BYD Launches Linghui e9 Electric Business Sedan With Up to 605 km Range

BYD sub-brand Linghui has officially introduced the Linghui e9 battery electric business sedan in China. The new electric sedan has been launched in three variants, with prices ranging between CNY 150,800 and CNY 169,800. The model targets the growing premium electric sedan segment by combining long driving range, intelligent driving technologies, and a spacious cabin configuration designed for business mobility applications.

The Linghui e9 has an overall body length of 4,995 mm, width of 1,940 mm, and height of 1,495 mm, while the wheelbase measures 2,920 mm. The vehicle adopts a front-motor front-wheel-drive architecture and is available with two AC permanent magnet synchronous motor configurations. The entry-level configuration generates 135 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque, while the higher-spec variant produces 150 kW and 305 Nm. Depending on the selected variant, the sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in either 10.3 seconds or 7.8 seconds.

Battery and Powertrain Specifications

The electric sedan is equipped with two battery pack options designed to support different range and charging requirements. The standard variant uses a 60.5 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery supporting up to 3.3 kW AC charging capability. Higher variants are fitted with a 64.3 kWh Blade Battery 2.0 pack capable of supporting up to 6 kW AC charging. These battery configurations deliver a CLTC-certified driving range of either 535 km or 605 km.

Below is a detailed overview of the Linghui e9 specifications and performance figures.

BYD Linghui e9 Key Specifications

Cabin Technology and Intelligent Driving Features

The Linghui e9 integrates a 15.6-inch center console multimedia display across the lineup. The top-spec configuration additionally includes a proprietary driving-cockpit integrated platform that supports four-zone intelligent speech interaction and a Driver Monitoring System (DMS). The cabin setup is designed to improve in-vehicle interaction and driver awareness while supporting connected digital functions for business-oriented users.

The highest variant also comes equipped with the God’s Eye C intelligent driving system, also referred to as DiPilot 100. The advanced driver assistance package uses 12 ultrasonic radars, three millimeter-wave radars, and 11 cameras to enable multiple intelligent driving functions. Supported features include Highway Navigate on Autopilot (HNOA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), expanding the sedan’s capability in highway and assisted driving scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the driving range of the BYD Linghui e9 electric sedan?
The BYD Linghui e9 offers a CLTC-certified driving range of up to 605 km depending on the selected battery configuration and variant. The sedan is available with either a 60.5 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery or a 64.3 kWh Blade Battery 2.0 pack. The standard version delivers a range of 535 km, while the higher-spec variant reaches 605 km. Both battery options are paired with front-mounted electric motors and support AC charging functionality for daily business and urban mobility usage.

What ADAS features are available in the BYD Linghui e9?
The top variant of the BYD Linghui e9 includes the God’s Eye C or DiPilot 100 intelligent driving system with multiple radar and camera sensors. The system combines 12 ultrasonic radars, three millimeter-wave radars, and 11 cameras to support assisted driving functions. Key features include Highway Navigate on Autopilot, Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, and Driver Monitoring System functionality. These technologies are designed to improve driving convenience, safety monitoring, and highway assistance capabilities.