BYD Dynasty sales head Lu Tian introduces the third-generation Tang SUV on the opening day of the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show on August 21, 2026. Credit: BYD
- The five-seat SUV will form a dual-flagship SUV lineup with the full-size Da Tang, as BYD seeks to revitalize the Tang series amid falling sales.
- The third-generation Tang offers up to 850 km of all-electric range and can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes.
BYD (HKEX: 1211) debuted the third-generation Tang SUV (sport utility vehicle) at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, which opened on Friday, advancing the overhaul of one of its most important models.
Positioned as an 8-series flagship in BYD’s Dynasty lineup, the five-seat mid-to-large SUV is set to go on sale in the fourth quarter.
The third-generation Tang will join the 9-series Da Tang, which went on sale in June, to form a dual-flagship SUV lineup for the Dynasty lineup.
The third-generation Tang measures 5,045 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width and 1,760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm.
The model uses BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology, with battery pack options of 88.682 kWh and 105.792 kWh. It offers CLTC all-electric ranges of 730 km, 830 km and 850 km, depending on the configuration.
At normal temperatures, the battery can charge from 10% to 70% in about 5 minutes and reach 97% in 9 minutes. In extremely cold conditions, charging takes about 3 minutes longer.
A version previously filed with Chinese regulators featured a single electric motor with peak output of 300 kW (402 hp) and a top speed of 250 km/h.
Like the Da Tang, the third-generation Tang is equipped with BYD’s DiSus-A intelligent air suspension body control system, including dual-chamber air suspension and an intelligent road-preview function.
All variants come standard with the God’s Eye B driver-assistance system, featuring 1 LiDAR and supporting navigation-assisted driving on urban roads and highways, as well as automated parking.
Refreshing the Tang family is critical for BYD. Sales of the series have fallen sharply during a year without a major redesign.
BYD Tang Series Monthly Sales 2024-2026
Month
2024
2025
2026
January
5,211
6,590
5,529
February
5,357
10,075
5,835
March
14,079
10,411
6,634
April
14,176
18,455
7,127
May
15,478
19,012
6,996
June
15,719
18,042
9,282
July
12,056
12,002
13,535
August
12,069
8,860
September
12,552
13,620
October
15,003
14,460
November
15,410
13,252
December
16,255
10,129
BYD Tang series monthly sales
2024
2025
2026
BYD has accelerated efforts since last year to reshape the flagship nameplate. The Da Tang EV went on sale on June 17 with a starting price of 239,900 yuan ($35,370) and a CLTC range of up to 950 km. Deliveries surpassed 10,000 units about 1 month after launch.
BYD also unveiled the Da Han EV at the Chengdu Auto Show today and opened pre-sales for the model. The Dynasty 9-series flagship sedan offers a range of up to 1,008 km.
The 29th Chengdu International Motor Show runs from August 21 to 30, with BYD occupying a dedicated group pavilion in Hall 9.
The Da Han EV comes in 3 variants, with the all-wheel-drive version accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
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