The 2026 BYD Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 7 was already China’s most aggressive Defender-styled PHEV off-roader at ¥179,800 ($25,300). On April 29, 2026, BYD added the powertrain that’s genuinely changing the game: a fully-electric BEV variant called Tai 7 EV Flash Charge Edition, starting at ¥199,800 ($27,800) with up to 755 km of CLTC range, a 1,000-volt high-voltage system, and a peak DC charging speed of 1,500 kW — recharging 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes flat. The BEV trims sit alongside the existing PHEV lineup, sharing the same Defender-meets-G-Wagen body (4,999 mm long, 2,920 mm wheelbase), tailgate-mounted spare wheel, and 21-inch all-terrain tires. With the AWD dual-motor BEV configuration making 691 hp and hitting 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, the EV variant brings supercar acceleration to a vehicle that can also wade 600 mm of standing water and crawl up 28-degree slopes.
Performance & Specs
The Leopard 7 EV ships in two distinct configurations. The single-motor RWD trims use a 300 kW (402 hp) rear motor delivering 365 Nm of torque, sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds with an electronically limited 240 km/h top speed. The dual-motor AWD trims add a 215 kW front motor for a combined 515 kW (691 hp) and 675 Nm of torque, dropping 0-100 to 4.5 seconds while keeping the same 240 km/h top speed — that’s genuine sports-sedan acceleration in a 2,150 kg ladder-frame-styled off-roader. Both configurations use BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery (LFP chemistry), with 92 kWh for the 675 km entry trim and 105.7 kWh for the 755 km long-range top trim. There is no EREV / PHEV in this article’s scope — this coverage is specific to the pure-BEV variant launched in April 2026.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Pure BEV — RWD single-motor or AWD dual-motor |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER (RWD) | 402 hp (300 kW) |
| HORSEPOWER (AWD) | 691 hp (515 kW) |
| TORQUE (AWD) | 675 Nm |
| ACCELERATION (AWD) | 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s |
| ACCELERATION (RWD) | 0-100 km/h in 7.3 s |
| TOP SPEED | 240 km/h |
| BATTERY | 92 kWh or 105.7 kWh LFP Blade (2nd-gen BYD) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 675 / 755 km (CLTC) |
| HV ARCHITECTURE | 1,000 V (SiC inverter) |
| COMBINED RANGE | 1200-1300 km |
| FUEL TANK | 60 L |
| DRIVETRAIN | AWD |
| SEATS | 5 |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,999 mm (5,050 mm AWD) |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,865 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Approach / Departure | 28° / 26° |
| Wading depth | 600 mm |
The Leopard 7 EV shares its body with the existing PHEV variant — a Defender-meets-G-Wagen monocoque (not body-on-frame, unlike the Tank 300) at 4,999 mm long on a generous 2,920 mm wheelbase. The AWD trims add 51 mm to length (5,050 mm) due to slightly different front bumper packaging. Off-road specs are class-competitive: 210 mm ground clearance, 28-degree approach angle, 26-degree departure angle, and 600 mm wading depth. The reviewer’s walkaround confirms a 1,000 L cargo bay with the rear bench up, expanding to 1,900 L with the second row folded — substantial space for a 5-seat off-roader, and the BEV variant also gains a 201-liter frunk (versus zero on the PHEV, which uses that space for the 1.5T generator). The reviewer notes a small 3-kg storage cubby integrated into the tailgate accessory hardware. 21-inch wheels with all-terrain tires are standard.
| LENGTH | 4,999 mm RWD / 5,050 mm AWD |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,995 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,865 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,920 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 210 mm |
| APPROACH / DEPARTURE | 28° / 26° |
| WADING DEPTH | 600 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 1,000 L (1,900 L seats folded) |
| FRUNK | 201 L |
| CURB WEIGHT | ~2,150 kg |
| WHEELS / TIRES | 21-inch all-terrain |
Charging & Battery
This is the Leopard 7 EV’s killer story. BYD’s 1,000-volt “Megawatt Flash Charge” SiC inverter platform supports peak DC charging of 1,500 kW — a number that has no precedent in any other production EV currently on sale. The reviewer reports 80% top-up in 8-9 minutes from a compatible station, matching BYD’s claim of 10-70% in 5 minutes and 10-97% in 9 minutes. Even in extreme cold conditions (-30°C ambient), pre-conditioned charging completes 20-97% in 12 minutes — faster than most modern BEVs achieve at room temperature. The 2nd-generation Blade Battery uses BYD’s in-house LFP chemistry across both 92 kWh and 105.7 kWh capacity options, with strong thermal margin and cycle life. AC charging on the 11 kW onboard charger replenishes the 105.7 kWh pack overnight.
| BATTERY | 92 kWh (675 km) or 105.7 kWh (755 km) LFP Blade |
|---|---|
| HIGH-VOLTAGE ARCHITECTURE | 1,000 V SiC |
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW |
| DC FAST CHARGING (peak) | 1,500 kW |
| DC 10-70% TIME | 5 minutes |
| DC 10-97% TIME | 9 minutes |
| COLD-WEATHER 20-97% (-30°C) | 12 minutes |
Design & Interior
The Leopard 7 EV’s exterior closely mirrors the PHEV variant: a boxy Defender-inspired silhouette, vertical greenhouse, traditional chrome door handles (rare in 2026 China where flush handles dominate), and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel. The front fascia uses a closed lower grille (electric-mode signature), full-width LED daytime running light bar, and matrix LED headlamps. A roof-mounted LiDAR pod is visible on Flash Charge trims. The rear features a full-width LED tail-light strip across the tailgate, a side-opening tailgate (not lift-up), and a small 3-kg accessory storage cubby integrated into the tailgate trim. Inside, a tan/cognac Nappa leather interior in two-tone configuration dominates the cabin, with body-color (or accent) door card inserts. The driver’s seat is 12-way power adjustable; both first and second row seats are heated, ventilated, and massaged. A 50W wireless charger sits ahead of the gear selector, and the second row includes an integrated refrigerator in the center armrest box. A panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade is standard, and the rear features two cupholders and a fixed rear paddle handle on the side of the spare-wheel housing.
Technology & Features
The Leopard 7 EV runs BYD’s flagship DiLink 150 seven-screen cockpit: a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver instrument cluster, a 26-inch W-HUD across the windshield, plus dedicated climate control panel and two rear screens. All run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P SoC — the same chip as the Avatr 12 and Xiaomi YU7. DeepSeek AI integration powers the voice assistant for multi-zone command parsing and contextual learning. The reviewer notes the on-launch units ship with full English-language interface on the central touchscreen — visible in the test car’s Vehicle / Light / Energy / Drive / ADAS / Display / Audio / Voice menu structure — a meaningful improvement over the Chinese-only rollouts of the i60 and similar lower-priced BYD products. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless casting are both supported.
Safety & ADAS
The Flash Charge trim ships with God’s Eye B — BYD’s LiDAR-equipped ADAS package — as standard equipment, and it’s optional on the lower AWD trims. Hardware: 1 roof-mounted LiDAR, 5 mmWave radars (3 are 4D), 11 HD cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Software includes Highway + City NOA, automatic parking with home-zone route memory, and tire-blowout stability control. BYD’s signature “Leopard Turn” tank-spin maneuver is included — rotating the vehicle on its central vertical axis within a 3.3-meter turning radius. The iTAC torque-vectoring control system uses road-surface pre-aim to anticipate damping needs across rough off-road terrain. Body structure rated for 5-star C-NCAP testing.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (God’s Eye B with LiDAR) |
|---|---|
| LiDAR | 1 × roof-mounted |
| RADARS | 5 mmWave (3 are 4D) |
| CAMERAS | 11 × HD |
| ULTRASONIC | 12 |
| ADAS FEATURES | Highway NOA, City NOA, Auto-Park, Leopard Turn, Tire-Blowout Stability, 360° camera |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWERTRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | 0-100 | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 675 km RWD | BEV Rear-Motor | 92 kWh LFP | 675 km | 7.3 s | $27,800 | Entry BEV trim, 402 hp, no LiDAR |
| 755 km RWD Flash Charge | BEV Rear-Motor | 105.7 kWh LFP | 755 km | 7.3 s | $29,200 | God’s Eye B LiDAR standard, 1,500 kW DC |
| 675 km AWD | BEV Dual-Motor | 92 kWh LFP | 675 km | 4.5 s | ~$31,400 | 691 hp AWD, LiDAR optional |
| 755 km AWD Flash Charge | BEV Dual-Motor | 105.7 kWh LFP | 755 km | 4.5 s | ~$33,400 | Flagship BEV trim — full feature set |
Pricing & Availability
The Leopard 7 EV (officially Tai 7 EV Flash Charge Edition) went on sale April 29, 2026 at ¥199,800 ($27,800) for the 675 km RWD entry trim, climbing to roughly ¥239,800 ($33,400) for the 755 km AWD Flash Charge top trim. Pre-orders had opened March 13, 2026 with early-bird incentives, and the AWD package adds approximately ¥30,000 ($4,200) on top of the equivalent RWD trim. Deliveries began in May 2026 at BYD Fang Cheng Bao dealers across mainland China. Export markets have not been officially confirmed; BYD continues to sell related Fang Cheng Bao products in Australia, Brazil, and select Middle East markets, with the Leopard 7 EV likely following in 2027.
How It Compares
The Leopard 7 EV opens a brand-new pricing tier in the Chinese boxy-off-roader BEV category — there are no other 5,000-mm Defender-style BEV SUVs starting below ¥200,000. The ROX Adamas REV is the closest spiritual rival but uses a range-extender powertrain, costs $20,000+ more, and lacks the 1,500 kW flash-charge capability. The Tank 300 Hi4-T remains a PHEV with much slower charging and meaningfully higher pricing. The Yangwang U8 is the prestige sibling within BYD’s portfolio but sits at 5x the price. For buyers who specifically want a Defender-look BEV with serious off-road capability at sub-$30,000, the Leopard 7 EV has zero direct competitors as of May 2026.
- World’s fastest DC charging at 1,500 kW — 10-70% in 5 minutes
- Up to 755 km of CLTC range from 105.7 kWh Blade LFP
- 691 hp AWD with 4.5 s 0-100 — sports-sedan acceleration in a Defender-look SUV
- God’s Eye B LiDAR ADAS standard on Flash Charge trim
- 201 L frunk + 1,000 L cargo + 600 mm wading depth
- Full English-language UI on launch (rare for a BYD product at this price)
- 1,500 kW charging requires compatible Megawatt stations — deployment is BYD-exclusive currently
- 21-inch all-terrain wheels limit fuel economy on highway compared to road tires
- Monocoque construction (not body-on-frame) limits extreme off-road durability vs Tank 300
- No official export markets confirmed yet — grey imports only outside China
- 2,150 kg curb weight is substantial — range numbers are CLTC, expect 20% drop in real-world highway use
The 2026 BYD Leopard 7 EV is the single most consequential BEV launch of Q2 2026. It opens a new price tier for Defender-style off-road BEVs (sub-$30,000), delivers the world’s fastest production DC charging (1,500 kW — 10-70% in 5 minutes), and combines 691 hp AWD performance with 755 km of CLTC range and serious off-road specs (28° approach, 600 mm wading). The compromises are real — you need compatible Megawatt charging stations to actually use the full speed, the 21-inch all-terrain wheels hurt highway range, and the monocoque construction won’t match the Tank 300’s ladder-frame durability on Dakar-style use. But for the 95% of buyers who’ll do mostly highway commutes and occasional weekend trail work, this is genuinely the segment’s best new value play of the year. The English-language launch UI also signals BYD is serious about international markets — expect this to be one of the headline export stories for late 2026.
