Wow! Dongfeng Mach raises the bar with hybrid powertrain that can deliver 2,000km of range

WUHAN: Dongfeng's Mach hybrid models with i-Control intelligent power management system can deliver an impressive range of over 2,000km - enough to drive from Wuhan to Harbin without refuelling or recharging.

According to the Chinese automaker, the Mach hybrid models with i-Control operate on pure electric mode in urban areas with zero fuel consumption, seamlessly switching to hybrid mode for highway driving.

Meanwhile, the Mach hybrid models also claim to deliver leading engine thermal efficiency.

"Traditional petrol engines typically have a thermal efficiency of around 35%, but our Mach hybrid engine has achieved a global-leading 47.06%," said Han Yang, who is director of the Technical Planning Center at Dongfeng Motor Corp R&D Institute, when he recently led a global tour of the Dongfeng Motor Global Innovation Center.

Higher thermal efficiency translates to greater fuel savings and extended range.

The event also highlighted Dongfeng's Quantum Architecture which is billed as a cutting-edge intelligent electric vehicle framework.

While most traditional EVs operate on a 400V system, Quantum Architecture upgrades to an 800V system, effectively turning a "narrow pipeline" into a "highway," enabling a rapid 5-minute charge to provide 300km of range.

During the event, Han Yang pointed to a model and explained that conventional EVs house their battery packs externally, much like an "attached backpack."

In contrast, Quantum Architecture has adopted an integrated design that seamlessly fuses the battery with the vehicle's floor, reducing battery thickness by 10mm, increasing vertical cabin space by an additional fist's height, and enhancing body rigidity by 30%—achieving both safety and comfort.

The Quantum Architecture has already undergone rigorous road testing over 500,000km, enduring extreme conditions from -30°C in Mohe to 50°C in Turpan.

Covering over 200 diverse terrains - including plateaus and gravel roads - it is said to ensuresa stable and reliable driving experience.