The newly registered design features a playful exterior, distinctive lighting elements and styling contributions from chief designer Wolfgang Egger, hinting at BYD’s possible entry into another vehicle segment.
BYD is exploring another addition to its growing vehicle portfolio after registering a patent for a compact two-door microcar in China. The newly published design offers an early look at a small urban vehicle featuring a distinctive appearance developed with contributions from the automaker’s chief designer, Wolfgang Egger.
The patent was published by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), following its original submission in December last year. Listed under Application No. 202530748612.8 and Publication No. CN 310308323 S, the filing identifies five designers involved in the project.
The design team includes Zhao Binggen, Wolfgang Egger, Xu Ziyan, Huang Xi and Zhang Xi. Their work introduces a different styling direction for BYD, focusing on a compact body and a playful exterior intended for urban mobility.
One of the most noticeable features is the vehicle’s rounded silhouette, with flowing curves shaping much of its exterior. At the front, the microcar features a closed-off fascia, a full-width lighting strip and a layered nose design.
The front and rear sections also follow a similar visual theme, creating an appearance that resembles a smiling face. Its low ground clearance and compact proportions further reinforce its identity as a city-focused microcar.
Despite having an extensive range of electric and hybrid vehicles, BYD has not officially entered the broader microcar segment with this particular design. The company has also not confirmed whether the patented vehicle will reach production. Technical specifications, battery capacity, driving range and pricing remain undisclosed.
Interestingly, BYD already offers the Racco, a Kei-class electric microcar developed for the Japanese market. However, the newly patented design could represent a separate product direction. Zhao Binggen’s involvement, given his position as head of BYD’s Dynasty Research Institute, has also raised the possibility that the vehicle could eventually join the Dynasty lineup.
The development comes shortly after BYD celebrated the production of its 19 millionth new energy vehicle, highlighting the company’s rapid expansion.
Wolfgang Egger joined BYD in 2017 after previously leading design operations at Audi Group, including Audi and Lamborghini. He has since contributed to several important models, including the Seagull and Han, while helping establish BYD’s Dragon Face and Ocean Aesthetics design identities.