The BYD Tang has been completely transformed: up to 850 km of range, 402 horsepower, and a luxury interior with 2 huge screens
09/10/2026 13:30
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09/10/2026 13:30
Following its unveiling at the end of last August, BYD officially revealed the interior of the third-generation Tang. Lu Tian, general manager of the Dynasty series’ sales division, shared images featuring two new interior finishes: Dune Beige and Amber Brown. The BYD Tang was one of the company’s first electric SUVs to reach Europe. Its sales have never been particularly notable, but its development could change the game.
The arrival of the Tang completes BYD’s SUV lineup in China alongside the Tang L and the Da Tang from the 9 series, which has already been a huge success at dealerships with over 150,000 orders received. Various sources suggest that BYD in Shenzhen might change the name of the Tang for international markets, renaming it Atto 8 or Sealion 8. This would allow BYD to have a more consistent naming scheme across its models.
A SUV over five meters long
The third-generation Tang significantly increases its dimensions, reaching 5,045 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm. Customers can choose between 20- or 21-inch tires. The front end continues the Dynasty design language, featuring a full-width LED bar and air intakes. Notable features on the side profile include a floating roof and semi-hidden handles.
What lies under the hood?
Beneath the bodywork is a single electric motor (TZ205QYD) capable of producing 408 horsepower, enough to achieve a top speed of 250 km/h. The source does not specify torque or acceleration time, so these figures will have to be awaited in future updates.
The new Tang uses second-generation Blade batteries, available in two capacities: 88,682 kWh and 105,792 kWh. Depending on the configuration, its CLTC-certified electric range is 730, 830, or 850 kilometers, which corresponds to 591, 672, and 689 kilometers under the European certification standard WLTP. The vehicle also supports BYD’s fast charging technology, allowing it to reach 70% charge from 10% in just about 5 minutes.
To improve driving performance and comfort, the Tang features BYD’s DiSus-A system, which includes a dual-chamber air suspension and an advanced road surface prediction function. Its purpose is to enable the vehicle to quickly adapt to changes in the road conditions. For driving assistance, it is equipped with the God’s Eye B system.
A cabin with a panoramic roof and BMW screen
The biggest highlight of the day is the interior. The cabin features a Star Ring display in true BMW style, along with a panoramic glass roof. BYD has used fine leather with padded diamond-shaped seams, and ambient lighting covers the dashboard and door panels. At first glance, it’s a well-executed, elegant, and modern car, though BYD has not provided details on the size or performance of the panels. Nor have they shared any information regarding prices.
With its usual pace of work, the company hopes to bring the first units onto the roads before the end of this year. As expected, BYD will make the first deliveries in China. In Europe, we shouldn’t see them until the first half of next year. As for prices, following Shenzhen-based companies’ typical strategy, the new Tang, with more features, better quality, and longer range, will cost only a few euros more than the current model, which is available at a minimum price of 70,000 euros without any offers or discounts.