BYD E-VALI All-Electric Van (Europe only)

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New BYD E-Vali electric van offers more cargo space than the Ford E-Transit but less range. Needs a bigger battery.

The US market may not see BYD any time soon because Ford and GM will then be dead.

Here are some specs for the BYD E-Vali electric van:

• Battery: 80.64 kWh LFP blade battery
• Range: 220–250 km (WLTP)
• Charging: Can charge from 10–80% in 30 minutes
• Motors: 150 kW rear-wheel drive base model, or a more powerful all-wheel-drive model with two 100 kW front motors
• Dimensions: 5,995 mm long, 2,096 mm wide, and 2,780 mm tall for the standard version, or 6,995 mm long for the longer version
• Cargo volume: 13.9 cubic meters for the standard version, or 17.9 cubic meters for the longer version
• Gross vehicle mass (GVM): 3,500 kg or 4,250 kg depending on model
• Payload: 700–1,450 kg
• Features: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, and hill start assist
• Cabin: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, voice control, power-adjustable seats, a folding table, a refrigerator cool box, and cup holders

The E-Vali is designed for urban last-mile and parcel delivery services. It has a sliding side door and side-hinged rear doors, and enough cabin space for the driver to stand upright to enter the van.