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Skoda is in talks with SAIC about the possible use of hybrid technology DMH for use in Czech brand cars on the Chinese market. Machinery Skoda are produced by SAIC Volkswagen and have had sales difficulties in recent years.
DMH (dual-mode hybrid) is the fourth generation of the SAIC hybrid system. Development of the first generation system began back in 2010 and first debuted in the Roewe e550 in 2013. The fourth generation of SAIC's PHEV system debuted with the Roewe D7 in late 2023 and has since appeared in the D5X crossover. The DMH system is also used in the recently launched second generation MG HS in the European market.
Similar to technology BYD DM 5.0, system DMH SAIC uses either a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 1,5 liter engine. The D7 DMH sedan uses a naturally aspirated 1,5 L engine with a maximum output of 82 kW (111 hp), while the D5X SUV uses a turbocharged 15FKE engine with a maximum output of 110 kW (150 hp) . The turbocharged 15FKE engine uses the Miller cycle and has a thermal efficiency of 43%.
During testing earlier this year on Hainan Island, the Roewe D5X traveled a total of 1621 km. with an average fuel consumption of 3,8 l/100 km. The Roewe D5X uses a 21,5 kWh battery pack. The official declared all-electric range is 135 km and the combined range is 1300 km using the CLTC measurement system.
Skoda's goal in using the SAIC DMH system will be to produce cars that best meet the requirements of Chinese consumers. Skoda sold 2018 cars in China in 341, but only 000 were sold in the first half of the year.
