The BYD Great Tang (Datang) is the new flagship of BYD's Dynasty line — a full-size, seven-seat electric SUV that launched in China in June 2026. It's a genuinely big deal: over 5.26 metres long, offered with up to 950 km of CLTC range and, thanks to BYD's 1,000V "Super e-Platform" and second-generation Blade battery, flash charging from 10–97% in about nine minutes. The range spans a 402 hp rear-driver to a 785 hp dual-motor version that hits 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, and every version packs God's Eye assisted driving with a roof LiDAR, air suspension and rear-wheel steering. Prices start at just ~¥239,900 (~$35,500) — roughly half what a Li Auto L9 costs.
Performance & Specs
The Great Tang launched as a pure-electric (BEV) model in three flavours. The entry rear-drive car makes 300 kW (402 hp), the long-range rear-driver steps up to 370 kW (496 hp), and the flagship dual-motor AWD produces a mighty 585 kW (785 hp), good for 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds — supercar pace for a three-row family SUV weighing up to 2.9 tonnes. All ride on BYD's 1,000V Super e-Platform. It's a heavyweight, but with instant torque, all-wheel-drive traction on the top model and BYD's latest chassis tech, the Great Tang feels effortless and quick in a way flagships this size rarely do. The rear-drive versions will be plenty for most families, delivering smooth, strong performance and the longest range, while the 785 hp all-wheel-drive flagship adds genuine straight-line pace and all-weather traction. BYD hasn't confirmed a plug-in-hybrid variant at launch — this is a pure-electric car for now — though the Dynasty line's history suggests a DM hybrid could follow.
| RWD (entry / LR) | 300 kW (402 hp) / 370 kW (496 hp) |
|---|---|
| AWD (top) | 585 kW (785 hp), dual-motor |
| Battery | 105.79 / 130.15 kWh Blade LFP |
| EV range | 800 / 950 / 850 km (CLTC) |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s (AWD) |
| Architecture | 1,000V Super e-Platform |
| POWERTRAIN | Single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD (BEV) |
|---|---|
| RWD POWER | 300 kW (402 hp) / 370 kW (496 hp) |
| AWD POWER | 585 kW (785 hp) |
| ACCELERATION | 0–100 km/h 3.9 s (AWD) |
| BATTERY | 105.79 / 130.15 kWh 2nd-gen Blade LFP |
| EV RANGE | 800 / 950 / 850 km (CLTC) |
| CHARGING | 1,000V, 10–97% in ~9 min |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,263 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,640–2,970 kg |
| Tyres | 255/50 R20 (265/45 R21) |
At 5,263 mm long (up to 5,302 mm on some trims) with a limousine-like 3,130 mm wheelbase, the Great Tang is a genuine full-size flagship. Its headline feature is a rare 2+2+3 seven-seat layout that BYD calls a China first, giving a usable third row, though a six-seat 2+2+2 captain's-chair version is also offered for a more lounge-like feel. The cabin is plush and airy, with cream leather, real wood-effect trim and a panoramic roof. Rear-wheel steering (up to 7 degrees) shrinks the turning circle to around 5.2 metres, making this big SUV surprisingly easy to manoeuvre in tight city streets and car parks. Kerb weight ranges from 2,640 to 2,970 kg depending on trim, reflecting both the large battery and the flagship equipment on board.
| LENGTH | 5,263 mm (up to 5,302) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,999 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,790 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,130 mm |
| SEATING | 7 (2+2+3) or 6 (2+2+2) |
| KERB WEIGHT | 2,640–2,970 kg |
Charging & Battery
Charging is the Great Tang's showstopper. It uses BYD's second-generation Blade LFP battery — 105.79 kWh on the entry car or 130.15 kWh on the long-range and AWD models — on a 1,000-volt "Super e-Platform". BYD claims a 10–97% charge in about nine minutes at up to megawatt-class power, and even at −30°C it manages 20–97% in around 12 minutes. CLTC ranges are 800 km (entry), a headline 950 km (long-range RWD) and 850 km (AWD). That combination of huge range and near-instant charging is arguably class-leading — a nine-minute stop adds hundreds of kilometres, making long family trips genuinely effortless.
| BATTERY | 105.79 / 130.15 kWh 2nd-gen Blade LFP |
|---|---|
| EV RANGE | 800 / 950 / 850 km (CLTC) |
| ARCHITECTURE | 1,000V Super e-Platform |
| CHARGE TIME | 10–97% in ~9 min |
Design & Interior
The Great Tang wears a clean, imposing full-size SUV design with a full-width connected LED light bar front and rear, a floating roofline and flush surfacing — understated for a flagship, but undeniably substantial on the road. Inside is where the money shows: cream Nappa-style leather, real wood-effect trim, a panoramic glass roof and lounge-grade captain's chairs in the six-seat versions, with heating, ventilation and massage on higher trims. The third row in the seven-seat 2+2+3 layout is genuinely usable thanks to the near-limousine wheelbase, and there's abundant storage throughout. It's a cabin that feels a class or two above the price, mixing genuine space with premium materials in a way that directly targets the Li Auto L9 and Denza N9 — for far less money.
Technology & ADAS
The Great Tang comes with BYD's flagship God's Eye B hardware running God's Eye 5.0 software, built around a roof-mounted LiDAR, for navigation-assisted driving (city and highway), remote and automated parking. Inside there are four screens — a driver cluster, a central touchscreen, a front-passenger display and a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen for the second row — plus a head-up display. Add DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension with road-preview scanning and rear-wheel steering, and the Great Tang matches the chassis and driver-assist tech of cars costing far more.
| ADAS | God's Eye B + LiDAR, God's Eye 5.0 |
|---|---|
| CHASSIS | DiSus-A air suspension, rear-wheel steering (up to 7°) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | DRIVE | BATTERY | RANGE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | RWD, 402 hp | 105.79 kWh | 800 km | ~$35,500 (¥239,900) |
| Long Range | RWD, 496 hp | 130.15 kWh | 950 km | ~$39,900 (¥269,900) |
| AWD | AWD, 785 hp | 130.15 kWh | 850 km | ~$42,900 (¥289,900) |
| Top AWD | AWD, 785 hp | 130.15 kWh | 850 km | ~$45,800 (¥309,900) |
Pricing & Availability
The BYD Great Tang launched in China on 17 June 2026, priced from ¥239,900 to ¥309,900 (about $35,500 to $45,800). That's remarkable value for a 5.26-metre, seven-seat electric flagship with this much range, charging speed and technology — it undercuts the EREV Li Auto L9 by roughly $30,000. It's a China-market car; while the reviewer notes grey-market export is possible, BYD hasn't confirmed an official European or North American launch for it. As a home-market flagship, though, it resets expectations for what a family EV at this price can do.
How It Compares
Against the big three-row flagships, the Great Tang's trump card is value and charging. The Li Auto L9 and Denza N9 are superb six-seaters but cost roughly $30,000 and $19,000 more respectively, and both are electrified-hybrid rather than pure-electric. The Onvo L90 is the closest pure-EV price rival, but can't match the Great Tang's 950 km range or nine-minute charging. For buyers who want a genuine full-size, seven-seat electric flagship without a flagship price, the Great Tang is hard to argue with.
- Up to 950 km range and 1,000V flash charging (10–97% in ~9 min)
- 402–785 hp; the AWD does 0–100 in 3.9 s
- Genuine 7-seat 2+2+3 (or 6-seat) full-size cabin
- God's Eye LiDAR, air suspension and rear steer — from ~$35,500
- Very heavy (up to 2,970 kg)
- CLTC range is optimistic; real-world will be lower
- China-only for now (official export unconfirmed)
- Peak charging power figures vary by source
The BYD Great Tang is a statement of intent: a 5.26-metre, seven-seat electric flagship that undercuts its rivals by tens of thousands of dollars. Its headline numbers are genuinely class-leading — up to 950 km of range, a 10–97% charge in about nine minutes on BYD's 1,000V platform, and up to 785 hp for a 3.9-second 0–100 km/h — and it backs them with God's Eye LiDAR assisted driving, DiSus-A air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a rare 2+2+3 seven-seat cabin. It's heavy, and CLTC range is optimistic, but starting at around $35,500 it delivers flagship space, tech and performance for the price of a mid-size SUV. If BYD ever exports it, the established players should be very worried.
