BYD Datang
The BYD Datang (Chinese: 比亚迪大唐; lit. 'Great Tang'), alternatively known in English as the BYD Great Tang, is an upcoming battery electric and plug-in hybrid full-size crossover SUV to be produced by BYD Auto. When it enters production, it will be the flagship model of BYD's Dynasty line of models.
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 The BYD Dynasty-D concept intoduced at Auto Shanghai 2025 directly previewed the Datang. | |
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| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | BYD Dynasty-D (concept) |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
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| Platform | Super e-Platform |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Series-parallel plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Electric range | 528–590 mi (850–950 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,130 mm (123.2 in) |
| Length | 5,263–5,302 mm (207.2–208.7 in) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,790–1,800 mm (70.5–70.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,640–2,970 kg (5,820–6,548 lb) |
The BYD Datang (Chinese: 比亚迪大唐; lit. 'Great Tang'),[1] alternatively known in English as the BYD Great Tang, is an upcoming battery electric and plug-in hybrid full-size crossover SUV to be produced by BYD Auto. When it enters production, it will be the flagship model of BYD's Dynasty line of models.
History
[edit]The Datang was previewed by the BYD Dynasty-D concept introduced at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show on April 29, 2025.[2] The Dynasty-D concept previewing the Datang has suicide doors.[2] The side profile of the Datang uses hidden door handles and chrome window trim. A LiDAR sensor is also mounted above the windshield.[3] Because of the presence of a LiDAR sensor it is believed that the Datang will use BYD's latest God's Eye advanced driver-assistance system.[4] As with the Tang series the model is a part of, the Datang is part of BYD's Dynasty series. It is expected to cost between 200,000 and 300,000 yuan (28,700 to 43,000 USD) and will enter the entry-level luxury market.[3] The first spyshots of the Datang surfaced in July 2025.[5]
Initially expected to launch at the end of 2025, the Datang's launch date was pushed back to the second quarter of 2026 after an internal schedule adjustment was done for the Dynasty Network. The Datang will offer both 6-seat (2+2+2) and 7-seat (2+2+3) seating arrangements.[6]
At the teaser for the model on January 10, 2026, BYD mentioned that a naming contest will also be held to determine the car's official name, with the two most likely options being Tang 9 and Datang.[7]
On March 3, 2026, BYD released the first official photos of the Datang.[8]
It was officially revealed during BYD's Technology Day on March 5, 2026. The Datang will go on sale during the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.[9]
Design
[edit]A continuous daytime running light strip spans the front of the Datang and is paired with vertical headlamps as well as a chrome-accented lower trapezoidal grille.[10] Another continuous light strip is also used at the back, alongside a "4.9S" badge, with some websites suggesting the Datang will be able to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.[11]
Powertrain and chassis
[edit]It was previously speculated that the plug-in hybrid version of the Datang will produce at least 670 horsepower judging by the "4.9S" badge on the tailgate of a completely undisguised Datang.[11]
Battery electric rear-wheel-drive models produce 402 horsepower (300 kW; 408 PS) or 496 horsepower (370 kW; 503 PS) while all wheel drive models produce 784 horsepower (585 kW; 795 PS).[12] Lithium iron phosphate batteries will be utilized with the capacity of said batteries to be determined.[13]
Battery electric rear-wheel-drive models have a range of 590 miles with all-wheel-drive models being reported of having a range of 528 miles.[8]
The Datang uses BYD's DiSus-A suspension system utilizng dual-chamber air suspension. In addition it also features four-wheel steering.[9]
| Model | Battery | Range | Kerb weight | |
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| Type | Weight | CLTC | ||
| EV RWD | 105.792 kWh | 755.5 kg (1,666 lb) | 800 km (497 mi) | 2,640 kg (5,820 lb) |
| EV LR RWD | 130.15 kWh | 885 kg (1,951 lb) | 950 km (590 mi) | 2,805 kg (6,184 lb) |
| EV LR AWD | 850 km (528 mi) | 2,970 kg (6,548 lb) | ||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "【图】比亚迪大唐无伪装谍照 0-100km/h加速4.9秒 将搭载最顶尖技术". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ a b Macarol, Jan (April 29, 2025). "BYD Dynasty D: China's SUV king, attacking the Audi Q8 with suicide doors". City Magazine.
- ^ a b Chen, Dong Yi (January 22, 2026). "BYD Tang 9 flagship SUV spied in China, official unveil in H1 2026". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Johnson, Peter (January 22, 2026). "Here's our first look at BYD's upcoming flagship EVs". Electrek.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (July 23, 2025). "BYD Dynasty large SUV spotted in camouflage, expected to launch in China by end of 2025". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (November 26, 2025). "BYD's 5.2-meter Dynasty flagship SUV delayed to Q2 2026 as competition intensifies in China". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Zhang, Phate (January 10, 2026). "BYD previews new flagship models for Han and Tang series". CnEVPost.
- ^ a b Liu, Miao (March 3, 2026). "BYD unveils official images of its Great Tang D-segment flagship SUV, set for March 5 release". CarNewsChina.
- ^ a b Bobylev, Denis (March 5, 2026). "BYD Great Tang revealed in China with 950 km of EV range". CarNewsChina.
- ^ "Camouflaged BYD Tang 9 appears to dwarf Huawei-backed AITO M9". GlobalChinaEV. January 24, 2026.
- ^ a b "BYD's flagship Tang 9 SUV spotted undisguised, boasting 4.9s 1-100km/h acceleration". CarNewsChina. January 27, 2026.
- ^ Miao, Liu (February 6, 2026). "BYD's 5.3-meter flagship "Great Tang" SUV unveiled in regulatory filings". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Stopford, William (February 9, 2026). "BYD Great Tang: Chinese brand reveals its largest SUV yet". CarExpert.
- ^ Yuan, Yang (March 19, 2025). CLTC 工况最大续航 950km，比亚迪大唐 EV 续航信息出炉 [BYD Datang EV's maximum range under CLTC conditions is 950km]. ITHome. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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