BYD’s Linghui sub-brand, created to target ride-hailing operators and corporate fleet customers, will adopt the company’s latest flash-charging battery technology for its upcoming mid-size electric sedan.
Linghui said in a teaser video released on Monday that the Linghui e7 will support BYD’s new flash-charging system, enabling the battery to charge to nearly full capacity in about nine minutes.
The company added that the first batch of display vehicles for the model has already arrived at Linghui showrooms in 127 cities across China.
The e7 is positioned as a strategic model for taxi fleets, ride-hailing platforms and corporate transportation services. BYD said the ultra-fast charging capability is intended to improve vehicle utilization rates by reducing downtime between trips.
The sedan is built on the platform used for BYD’s Sealion 06 EV and will be offered with two driving range options of approximately 450 kilometers and 550 kilometers.
According to regulatory filings, the Linghui e7 measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,515 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. Customers will be able to choose between electric motors rated at 100 kW or 130 kW.
BYD established the Linghui brand as a separate commercial vehicle-focused sub-brand in part to reduce the impact of large taxi and fleet deployments on the image of its mainstream consumer models.
The Linghui lineup is expected to expand rapidly. Regulatory documents show plans for several additional vehicles under the brand.
The Linghui e9 sedan is based on the BYD Han and measures 4,995 mm in length with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. Another model, the Linghui e5, is derived from the Qin Plus EV and measures 4,805 mm in length.
Linghui also plans to introduce the M9 multi-purpose vehicle based on the BYD Xia MPV, which measures 5,200 mm in length and features a wheelbase of 3,045 mm.
All Linghui vehicles carry a new brand logo and incorporate hardware modifications tailored for commercial operations.
To address operational challenges in colder regions, the e7 will also feature a wide-temperature heat pump air-conditioning system designed to reduce energy consumption in winter and help maintain driving range.