- The Datang SUV is equipped with BYD's latest second-generation blade battery technology and features megawatt-level ultra-fast charging.
- The Datang SUV currently boasts the longest range among large pure electric SUVs globally.
BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) unveiled the Datang on Thursday, the first D-segment flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV) in its Dynasty lineup. The model is expected to officially launch in the first half of this year.
Pricing details were not disclosed, but the new car is expected to primarily target the luxury auto market priced above 400,000 yuan ($58,040), signaling BYD's accelerated expansion into the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) segment.
The Datang SUV is equipped with BYD's latest second-generation blade battery technology. Its pure electric version achieves a record range of up to 950 kilometers, BYD said at Thursday's event.
The company said this is currently the longest range among large pure electric SUVs globally. The new vehicle also features megawatt-level flash-charging technology to reduce charging time.
The vehicle adopts a 1,000-volt high-voltage architecture. It only takes five minutes to charge enough power for daily commuting needs.
In terms of performance, the four-wheel-drive version accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.9 seconds.
The Datang measures over 5.2 meters in length with a wheelbase of 3,130 millimeters. It features a 2+2+3 seven-seat layout, highlighting a spacious interior cabin.
The interior is equipped with a 3-nanometer cockpit chip and a 27-speaker audio system. The second row offers dual zero-gravity independent seats, enhancing the overall sense of luxury.
For smart features, the new car is equipped with the God's Eye advanced driver assistance system. A roof-mounted LiDAR supports assisted driving on both urban roads and highways.
The chassis utilizes the DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension and a rear-wheel steering system. These premium configurations are expected to help BYD compete in the fiercely contested high-end market.
The Tang series is the flagship SUV lineup of BYD's Dynasty lineup. Current models on sale include the hybrid Tang L DM and Tang DM-i, as well as the pure electric Tang L EV, with starting prices ranging from 179,800 yuan to 289,800 yuan.
The series sold 154,908 vehicles in the full year of 2025, largely flat compared to 2024, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
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