Mercedes-Benz Leverages BYD's Battery Prowess
By incorporating BYD's batteries into its upcoming hybrid GLC SUV vehicle, Mercedes-Benz is preparing to advance its hybrid technology. The action highlights BYD's expanding influence in the hybrid vehicle market and shows the trend of external battery usage increasing.
ithome · 2024-05-14
With the help of batteries from BYD's subsidiary FinDreams, Mercedes-Benz is redefining hybrid technology with its new GLC SUV hybrid model. This represents a change in the industry as more automakers choose to enhance their offers through third-party technologies.
Public Opinion and Acceptance
One of the forthcoming models that has been cataloged by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is the hybrid version of Mercedes-Benz's GLC SUV. They are one step closer to gaining market approval by making their models available for public review from May 12 to May 17.
Beijing Benz: The alliance between BAIC Motor and Mercedes-Benz
The new GLC SUV, which is the result of the Beijing Benz cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and BAIC Motor, is a symbol of China's significant position as the world's center for automobile manufacturing.
BYD: The Hybrid Engine of Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries made by Qinghai FinDreams Battery Co Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of BYD's FinDreams Battery, will power the GLC SUV. This suggests that BYD is becoming more and more significant in the external battery market, even though the battery's capacity and possible range are still unknown.
Mercedes-Benz and BYD: Joint Ventures for Advancement
With this collaboration, Mercedes-Benz will utilize BYD's batteries for the first time, which represents a significant advancement in Mercedes-Benz's hybrid efficiency.
BYD: Gaining Ground in the Chinese Power Battery Industry
Nio and BYD recently joined to supply batteries. According to data from the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA), BYD is becoming more and more prevalent; in April, power battery installations accounted for 28.37% of the market.
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