BYD Shows Two Plug-In Hybrids at Guayaquil Auto Show

BYD presented two new plug-in hybrids at the 2026 Auto Show in Guayaquil: the Yuan Pro DM-i and the Ti7. The event took place at Expoplaza in the Guayaquil Convention Center and drew around 150 executives, customers, and special guests, according to Expreso.

The launch gives Ecuador's vehicle market another visible example of the move toward electrified mobility, but the article does not report prices, delivery dates, or sales volumes for the two models.

The specifications reported

The Yuan Pro DM-i offers up to 100 kilometers of electric range and 1,100 kilometers of combined range, according to the report.

The Ti7 includes intelligent all-wheel drive, 360 kW of power, and acceleration from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.3 seconds.

The event also included the launch of Podcards BYD, a conversation space about technology, innovation, and mobility with Carlos Scavone, Mariela Viteri, and David Reinoso as guests.

What the article does not say

The reported specifications are not a complete ownership analysis. There is no purchase price, financing offer, delivery schedule, warranty detail, charging plan, or sales data in the source reviewed for this article.

That matters for anyone comparing a vehicle in Ecuador. Range and power are useful specifications, but they do not answer the cost, service, registration, or charging questions that determine whether a model works for a particular driver.

What this means for expats

Foreign residents considering a vehicle purchase can treat the Auto Show presentation as a market signal: plug-in hybrid models are being presented alongside the country's broader mobility conversation. The next useful step is to obtain the local price, tax and registration treatment, delivery timing, and service details directly from the seller before making a decision.

For now, the verifiable news is the product presentation and the specifications reported by Expreso. The source does not establish how many vehicles will be sold or how quickly the models will become available in Ecuador.

Source: Expreso