The BYD Tang () is a series of mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto, available as a battery electric, a plug-in hybrid or formerly a conventional ICE vehicle. The vehicle is the second model of BYD's "Dynasty" series passenger vehicles after the Qin, and gets its name from the Tang dynasty, the most prosperous of all the great Chinese dynasties.
The first-generation BYD Tang was introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show and was available as a plug-in hybrid only. Retail deliveries began in China in June 2015.
The second-generation BYD Tang debuted at Auto China in April 2018. The battery electric variant went on sale in Europe (in Norway) in 2021.
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First generation (2015)
The first-generation BYD Tang is a plug-in hybrid SUV based on the BYD S6. Its 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack delivers an all-electric range of . The Tang was introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show and was produced to at least 2018.
The first-generation Tang was the top selling plug-in electric passenger car in China in 2016, Three BYD Auto models topped the Chinese ranking of best-selling new energy passenger cars in 2016. The BYD Tang SUV was the top selling plug-in electric car in China in 2016 with 31,405 units sold, followed by the BYD Qin with 21,868 units sold, and ranking third overall in 2016 was the BYD e6 with 20,605 units. and the world's top selling plug-in hybrid in 2016. Also, the Tang ranked as the world's third best-selling plug-in car that year. See also detailed 2016 sales and cumulative global sales in the two graphs.
Specifications
The Tang is powered by a 2.0-litre internal combustion engine which delivers and of torque; and two electric motors, front and rear, each rated at and in the entry-level Tang, and in the performance model. Total system output is and for the entry-level model, and and for the concept performance model. The latter accelerates from 0 to in 4.5 seconds and the entry level in 4.9 seconds. The Tang is fitted with BYD's second generation Dual Mode (DM) system which allows drivers to switch between all-electric mode (EV mode) and hybrid electric mode (HEV mode). This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S6.
Tang 100
On 27 February 2017, The BYD Tang 100 was officially launched in Shenzhen, China. the Tang 100 is equipped with a high-density safety battery and a battery management system, and its pure electric range is 100 kilometers.
Second generation (2018)
Featuring BYD's new family design language and previewed by the BYD Dynasty concept car in 2017, the second generation BYD Tang with completely redesigned exterior and interior debuted at Auto China in April 2018. The new model line will include purely petrol powered versions and pure electric versions (Tang EV600 and EV600D) besides plug-in hybrid ones (DM), with powertrains similar to the first generation. The Tang is also BYD's first vehicle to be exported to Europe, starting with Norway in 2021.
2021 facelift and DM-i The Tang DM received a facelift for the 2021 model year alongside the introduction of the DM-i hybrid powertrain. Both models both receive the updated front and rear bumper designs.
The BYD DM-i powertrain is constructed with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine powered plug-in hybrid system. The Tang DM-i is available as two models with a pure electric range of and respectively, with a total combined cruising range of , equipped with a lithium iron phosphate blade battery. The fuel consumption is and for the two trim models respectively, and its 0– acceleration time is 8.5 seconds. The 1.5-litre turbo engine is specifically built to accommodate the company's DM-i hybrid technology. In order to achieve high thermal efficiency, BYD designed the engine with compression ratio of 15.5, an increased bore to stroke ratio, Atkinson cycle for improved combustion efficiency, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, and a series of friction-reducing measures.
2022 facelift and DM-p The second generation BYD Tang EV (the all-electric variant) received a facelift for the 2022 model year eliminating the grille, in line with the rest of the BYD Dynasty EV line-up. The battery capacity was increased to 108.8 kWh.https://www.electrive.com/2022/04/11/byd-tang-gets-a-significantly-larger-battery/
Among the DM (plug-in hybrid) variants, The DM-p was also introduced as a more performance oriented DM variant featuring the 1.5-litre turbo engine hybrid system. The 0– acceleration time for the DM-p variant is under 4.3 seconds while maintaining the pure electric range.
The Tang DM-p received another update in 2023 featuring restyled tail lamps. The updated DM-p model debuted during the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2023.
Markets
Philippines The Tang DM-i was launched in the Philippines on 17 September 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model equipped with a turbocharged engine in the country. It is available in the sole variant powered by the 1.5-litre DM-i turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel drive.
Vietnam The Tang L EV is marketed as the BYD Sealion 8 in Vietnam. It was launched on 18 April 2025 alongside the Sealion 6. It is available in the sole Performance variant using the 108.8 kWh Blade Battery pack.
Third generation (2026) The third generation Tang was first revealed through China's MIIT documents on 10 July 2026. Unlike its predecessor, it is now exclusively offered in a two row five-seat configuration despite its larger size.
According to BYD, it slots above the Tang L; and is positioned alongside the larger and related three-row Datang as "dual flagships", sharing similar technologies.
The third generation Tang heavily resembles the larger, flagship Datang, featuring BYD's Loong (dragon) face design language that includes a front light bar with split headlights and a rear light bar inspired by Chinese knots. It has a floating roof and semi-flush door handles. Wheel options of either 20 or 21 inches are available.
The interior consists of a wide and slim 35.4-inch display used to display driving information such as speed, range and navigation, while a continuous 30-inch display spans across the central and passenger area, handling main infotainment and entertainment functions. It is the first BYD vehicle to use this setup.
It is equipped with BYD's second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technologies, allowing a charge from 10%-70% in around 5 minutes and a charge to 97% in 9 minutes. So far, two battery configurations have been revealed, with capacities of 88.7 kWh and 105.8 kWh, and a CLTC electric range ranging from depending on the configuration.
Tang L (2025)
The Tang L is a plug-in hybrid and battery-electric SUV belonging to the E-segment (mid-size) and was sold since 2025, based on the DM-i 5.0 platform and Super e platform.
Datang (2026)
The Datang is a F-segment (full-size) plug-in hybrid and battery-electric SUV. According to BYD, the Datang is its first full-size (Chinese "D-segment", ) SUV and is its flagship SUV.
Safety
Sales YearChinaTang DMTang EVTang (ICE)Total201518,37518,375201631,40531,405201714,54714,547201834,86727,21162,078201940,94535,79676,741202021,02956313,99135,583202148,1525,06299054,2042022116,31223,8249,625149,7612023128,81212,049140,8612024131,3409,287140,627202568,04014668,186
See also
List of BYD Auto vehicles
References
External links
Official website (in Chinese)