The BYD Tang () is a series of

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manufactured by

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, available as an battery electric, a

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or formerly a conventional

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vehicle. The vehicle is the second model of BYD's "Dynasty" series

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s after the Qin, and gets its name from the

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, the most prosperous of all the great Chinese dynasties. The first-generation BYD Tang was introduced at the 2014

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and was available as a plug-in hybrid only. Retail deliveries began in China in June 2015. The second-generation BYD Tang debuted at

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in April 2018. The battery electric variant went on sale in Europe (in Norway) in 2021. __TOC__

First generation (2015)

The first-generation BYD Tang is a

SUV based on the

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. Its 18.4 kWh

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pack delivers an

all-electric range All-electric range (AER) is the maximum driving range of an electric vehicle using only power from its on-board battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a Battery electric vehicle (BEV), it means the maximum range per rech ...

of . The Tang was introduced at the 2014

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-liter

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which delivers and of torque; and two

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s, 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

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(EV mode) and hybrid electric mode (HEV mode). This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S6. File:BYD Tang 01 China 2016-04-10.jpg, Front view File:BYD Tang 02 China 2016-04-10.jpg, Rear view

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

in April 2018. The new model line will include purely gasoline 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. File:BYD Tang DM 004.jpg, Rear view File:BYD Tang II 011.jpg, BYD Tang (ICE) File:BYD Tang II 012.jpg, Rear view (ICE) File:BYD Tang EV CRI 03 2021 7557.jpg, BYD Tang EV

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

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blade battery The BYD blade battery is a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for electric vehicles, designed and manufactured by FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of Chinese manufacturing company BYD. The blade battery was officially launched by BYD in 2020 ...

. 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

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, BYD designed the engine with

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of 15.5, an increased bore to stroke ratio,

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for improved combustion efficiency, an

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(EGR) system, and a series of friction-reducing measures. File:BYD Tang DM II facelift IMG001.jpg, BYD Tang II DM-i File:BYD Tang DM II facelift IMG003.jpg, BYD Tang II DM-i rear File:BYD Tang II DM-i (left) and DM (right) 20230628.jpg, BYD Tang II DM-i (left) and DM (right)

2022 facelift and DM-p

The second generation BYD Tang EV received a facelift for the 2022 model year eliminating the grille, in line with the rest of the BYD Dynasty EV lineup. 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. File:BYD Tang II EV facelift 003.jpg, BYD Tang EV (2022 facelift) File:BYD Tang II EV facelift 004.jpg, Rear view File:BYD Tang DM-p IMG001.jpg, BYD Tang DM-p (2022 facelift) File:BYD Tang DM-p IMG003.jpg, Rear view

Tang L (2025)

The BYD Tang L was officially unveiled in China on 16 January 2025, and was later launched on 9 April 2025. It is positioned higher than the existing BYD Tang and as BYD's largest SUV. Previous Tang models continue to be offered at a lower price.

Design

The exterior of the Tang L adopts the series’ Loong Face (formerly Dragon Face) design language inspired by Chinese heritage. There are dragon whisker-like air intakes and split headlights that are connected to the chrome-plated trim on the front fascia, while the taillights on the rear fascia are inspired by traditional

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weaving techniques. The interior of the Tang L has a similar design to the Han L and has a dual-colour theme. There is a 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system, an

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, four-spoke flat-bottom design steering wheel, full digital driver's instrument panel, the

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gear lever used for the automatic transmission mounted on the steering wheel column and the physical buttons retained in the armrest area. Other interior features are ambient lighting, bamboo wood accents, dual wireless charging pads,

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sound system, an integrated fragrance dispenser, an onboard

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and a panoramic sunroof. The Tang L has a boot space of and expands to when the second and third row seats are folded down. The battery electric model also has a frunk storage area. The vehicle has a 2+3+2 seven-seat layout.

Safety

The Tang L features God’s Eye C (DiPilot 300) intelligent driving assistance system incorporates the DiLink 150 intelligent cockpit system and a roof-mounted

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on higher trim levels. BYD Tang L EV 002

Powertrain

The Tang L offers two powertrain options shared with the Han L - battery electric and plug-in hybrid. Battery electric variants sit on BYD's super e platform - a 945 V architecture with redesigned blade batteries to allow faster ion transfer in the electrolyte and less resistance through the diaphragm, resulting in a theoretical maximum of 10C charging rate. *DM-p models equipped with a drone module have a slightly slower acceleration time.

Safety

Sales

References

External links

Official website
(in Chinese) {{BYD timeline 2003 to date Tang Plug-in hybrid vehicles Hybrid sport utility vehicles Partial zero-emissions vehicles Flagship vehicles Cars introduced in 2015 Mid-size crossover sport utility vehicles Production electric cars