BYD Great Tang Launch: Everything You Need to Know About The Record-Breaking Electric SUV

Pricing Structure (China, at launch)

The Great Tang is available in four pure-electric versions. Final retail pricing came in lower than BYD's earlier pre-sale guidance of 250,000–320,000 yuan , , , .

A standard-range AWD variant (105.79 kWh battery) is also listed . The final starting price of 239,900 yuan undercuts earlier expectations it would start above 400,000 yuan , .

Battery & Charging: 1,000V Megawatt Flash Charging

The Great Tang is built on BYD's next-generation Super e-Platform and introduces the company's most advanced powertrain technology:

• Architecture: 1,000V high-voltage system capable of handling up to 1,000A current , , , .
• Battery: Second-generation Blade Battery (LFP chemistry) , .
• Peak DC charging: Up to 1,000 kW (1 MW); some BYD sources cite up to 1,500 kW peak capability from its proprietary Flash Chargers , , , .
• Flash charging performance: 10% to 70% in approximately 5 minutes under optimal conditions , , , . One independent test recorded charging from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes 24 seconds . In extreme cold at -30°C, the 10-70% time reportedly only adds 3 minutes . BYD states that a 5-minute charge adds roughly 200 km (124 miles) of range , .
• Claimed range (CLTC): Up to 950 km (590 miles) on the long-range RWD variant, which BYD says is the longest range of any full-size SUV globally , , , .

Trim Levels & Performance (BEV versions)

1. Premium EV (RWD) — 105.79 kWh battery, 300 kW (402 hp) motor, 800 km CLTC range , .
2. Long-range EV (RWD) — 130.15 kWh battery (125 kWh net), 370 kW (496 hp) motor, 950 km CLTC range , .
3. Flagship EV (AWD) — 130.15 kWh battery, dual motors with total output of 585 kW (784 hp), 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, same 950 km CLTC range , , .
4. A standard-range AWD variant with the 105.79 kWh battery also exists .

Dimensions & Key Features

• Length: 5,302 mm (208.7 in)
• Wheelbase: 3,130 mm (123.2 in)
• Width: 1,999 mm (78.7 in)
• Height: ~1,800 mm (70.8 in) ,
• Seating: 7 seats in a 2+2+3 layout — the first such configuration in a Chinese production SUV ,
• Suspension: DiSus-A intelligent air suspension with dual-chamber air springs and road-preview capability
• Claimed "29 world firsts" by BYD ,

International Expansion Plans

BYD has confirmed the Great Tang will go global, with timings varying by region:

• Europe: Launch "as soon as the end of 2026" or early 2027, confirmed by BYD executive Stella Li at the FII Priority Europe forum in Rome , . BYD aims to double its European sales network to 2,000 points by end-2026 . The company has already opened its first commercial Flash Charging stations in Germany and France, with 6,000 stations planned outside China by end-2026 .
• Asia-Pacific (including Australia): Slated to receive the Great Tang by year-end 2026 or early 2027 , .
• Middle East: BYD's own shipping fleet already serves the region . UAE pricing estimates start around 350,000 AED, though final prices are unconfirmed .
• Latin America: BYD is expanding manufacturing in Brazil (Camaçari factory) and has secured export orders for 100,000 vehicles from that facility (split evenly between Argentina and Mexico) . The Great Tang is expected to be part of BYD's broader regional push, though specific launch timing has not been announced. BYD already sells other models in the region and has a factory in Brazil , .

Note: BYD has not published full official pricing or firm launch dates for each overseas market. The timelines above are based on executive statements and industry reporting.