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Two Chinese RVs on Howo T5 and BYD T5 chassis: batteries up to 28.5 kWh and Beijing registration

30.06.2026 09:21 1 min 2 sources
k.sina.com.cn ZHO + 1 more
Two Chinese RVs on Howo T5 and BYD T5 chassis: batteries up to 28.5 kWh and Beijing registration
Original source: k.sina.com.cn

In Brief

Kairuide introduced an RV on the Howo T5 chassis with a 20.24 kWh battery and Beijing registration eligibility. A used hybrid BYD T5 2024 RV appeared on the market with two lithium-ion batteries totaling 28.5 kWh.

Two RVs built on truck chassis are now available on the Chinese market: a new model from Kairuide based on the Howo T5 and a used hybrid BYD T5 from 2024.

Kairuide Howo T5

The RV is powered by a 2.5L Weichai diesel engine (170 hp, 450 Nm), 8-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. It meets Beijing's "blue license plate" standard, allowing city driving. Interior features a U-shaped sofa, electric lift bed, full kitchen with induction cooktop and oven, and separate bathroom with shower. Power comes from a 20.24 kWh LiFePO4 battery, 2600 W solar panels, and a 6000 W inverter. Water tank capacity is 300 L, grey water 100 L. The RV sleeps 6 people.

BYD T5 2024

A used BYD T5 2024 RV is for sale with a 1.5T hybrid powertrain and 13,000 km mileage. It has two lithium-ion batteries totaling 28.5 kWh (18.5 kWh from chassis, 10 kWh from superstructure). Capacity is 6 people, dimensions 5995×2370×3200 mm.

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Chinese motorhome on Howo T5 chassis gets 20 kWh battery and Beijing blue plate eligibility

30.06.2026 k.sina.com.cn ZHO Original source

Sale of 2024 BYD T5 Motorhome

09.04.2026 sina.cn ZHO Original source

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