BYD · 2026–present
BYD Datang
The BYD Datang (Chinese: 比亚迪大唐; lit. 'Great Tang'), alternatively known in English as the BYD Great Tang, is a battery electric and plug-in hybrid full-size SUV produced by BYD Auto. It is the flagship model of BYD's Dynasty line of models.
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Overview
The Datang was previewed by the BYD Dynasty-D concept introduced at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show on April 29, 2025. The Dynasty-D concept previewing the Datang has suicide doors. The side profile of the Datang uses hidden door handles and chrome window trim. A LiDAR sensor is also mounted above the windshield. 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. 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. The first spyshots of the Datang surfaced in July 2025. 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. 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. On March 3, 2026, The BYD released the first official photos of the Datang. 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. Design. The Datang uses the BYD Dynasty series' dragon face design language. A continuous daytime running light strip spans the front and is paired with vertical headlamps as well as a chrome-accented lower trapezoidal grille. Another continuous light strip is also used at the back. A range of exterior color options, including two-tone options are available. It is offered with either mult
Powertrain and chassis
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. BYD's second-generation Blade battery (LFP) and flash charging technologies are used, allowing a 10%-70% charge time of 5 minutes and a 10%-97% charge time of 9 minutes. The Datang uses BYD's DiSus-A suspension system utilizing dual-chamber air suspension. In addition it also features four-wheel steering.
Sales
On April 25, 2026, BYD announced that the Datang received over 30,000 pre-orders within 24 hours of opening. On May 7, 2026, BYD announced that the Datang received over 100,000 pre-orders since it opened at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.
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Specifications
- name
- BYD Datang
- Manufacturer
- BYD Auto
- Production
- 2026–present
- Assembly
- China
- Designer
- Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
- Class
- Full-size SUV
- Body style
- 5-door crossover SUV
- Layout
- Battery electric:, Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive, Plug-in hybrid:, Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Super e-Platform
- Related
- BYD Dahan, BYD Tang (third generation), BYD Han L, BYD Tang L, BYD Sealion 08, Denza N9, Fangchengbao Ti7
- Engine
- Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 1.5 L BYD472ZQB turbocharged I4
- Battery
- Lithium iron phosphate
- Electric range
- 528-590 mi
- Wheelbase
- 3130 mm
- Length
- 5263-5302 mm
- Width
- 1999 mm
- Height
- 1790-1800 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2640-2970 kg
- sp
- us
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138183488CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYD_DatangCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1377135066 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2026_BYD_Great_Tang.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: User3204 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.