High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The BYD F3DM is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto with an all-electric range of 40 to 60 miles (64 to 97 km) and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the range an additional 300 miles (480 km). The F3DM is the world`s first mass produced plug-in hybrid automobile and went on sale to government agencies and corporations in the China on December 15, 2008. During its first year in the market the F3DM plug-in sold only 48 vehicles. Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen in March 2010, and only 417 units were sold during 2010. BYD reported sales over 1,000 units by October 2011.