BYD files design application for two-door Egger microcar
A patent application by BYD for the design of a two-door microcar involving chief designer Wolfgang Egger has been published in China. Release timelines and specifications have not been disclosed.
The BYD application was published in the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) database. The document describes a compact two-door vehicle with a design developed by Wolfgang Egger, Zhao Binggen, Xu Ziyan, Huang Xi, and Zhang Xi. The application was initially filed in December. Its numbers are 202530748612.8 and CN 310308323 S.
The microcar features a closed front section with a full-width light strip and a two-tiered nose structure. The front and rear sections are designed in a symmetrical style resembling a smiling face. The body is positioned low to the ground, emphasizing the vehicle's urban format.
BYD has not yet announced whether it plans to launch the model into production or disclosed its technical specifications. Currently, the company does not have a separate microcar lineup. Previously, BYD introduced the compact Racco model to the Japanese market. One of the authors of the new application, Zhao Binggen, heads the Dynasty research institute, so the potential future novelty is associated with this series.
