VehiclesNovember 13, 2026

Pre-sale of the third-generation BYD Tang. Starting at 225,000 yuan with a CLTC range of up to 850 km.

Marcin Tymków

BYD started pre-sales for the third-generation Tang in China on Friday, November 13. The five-seater electric SUV costs starting at 225,000 yuan (approximately $33,500) and has a range of up to 850 km on the CLTC cycle. According to BYD, it can charge from 10% to 70% in about 5 minutes. The prices were announced on Weibo by Lu Tian, head of the Dynasty series sales, and the vehicles are already being delivered to Chinese dealers.

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The new Tang made its debut on August 21 at a show in Chengdu and appeared in China’s vehicle approval catalog in October. BYD positions it as the technological flagship of the 8-series within the Dynasty family. Next to it is the seven-seater Da Tang from the 9-series (2+2+3 seating arrangement), which entered the market in June. Thus, there are two large family SUVs available: one with a third row and the other with five seats.

Three trims, up to 515 kW and 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds

The base model features a rear-wheel drive setup with a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 300 kW (408 HP). The AWD version adds an asynchronous motor in the front with 215 kW of power, resulting in a total of 515 kW, or approximately 700 HP. BYD claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.3 seconds, but it does not specify which version this figure applies to.

850 km RWD Premium

850 km RWD Flagship

770 km AWD

Pre-order price

225,000 yuan

240,000 yuan

260,000 yuan

Drive type

Rear

4×4

Power

300 kW

515 kW

Range (CLTC)

850 km

770 km

Battery

Blade 2nd gen., LFP

Length / Width / Height

5045 / 1980 / 1740 mm

Wheelbase

2950 mm

Trunk

910 l / 205 l

The cells are the second generation of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from Blade by FinDreams, a subsidiary of BYD. Flash Charging is also available. According to previously released data, at normal ambient temperatures, the battery charges from 10% to 70% in about 5 minutes and to 97% in about 9 minutes. The numbers seem impressive, but BYD has not specified either the battery capacity or the maximum charging power. It is therefore difficult to convert these minutes into kilowatt-hours and kilometers at this point. Additionally, the 850 km figure refers to the Chinese CLTC cycle, and actual range on the road will be significantly lower.

Below, it features DiSus-A, which is a pneumatic suspension with dual-chamber air bags. The front uses double shock absorbers, while the rear has a multi-link suspension with five arms, and the body features a reinforced cage structure. The specifications also mention the iTAC torque vectoring system and intelligent all-wheel drive, with the range of equipment varying by version. Standard on every Tang are 11 airbags, a TBC system that stabilizes the vehicle after a tire puncture at high speeds, and the God’s Eye B assistant, which handles urban navigation and automatic parking.

Interior with two screens and massage in four seats

The DiLink Max system features two screens: a 35.4-inch display showing driving data positioned far in front of the driver, and a 30-inch panoramic screen for entertainment. They are controlled by the DiClaw AI assistant with voice commands. The steering wheel can be chosen as round or oval. The seats are covered in Nappa leather, and all four exterior seats come with ventilation, heating, and ten-point massage functions. The cabin is illuminated by 127 colors of ambient lighting.

When the second row is folded down, the trunk capacity increases from 910 to 2098 liters. BYD has also added over 47 storage compartments and more than 28 connectors for mounting accessories.

At the front, the vehicle has a light bar 2.5 meters wide, while the rear features lights styled like a phoenix. There are five single-color paint options and three two-color options available.

Da Tang boosted sales of the series

The Tang family had a weak start to the year. In the first half of 2026, it sold around 5,500 to 9,300 vehicles per month, significantly less than the previous year. Starting in July, with Da Tang also available in showrooms, sales exceeded 12,000 vehicles per month. In October, the series found 16,664 buyers (+15.24% year-on-year), but from January to October it sold 98,278 units, 25.28% less than the previous year. Da Tang alone sold 14,000 units in October, and from June 17 to October 31, a total of 54,222 units. There were also setbacks: BYD apologized to owners for installing incorrect wheels, attributing it to a coding error by the supplier, and offered free inspections and replacements.

BYD sold a total of 490,168 electric and hybrid vehicles in October, the highest figure this year (+10.97% year-on-year). Passenger electric vehicles exceeded 300,000 units for the first time (305,743, +37.38%). However, sales in China itself dropped by 10.57%, prompting the launch of new models. A day before the Tang, the Denza brand unveiled an updated N8.

BYD has not yet announced the final prices, official market launch date, or battery capacity. The manufacturer has also said nothing about the sales of the third-generation Tang in Europe, including Poland.

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