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BYD Tang
Mid-size crossover SUV From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The BYD Tang (Chinese: 比亚迪唐) is a series of mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto, available as an 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.[2]
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.[3]
The second-generation BYD Tang debuted at Auto China in April 2018.[4] The battery electric variant went on sale in Europe (in Norway) in 2021.[5][6][7]
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First generation (2015)
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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 80 km (50 mi). The Tang was introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show[2] and was produced to at least 2018.
The first-generation Tang was the top selling plug-in electric passenger car in China in 2016,[8] 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.[9]
Specifications
The Tang is powered by a 2.0-litre internal combustion engine which delivers 151 kW (202 hp) and 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) of torque; and two electric motors, front and rear, each rated at 110 kW (148 hp) and 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) in the entry-level Tang, and 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) in the performance model. Total system output is 371 kW (498 hp) and 820 N⋅m (605 lbf⋅ft) for the entry-level model, and 411 kW (551 hp) and 870 N⋅m (642 lbf⋅ft) for the concept performance model. The latter accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) 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).[2] This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S6.
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Second generation (2018)
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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 gasoline powered versions and pure electric versions (Tang EV600 and EV600D) besides plug-in hybrid ones (DM),[15] with powertrains similar to the first generation.[4] The Tang is also BYD's first vehicle to be exported to Europe, starting with Norway in 2021.[6][16]
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BYD Tang (ICE)
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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 52 km (32 mi) and 112 km (70 mi) respectively, with a total combined cruising range of 1,050 km (652 mi), equipped with a lithium iron phosphate blade battery. The fuel consumption is 5.3 L/100 km (44 mpg‑US; 19 km/L) and 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg‑US; 18 km/L) for the two trim models respectively, and its 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time is 8.5 seconds.[17] 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.[18]
BYD Tang II DM-i
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BYD Tang II DM-i (left) and DM (right)
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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 line-up. The DM-p was also introduced as a more performance oriented DM variant featuring the 1.5-litre turbo engine hybrid system. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time for the DM-p variant is under 4.3 seconds while maintaining the 215 km (134 mi) pure electric range.[19]
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.[20]
BYD Tang EV (2022 facelift)
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BYD Tang DM-p (2022 facelift)
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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.[21]
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Tang L (2025)
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The BYD Tang L was officially unveiled in China on 16 January 2025,[24] and was later launched on 9 April 2025.[25] 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 bamboo weaving techniques.[26][27]
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 augmented reality heads-up display, four-spoke flat-bottom design steering wheel, full digital driver's instrument panel, the shift-by-wire 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, Dynaudio sound system, an integrated fragrance dispenser, an onboard refrigerator and a panoramic sunroof.[27][28][29]
The Tang L has a boot space of 675 L (23.8 cu ft) and expands to 1,960 L (69 cu ft) 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.[27][29]
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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 Lidar on higher trim levels.[25]
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.
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