– Longest range in its category: 950 km (CLTC) from a 130 kWh battery, with ultrafast charging (10% to full in 9 minutes on 1 MW chargers).
– Starts at $35,500; RWD trim with max range costs $39,870.
– 7-degree rear-wheel steering enables crabwalk parking for easy maneuvering in tight spaces.
– AWD trim accelerates 0-62 mph in under 4 seconds; all trims feature dual-chamber air suspension.
– Global release with 150,000 preorders, plus localized production planned in Europe.
Pricing and Specs Revealed
BYD has announced the price and release specifications of its Great Tang full-size 3-row SUV that comes with the longest range on a charge in its catagory, according to the world’s largest EV maker. The vehicle has a number of tricks up its large family SUV sleve, such as 7-degree rear-wheel steering, which helps it crabwalk into tight parking spaces. Considering its 5,263 mm length and 3,130 mm wheelbase, the crabwalk parking assistance could be a godsend for city driving.
Battery and Range Details
The Great Tang SUV starts from the equivalent of $35,500, with the RWD trim that offers the largest 130 kWh battery and 950 km range costing $39,870. The latest BYD Blade battery generation comes with ultrafast charging technology that can bring it up from 10% to nearly full charge in just nine minuts. Needless to say, this needs to be done on BYD’s ever-increasing network of 1 MW T-shaped chargers, of which the automaker already has more than 6,600 installed in China and is building out globally, too.
Performance and Chassis
The 3-row SUV comes with dynamically adjustable dual-chamber air suspension, and the AWD trim can go from zero to 62 mph in under four seconds, while even the RWD trims start from 402 hp from their single electric motor. The top speed is officially 250 km (155 miles) per hour, though it is unlikely that many owners would need and want their 3-ton family SUV blasting at that full speed in any circumstance despite its low center of gravity.
Interior and Seating Configuration
Inside, the BYD Great Tang offers a premium interior with captain seats in a 2 + 2 configuration plus a row of three bench seats, making the configuration spacious enough for seven tall adults even. As for the longest range claim of BYD, the company is likely comparing it to the full-size electric SUVs available in the Chinese market, since 950 km on the CLTC cycle would roughly translate to 400 miles on the stricter EPA test, and the Lucid Gravity already offers 450 miles on a charge in the US.
Global Release and Preorders
In any case, BYD is releasing the Great Tang globally, with 150,000 preorders already counted and a factory in Europe slated for localized production later this year, so real-life range comparisons shouldnt be far behind. The vehicle offers a unique combination of size, power, and advanced technology that sets it apart in the full-size electric SUV segment, making it a compelling choice for large families seeking an eco-friendly transportation solution.
- Starting price: $35,500
- RWD trim with 130 kWh battery: $39,870
- 950 km range (CLTC)
- 10% to full charge in 9 minutes
- 7-degree rear-wheel steering
- Dual-chamber air suspension
- AWD 0-62 mph under 4 seconds
- RWD 402 hp from single motor
- Top speed 155 mph
- 2+2+3 seating for 7 adults
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