The BYD Fangchengbao Tai 3 (Titanium 3, badged Denza B3 outside China) is a rare thing: an affordable, purely electric boxy SUV with off-road styling, in a segment where most rivals are plug-in hybrids. Its Flash Charging Edition, launched in China on March 13, 2026, pairs up to 620 km of CLTC range with BYD's 800V flash charging: 10–70% in about five minutes and 10–97% in about nine at a compatible BYD station. It comes as a 322 hp rear-drive car or a punchy 503 hp dual-motor all-wheel-drive version that hits 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with rugged, Defender-meets-Bronco styling. The 620 km rear-drive trim costs ¥153,800 (~$22,960), the AWD costs ¥169,800 (~$25,340), and a cheaper 510 km rear-drive trim added on August 13, 2026 starts at ¥143,800 (~$21,460). That puts an electric adventure-styled SUV with flash charging within reach of mainstream buyers.
Performance & Specs
The Tai 3 Flash Charging Edition is offered two main ways. The rear-drive version uses a single 240 kW (322 hp) motor with 305 Nm for 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and the longest range (620 km). The dual-motor all-wheel-drive version steps up to 375 kW (503 hp) and 505 Nm, cutting the sprint to a hot-hatch-baiting 4.7 seconds while offering all-terrain traction. Both use a 75.6 kWh second-generation Blade LFP battery integrated into the body (CTB), and both are limited to 210 km/h. The cheaper 510 km rear-drive trim keeps the same 322 hp motor with a smaller battery of about 65 kWh and gets to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The instant electric torque suits low-speed crawling and slippery surfaces, a very different character from the diesel and petrol off-roaders in this style of car. The rear-drive car will suit most buyers with its longer range and lower price, while the dual-motor AWD adds serious pace and all-weather security. Being electric, it is also near-silent off-road, which changes the experience of exploring quiet trails and campsites compared with a rumbling combustion 4x4.
| RWD | 240 kW (322 hp), 305 Nm, 620 km |
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| AWD | 375 kW (503 hp), 505 Nm, 565 km |
| Battery | 75.6 kWh 2nd-gen Blade LFP |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s RWD / 4.7 s AWD |
| Charging | 800V, 10–70% in ~5 min |
| EV range | 565–620 km (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN | Single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD (BEV) |
|---|---|
| RWD POWER | 240 kW (322 hp), 305 Nm |
| AWD POWER | 375 kW (503 hp), 505 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 0–100 km/h 7.3 s RWD (620 km) / 6.9 s RWD (510 km) / 4.7 s AWD |
| TOP SPEED | 210 km/h |
| BATTERY | 75.6 kWh 2nd-gen Blade LFP (CTB); ~65 kWh on the 510 km trim |
| EV RANGE | 510 / 565 / 620 km (CLTC) |
Dimensions & Off-Road
| Length | 4,605 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm |
| Front trunk | 151 L |
At 4,605 mm long on a 2,745 mm wheelbase, the Tai 3 is a compact off-roader, about the size of a Toyota RAV4, with upright, boxy proportions, chunky wheel-arch cladding, roof rails and a rear tailgate with an external 28-litre storage box that give it real adventure appeal. There is also a 151-litre electrically opening front trunk. Off-road hardware includes BYD's iTAC intelligent torque control and a one-key drift mode. Underneath, though, it is a unibody five-seat SUV on a front MacPherson and rear five-link suspension rather than a ladder-frame truck, so it is more of a stylish soft-roader than a hardcore rock-crawler.
| LENGTH | 4,605 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,900 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,720 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,745 mm |
| FRUNK VOLUME | 151 L |
| TAILGATE STORAGE BOX | 28 L |
| SEATING | 5 seats |
Charging & Battery
The Flash Charging Edition's headline upgrade is flash charging. Built on an 800V high-voltage platform with BYD's second-generation Blade battery, the Tai 3 charges from 10–70% in about five minutes and 10–97% in about nine minutes at a compatible BYD flash-charging station, and even at −30°C the 20–97% charge takes only about 12 minutes. That is genuinely transformative for a car you might take on a road trip to the trailhead. The 75.6 kWh LFP pack is integrated into the body (cell-to-body) for a stiffer structure and lower centre of gravity, and delivers up to 620 km of CLTC range. As LFP, it is durable and stable, well suited to the temperature swings of off-road use. The smaller pack of about 65 kWh in the 510 km trim charges at the same quoted times.
| BATTERY | 75.6 kWh 2nd-gen Blade LFP (CTB); ~65 kWh on the 510 km trim |
|---|---|
| EV RANGE | 510 / 565 / 620 km (CLTC) |
| ARCHITECTURE | 800V flash charging |
| CHARGE TIME | 10–70% in ~5 min / 10–97% in ~9 min |
| COLD-WEATHER CHARGING | 20–97% in ~12 min at −30°C |
Design & Interior
The Tai 3 nails the trendy off-road look: an upright grille with dual-bar LED daytime running lights, boxy shoulders, black wheel-arch and sill cladding, roof rails and a rear tailgate with an external storage box. It is clearly aimed at younger, style-conscious buyers who want the adventure aesthetic without a hardcore ladder-frame truck. Inside, it is modern and airy, with a light two-tone cabin, a chunky steering wheel wearing Fangchengbao's X badge, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and an 8.8-inch driver display, with a 12-inch head-up display on the 620 km and AWD trims. Materials are hard-wearing and practical rather than plush, in keeping with the outdoorsy brief.
Technology & ADAS
The Tai 3 runs BYD's "God's Eye" C driver-assistance system on every trim. It supports highway navigation-assisted driving and is a camera-and-radar setup, so it is capable but not top-tier: LiDAR is not part of the standard package. The infotainment runs BYD's in-house connected software with online navigation and lifetime over-the-air updates, and the head-up display on the higher trims keeps key information in the driver's eyeline, which is useful on the trail. A tyre-burst stability system steadies the car after a blowout from speeds of up to 140 km/h.
| ADAS | BYD God's Eye C (L2, camera and radar; LiDAR not standard) |
|---|---|
| SCREENS | 15.6" central + 8.8" cluster; 12" HUD on the 620 km and AWD trims |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510km Flash Charge | 322 hp | 305 Nm | 6.9s | 210 km/h | RWD | ~65 kWh | 510 km | ~$21,460 (¥143,800) | Added August 13, 2026; smallest pack |
| 620km Flash Charge | 322 hp | 305 Nm | 7.3s | 210 km/h | RWD | 75.6 kWh | 620 km | ~$22,960 (¥153,800) | Longest range |
| 565km AWD Flash Charge | 503 hp | 505 Nm | 4.7s | 210 km/h | AWD | 75.6 kWh | 565 km | ~$25,340 (¥169,800) | Dual motor, quickest in the line |
Pricing & Availability
The Tai 3 Flash Charging Edition launched in China on March 13, 2026, priced at ¥153,800 (~$22,960) for the 620 km rear-drive version and ¥169,800 (~$25,340) for the 503 hp all-wheel-drive model. On August 13, 2026 BYD added a 510 km rear-drive trim at ¥143,800 (~$21,460). These are official guide prices, and dealer discounts and trade-in subsidies vary by region. The earlier, pre-flash-charging Tai 3 (501 km CLTC) launched in April 2025 and is a separate configuration. It is a China-market car under BYD's Fangchengbao sub-brand; outside China it is being introduced as the Denza B3, and its earlier 501 km CLTC version was shown at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2026 and presented in Costa Rica in April 2026. As of September 2026, no European or North American launch has been confirmed.
How It Compares
The Tai 3's key differentiator is that it is purely electric: most boxy, off-road-styled rivals, such as its own Fangchengbao Bao 5 and the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T, are plug-in hybrids that cost far more. On price, its closest cross-shops are conventional electric crossovers. The Leapmotor C10 BEV (¥132,800-142,800, ~$19,820-$21,310) is cheaper and longer-legged at 660 km CLTC, with 308 hp (230 kW). The 2026 XPeng G6 (¥176,800-186,800, ~$26,390-$27,880) costs more and makes 292 hp (218 kW) in its rear-drive pure-electric form. The Tai 3 counters with 800V flash charging, up to 503 hp and off-road looks, making it the fashion-and-value pick rather than the outright trail weapon.
- Purely electric boxy SUV in a segment of mostly plug-in hybrids, from ~$21,460
- 800V flash charging: 10–70% in about 5 minutes, 10–97% in about 9
- Up to 620 km range; 503 hp AWD does 0–100 in 4.7 s
- Trendy adventure styling, iTAC torque control and a one-key drift mode
- A road-biased unibody crossover, more soft-roader than rock-crawler
- God's Eye C ADAS is camera-and-radar only; LiDAR is not standard
- Sold in China; export as the Denza B3 is at an early stage, with no European or North American launch confirmed
- AWD range (565 km) trails the 620 km rear-drive car
The Fangchengbao Tai 3 fills a genuine gap: an affordable, purely electric take on the trendy boxy off-roader that most rivals build as a plug-in hybrid. The Flash Charging Edition is the one to have, adding 800V charging that tops the battery up 10–70% in about five minutes, a game-changer for a car you would take on a weekend adventure, alongside up to 620 km of range and a 503 hp all-wheel-drive option that is genuinely quick. It is more style-and-value than hardcore trail machine, and the driver assistance is God's Eye C without LiDAR, but at ~$22,960 for the 620 km trim (or ~$21,460 for the 510 km one) it is priced like a mainstream compact electric SUV while looking the part. For buyers who want the adventure aesthetic and EV running costs without the off-road-purist price, the Tai 3 is a smart, likeable choice.
