designed to achieve the lowest drag coefficient of any production SUV at just 0.230 Cd. This aerodynamic efficiency enhances both performance and range. It is a large vehicle with five doors and seating for five people. Key design elements include frameless windows, flush door handles, an active grille shutter, and an active, adjustable rear spoiler.

Performance and Drivetrain

The EC7 is a purely all-electric vehicle equipped with a standard intelligent dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.

• Total Power Output: The system delivers a substantial 480 kW (653 horsepower) of power and a peak torque of 850 Nm.
• Motors: It features a 180 kW permanent magnet motor in the front and a more powerful 300 kW induction motor in the rear, utilizing silicon carbide (SiC) power modules for improved efficiency.
• Acceleration: It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a quick 3.8 seconds.
• Transmission: It uses a single-speed automatic transmission common to most EVs.

Battery and Electric Range

The EC7 supports NIO’s swappable battery architecture, offering flexibility through purchases or a Battery as a Service (BaaS) subscription model.

• 75 kWh Battery: Offers a CLTC range of approximately 490 km (around 304 miles).
• 100 kWh Battery: Offers a CLTC range of approximately 635 km (around 395 miles).
• 150 kWh Battery (Semi-Solid State): This ultra-long-range option, available as a flexible upgrade, offers a claimed CLTC range of over 900 km (up to 940 km).

Interior and Technology

The interior emphasizes luxury and cutting-edge technology, running on the NIO Smart System Banyan platform.

• Digital Cockpit: Features a 12.8-inch high-resolution AMOLED center display, a 16-inch enhanced head-up display (HUD), and the interactive NOMI AI assistant.
• Comfort: The 5-seater cabin offers premium features like smart electrochromic glass for the panoramic sunroof and zero-gravity sport seats with various comfort functions (heating, ventilation, massage).
• Assisted Driving: The vehicle is heavily equipped with the Aquila Super Sensing system, which includes 33 high-performance sensors, including an ultra-long-range LiDAR sensor mounted on the roof, to enable advanced autonomous driving features.

Charging Time

The EC7 offers multiple options for recharging:

• Battery Swapping: The fastest method takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes at a NIO Power Swap Station.
• DC Fast Charging: A 10% to 80% charge can take as little as 20 to 30 minutes with high-power DC chargers (around 140 kW).
• AC Charging: A full charge at 11 kW (home/destination charging) takes approximately 9 to 10 hours for the 100 kWh battery.