3rd-gen BYD Tang EV arrives at dealers with 691 hp and dual-chamber air suspension

The third-generation BYD Tang EV has begun arriving at dealerships in China ahead of its expected November launch at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The electric SUV features a five-seat layout, dual-chamber air suspension, roof-mounted LiDAR, and an all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 515 kW (691 hp).

The new SUV marks a change for the Tang EV, which has shared its underlying architecture with combustion-engine vehicles since the nameplate’s introduction in 2018. It moves to a dedicated electric platform.

Dealer arrivals and preliminary pricing

Dealer distribution circulars list wholesale deposit prices of 225,000 yuan (31,500 USD) for the 850 km rear-wheel-drive Premium trim and 240,000 yuan (33,600 USD) for the 850 km Flagship variant.

These are dealer procurement figures, not confirmed consumer prices. BYD has not yet announced retail pricing, so these figures do not establish the lineup’s starting price.

For reference, the China-market Tesla Model Y starts at 249,900 yuan. However, the Tang EV’s wholesale figures are not directly comparable with the Model Y’s retail price.

The outgoing Tang series saw monthly domestic deliveries fall into three-digit territory in September 2026. BYD has expanded its larger SUV lineup with the Tang L and full-size Da Tang, while the new Tang EV replaces its predecessor’s multi-row arrangement with five seats.

Dedicated electric platform and five-seat cabin

The SUV measures 5,045 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, and up to 1,760 mm high. Its 2,950 mm wheelbase is 130 mm longer than that of its predecessor.

The cabin provides more than 1,000 mm of second-row legroom. Rear passengers get power-adjustable backrests that recline up to 130 degrees, fold-out tray tables, and magnetic accessory mounting points.

Storage includes a front trunk and a compartment beneath the rear cargo floor. The front centre console incorporates a compressor-based refrigerator and warmer.

The interior replaces BYD’s familiar rotatable central touchscreen with a fixed 30-inch horizontal panoramic display. An optional 35.4-inch remote cowl display stretches across the lower dashboard, paired with an infotainment system running BYD’s latest interface and the DiDiXia AI assistant.

Double-wishbone suspension and DiSus-A

The chassis adopts an all-aluminium double-wishbone front suspension and a five-link independent rear suspension, replacing the outgoing model’s MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear arrangement.

BYD’s DiSus-A system combines dual-chamber air springs with adaptive dampers, allowing adjustments to spring characteristics and ride height.

Roof-mounted cameras and sensors monitor the road ahead. BYD has not provided independently verified measurements of the system’s response time or its effect on vehicle body movement.

515 kW AWD powertrain and Blade batteries

The powertrain specifications correspond to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) regulatory listing.

The rear-wheel-drive version uses a 300 kW (408 hp) permanent magnet synchronous motor. The AWD configuration adds a 215 kW front asynchronous motor, bringing combined output to 515 kW (691 hp).

The dual-motor version has a listed top speed of 250 km/h and weighs 2,520 kg, compared with the outgoing platform’s 180 km/h speed limit.

Energy comes from second-generation Blade lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries supplied by BYD subsidiary FinDreams Battery. Listed capacities are 88.682 kWh and 105.792 kWh.

The smaller pack provides a CLTC range of 730 km (estimated 600 km WLTP) in rear-wheel-drive configuration. The larger battery delivers 850 km CLTC (estimated 700 km WLTP) in rear-wheel-drive and 830 km CLTC (estimated 680 km WLTP) with all-wheel drive.

BYD claims its high-voltage charging system can replenish the battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes and reach 97% in nine minutes under specified conditions. Actual charging times depend on the terminal, battery temperature, and operating conditions.

DiPilot 300 and launch timing

The SUV uses BYD’s DiPilot 300 driver-assistance system, marketed in China as God’s Eye B.

Its hardware includes roof-mounted LiDAR, front-facing binocular cameras, millimetre-wave radars, and surround-view cameras. Supported functions include high-speed and urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) and automated valet parking.

BYD has not announced retail prices or customer delivery dates. Those details are expected during the commercial launch in November.