It costs 24,920€ and we might see it here under BYD’s ‘luxury brand’ with a range of 900 km and a charging time of 9 minutes.
30/09/2026 13:30
Updated to
30/09/2026 13:30
BYD has so many brands and models in China that some of its latest releases may go almost unnoticed. One of the more interesting is the new Fang Cheng Bao Formula S, a large electric sedan with which the Chinese manufacturer enters directly one of the most competitive segments in its domestic market.
It was launched commercially on September 16th, and just twelve days later, Fang Cheng Bao began delivering it to its first owners. The Formula S thus becomes an alternative to highly successful models like the Xiaomi SU7, although BYD has chosen a strategy that combines a relatively affordable price with long driving ranges and especially fast charging technology.
Over five meters long with a 667 CV version on the way
The Formula S is a large sedan that measures 5,060 mm in length, 1,970 mm in width, and 1,500 mm in height. Its wheelbase reaches up to 3,000 mm, giving it considerable dimensions and slightly exceeding the five meters length of its Xiaomi competitor as well.
Its design aims for a sporty appearance through a very low and closed front end, narrow headlights, door handles at the same level, and a steep drop in the roof toward the rear. It also features an active rear spoiler. On the higher-end versions, a LiDAR sensor is installed on the windshield, enabling use of BYD’s advanced driving assistance system ‘God’s Eye B’.
The powertrain options start with a rear-wheel-drive version that produces around 334 horsepower, while another option boosts power to approximately 408 horsepower. But there is an even more powerful variant on the way. Fang Cheng Bao is preparing a two-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration that will deliver around 667 horsepower, although it has not yet been included in the current deliveries.
Up to 900 km of range and especially fast charging
BYD offers two Blade batteries with LFP chemistry for its new sedan. The first has a capacity of 76 kWh and allows for a range of up to 720 km according to the Chinese CLTC cycle. There’s also a 92 kWh version, enabling different configurations to achieve ranges between 830 and 900 km under CLTC conditions. Its fast charging system plays a key role in this. Fang Cheng Bao claims the battery can go from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes when using a compatible charging station.
The interior follows the trend of BYD’s latest vehicles. A large floating multimedia screen occupies the center of the dashboard, along with digital instruments and a Head-Up Display. Various comfort-oriented features are also included, while the ‘God’s Eye B’ assistance system can provide assisted navigation on highways as well as in certain urban areas in versions equipped with the appropriate hardware.
Starting at around 24,920 euros with potential international release
