The 2026 BYD Datang — sold internationally as the BYD Great Tang and badged in Chinese as 大唐 (literally “Great Tang”) — is the all-new flagship of BYD’s renewed Tang sub-brand, replacing the long-running Tang line with a far larger 7-seat full-size SUV that goes after Li Auto’s L9, Denza’s N9, and the Voyah Free 318 in China’s booming six- and seven-seat luxury electric segment. Sitting on BYD’s next-generation 1000-volt platform with the second-generation Blade battery, the Datang launches in both pure-electric and plug-in hybrid forms, with the headline EV variant offering 950 km of CLTC range, 10C charging at 1,000 amps, and a dual-motor flagship that hits 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Pre-sales opened at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, 2026, with prices starting at ¥250,000 (~$36,200) and topping out near ¥320,000 (~$46,400) for the loaded AWD trim — making the Datang one of the most aggressively-priced full-size luxury SUVs from China this year.
Performance & Specs
| Front motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
|---|---|
| Rear motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Battery | 130.15 kWh 2nd-gen Blade (LFP) |
| Architecture | 1000V high-voltage |
| Drivetrain | RWD or Dual-Motor AWD |
The flagship Datang EV is built around BYD’s newest 1,000-volt high-voltage architecture — a clean-sheet platform that allows the 130.15 kWh second-generation Blade battery to charge at a stunning 10C rate at up to 1,000 amperes. That translates to roughly 9 minutes from 5% to 90% on a compatible BYD flash-charging station, a figure that genuinely rivals BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse and beats every Western luxury EV currently on sale. The base RWD variant uses a single rear-mounted 300 kW (402 hp) motor for a CLTC range of 950 km, while the dual-motor AWD trim adds a front motor for a combined output of 585 kW (~784 hp), enabling a 0-100 km/h sprint of just 3.9 seconds — supercar-fast for a 5,302 mm three-row SUV. A separate plug-in hybrid “DM-p” variant pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with two electric motors for 400 kW (~536 hp) of system power and 342 km of pure-electric CLTC range from a 66.48 kWh battery.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | BEV RWD or AWD (PHEV variant available) |
|---|---|
| SYSTEM POWER (RWD EV) | 402 hp (300 kW) |
| SYSTEM POWER (AWD EV) | 784 hp (585 kW) |
| 0-100 KM/H | 3.9 s (AWD EV) |
| BATTERY (EV) | 130.15 kWh 2nd-gen Blade |
| RANGE (EV CLTC) | 950 km (RWD) |
| BATTERY (PHEV) | 66.48 kWh |
| EV RANGE (PHEV) | 342 km CLTC |
| CHARGING ARCHITECTURE | 1000V / 10C / up to 1,000 A |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,302 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,130 mm |
| Seat layout | 2+2+3 (7 seats) |
At 5,302 mm long with a 3,130 mm wheelbase, the Datang is a genuinely full-size three-row SUV — longer than a Cadillac Escalade ESV in wheelbase terms and easily a class up from the older Tang it replaces. The seven-seat 2+2+3 layout features dual zero-gravity captain’s chairs in the second row, with massage, ventilation, heating, and electric ottomans, while the third row uses three independent seats with shared armrests and dedicated air vents. Rear-wheel steering makes the long body remarkably manageable in tight urban environments, and a “Crab Walk” mode allows diagonal sideways movement at low speeds — a party trick borrowed from BYD’s Yangwang U8 luxury sub-brand. Ground clearance is adjustable via the standard DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension, and a power frunk supplements the main rear cargo area.
| LENGTH | 5,302 mm (5,263 mm short variant) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,999 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,800 mm (1,790 mm short variant) |
| WHEELBASE | 3,130 mm |
| SEAT LAYOUT | 7 (2+2+3) |
| SUSPENSION | DiSus-A dual-chamber air with road preview |
| TURNING | Rear-wheel steering + Crab Walk mode |
Charging & Battery
The Datang EV’s most genuinely revolutionary feature is its charging system. The 130.15 kWh second-generation Blade battery uses BYD’s newest cell chemistry rated at 10C continuous charging current, paired with a 1,000-volt vehicle architecture that allows charging at currents up to 1,000 amperes — conditions that push peak DC charging power to roughly 1 megawatt. On a compatible BYD flash-charging station, that delivers a 5% to 90% top-up in approximately 9 minutes, while a typical 250 kW third-party DC charger still completes 30% to 80% in roughly 15-20 minutes. AC home charging supports up to 22 kW for owners with three-phase wallboxes. The PHEV Datang variants use a smaller 66.48 kWh Blade pack tuned for everyday electric commuting, with a 342 km pure-electric CLTC range and a combined gasoline-plus-electric range of well over 1,300 km on a full tank.
| BATTERY (EV) | 130.15 kWh 2nd-gen Blade (LFP) |
|---|---|
| RANGE (EV CLTC) | 950 km (RWD) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 5–90% in ~9 min on 1000A station |
| AC CHARGING | Up to 22 kW (3-phase) |
| BATTERY (PHEV) | 66.48 kWh Blade |
| EV RANGE (PHEV) | 342 km CLTC |
Design & Interior
The Datang’s exterior is a deliberate departure from the older Tang’s busy detailing. Up front, a closed body-color panel replaces the traditional grille, framed by a full-width slim LED light bar and an illuminated 唐 (“Tang”) Chinese character emblem at center. Vertical LED daytime running signatures flank the lower bumper, the door handles sit flush with the bodyside, and a subtle chrome strip wraps the entire greenhouse to underscore the dark-tinted DLO. At the rear, another full-width LED bar joins horizontal C-shaped tail clusters, with the BYD wordmark spelled out on the lower tailgate. Inside, the cabin majors on Wagyu-tone Nappa leather, with deeply quilted captain’s chairs and a cabin-wide ambient lighting system. The standout feature is the “Sky Mirror” hollow-laminated panoramic roof — a genuinely massive piece of glass that runs the entire length of the cabin and gives all three rows panoramic sky views. Second-row passengers get a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted entertainment screen, integrated folding tables, and a refrigerated center compartment.
Technology & Features
The Datang’s digital cockpit is anchored by a triple-screen dashboard layout — a driver instrument cluster, a wide central infotainment display, and a dedicated front-passenger entertainment screen — all powered by BYD’s newest 3-nanometer cockpit chip for snappy response. The audio system is a 27-speaker, 7.1.4-channel Devialet setup — a French audiophile partnership BYD has reserved for its top-end Yangwang and Denza models until now. A “Hi Eva” voice assistant icon appears in the rearview mirror display, providing always-on natural-language control. The 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen for second-row passengers supports independent media playback, video streaming, and rear-cabin climate control.
Safety & ADAS
BYD ships the Datang with its “God’s Eye” (天神之眼) advanced driver assistance suite as standard, including L2+ highway and urban Navigation-on-Autopilot, Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, and a 360-degree surround-view camera with transparent chassis mode. Top trims add roof-mounted LiDAR for enhanced unprotected-turn handling and Mercedes-style Driver Monitoring with attention-detection cameras. Passive safety is anchored by the rigid 1000V battery enclosure, a high-strength steel-and-aluminum body shell, and full curtain airbags across all three rows.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (LiDAR-equipped trims add urban NoA) |
|---|---|
| ADAS NAME | God’s Eye (BYD’s top-tier suite) |
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, LKA, BSM, RCTA, NoA, 360° Camera, Auto Park |
| AIRBAGS | Full three-row curtain coverage |
| CHILD SEAT | ISOFIX + top-tether (second & third row) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWERTRAIN | SYSTEM POWER | BATTERY | RANGE | SEATS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datang EV RWD | BEV RWD | 402 hp | 130.15 kWh | 950 km CLTC | 7 | ¥250,000 (~$36,200) |
| Datang EV AWD | BEV Dual-Motor AWD | 784 hp | 130.15 kWh | ~870 km CLTC | 7 | ¥320,000 (~$46,400) |
| Datang DM-i | 1.5T PHEV | ~268 hp | 66.48 kWh | 342 km EV / 1,300+ km Total | 7 | ¥~270,000 (~$39,100) |
| Datang DM-p | 1.5T PHEV AWD | 536 hp | 66.48 kWh | 342 km EV / 1,300+ km Total | 7 | ¥~300,000 (~$43,500) |
Pricing & Availability
Pre-sales for the 2026 BYD Datang opened at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, 2026, with starting prices of ¥250,000 (~$36,200) for the entry RWD EV and rising to roughly ¥320,000 (~$46,400) for the dual-motor AWD trim. PHEV pricing has not yet been finalized but is expected to bracket the EV lineup, with the DM-i somewhere near ¥270,000 and the high-output DM-p closer to ¥300,000. Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026 from BYD’s Xi’an manufacturing complex. While the Datang is launching China-first, BYD has confirmed the model for international markets including Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America during 2026 and 2027 — though Western trims will likely use a CCS2 (Europe) or NACS (US, where BYD does not currently sell) charging port and meet local safety regulations. Standard warranty coverage is 6 years/150,000 km on the vehicle and 8 years/160,000 km on the battery.
How It Compares
Pricing is the Datang’s sharpest weapon. Li Auto’s L9 has been the segment-defining 6-seat EREV in China for two years, but at ¥399,800 (~$58,000) it costs nearly $22,000 more than the Datang EV’s entry trim while running an older powertrain. Denza’s N9 — itself a BYD sub-brand — uses BYD’s triple-motor technology for 965 hp but is positioned a clear tier above the Datang with a higher-grade interior and a $54,800 starting price. The Voyah Free 318 EV is the closest like-for-like rival on price (entry $33,500), but tops out at 605 km BEV range — a third less than the Datang — and lacks the 1000V flash-charging architecture entirely. Where the Datang genuinely changes the segment is the combination of a 950 km EV range, sub-10-minute charging, full-length panoramic Sky Mirror roof, 27-speaker Devialet audio, and a 3.9-second 0-100 sprint — all for the price of an Audi Q5 in Europe.
- 950 km CLTC EV range from the 130.15 kWh 2nd-gen Blade battery — class-leading at this price
- 1000V architecture enables ~9-minute 5-90% charging on flash stations
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint from the 784 hp dual-motor AWD trim
- Genuine three-row 2+2+3 cabin with captain’s chairs and 17.3-inch ceiling screen
- 27-speaker Devialet audio + DiSus-A air suspension + Crab Walk standard on top trims
- Aggressive $36,200 entry price undercuts every rival of equivalent specification
- 1000V flash-charging speeds require BYD-branded stations — third-party network is slower
- 5,302 mm overall length is challenging in dense urban environments despite rear-wheel steering
- International launches still TBA — no confirmed delivery timeline outside China
The 2026 BYD Datang is one of the most consequential Chinese EV launches of the year. By pairing a 950 km second-generation Blade battery with a 1000V flash-charging architecture that delivers full charges in roughly 9 minutes — and packaging the whole thing inside a genuinely full-size 7-seat luxury cabin with Sky Mirror roof, Devialet audio, and DiSus-A air suspension — BYD has produced a flagship that meaningfully reframes the Chinese full-size SUV segment. Li Auto’s L9 will keep selling on brand power and ADAS pedigree, but the Datang offers more EV range, dramatically faster charging, and genuine supercar acceleration for $22,000 less. For Chinese family buyers shopping the ¥250,000-320,000 luxury 7-seat bracket, the Datang is the new benchmark.
