The BYD Tang is a crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto, available as an all-electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid or a conventional ICE vehicle. The vehicle is the second model of BYD's "Dynasty" series passenger vehicles, and gets its name from the Tang Dynasty, the most prosperous of all the great Chinese Dynasties.[1]
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Manufacturer | BYD |
Production | 2015–present |
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Body style | 5-door SUV |
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.[2] The Tang was the top selling plug-in electric passenger car in China in 2016,[3] 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.[4] Since inception, 101,518 units were sold in China through December 2018.[3][5][6][7][needs update]
The second-generation BYD Tang debuted at Auto China in April 2018.[8] In the all-electric variant, known as the BYD Tang 600 and 600D, the battery capacity is 82.8 kWh (298 MJ).[9] That variant went on sale in Europe (in Norway) in 2021.[10][11][12]
BYD Tang (First generation) | |
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Production | 2015–2018 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | BYD S6 BYD Qin |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L BYD487ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) 151 kW (202 hp)[1] |
Electric motor | Two 110 kW (150 hp)[1] |
Transmission | Electric Automatic |
Battery | 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack[1] |
Electric range | 80 km (50 mi)[1] |
Chronology | |
Successor | BYD Tang II |
The BYD Tang is a plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle (CUV) developed by BYD 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[1] and was produced to at least 2018.
The Tang is powered by a 2.0-liter internal combustion engine which delivers 151 kW (202 hp) and 320 N⋅m (240 lbf⋅ft) of torque; and two electric motors, front and rear, each rated at 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) in the entry-level Tang, and 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) in the performance model. Total system output is 371 kW (498 hp) and 820 N⋅m (600 lbf⋅ft) for the entry-level model, and 411 kW (551 hp) and 870 N⋅m (640 lbf⋅ft) for the concept performance model. The latter accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h 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).[1] This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S7.
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![]() BYD Tang II EV | |
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Also called | BYD Tan EV (Brazil)[13] |
Production | 2018–present |
Designer | Wolfgang Egger |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, full-time electric all-wheel-drive |
Related | Denza X |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Electric motor | Front electric motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor 110 kW (150 hp) Rear electric motor AC permanent magnet synchronous motor 180 kW (240 hp) |
Transmission | 6-speed DCT E-CVT |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111 in) |
Length | 4,870 mm (191.7 in) |
Width | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
Height | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BYD Tang I |
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)[17] besides plug-in hybrid ones, with powertrains exactly the same as the first generation.[8] The Tang will be also the first vehicle to be exported to Europe, starting with Norway in "late summer" of 2021.[18][19]
BYD Tang II
BYD Tang II EV
The Tang DM received a facelift for the 2021 model year alongside the introduction of the DM-i hybrid powertrain. The 2021 model year of the Tang DM and DM-i models both receive the updated front and rear bumper designs. The BYD DM-i powertrain is constructed with a 1.5 liter 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). The BYD Tang DM-i is 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 (0-62 mph) acceleration time is 8.5 seconds.[20]
The 1.5L 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 (CR) of 15.5, an increased B/S (Bore to Stroke) ratio, an Atkinson cycle for improved combustion efficiency, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, and a series of friction-reducing measures.[21]
Retail deliveries of the BYD Tang began in China in June 2015.[2] The plug-in SUV pricing starts at ¥155,000 RMB (~ US$23,800) before any applicable government incentives.[22]
A total of 18,375 units were sold in China in 2015,[5] and with 31,405 units delivered in 2016, the Tang listed as the top selling plug-in electric car in China that year.[3] The BYD Tang also ranked as the world's best-selling plug-in hybrid and as the third best-selling plug-in car in 2016.[4] Until December 2016, the BYD Tang ranked as the world's all-time tenth most sold plug-in electric car.[4] Tang sales in China totaled 14,592 units in 2017,[6] and rose to 37,146 in 2018.[7] Cumulative sales since inception totaled 101,518 units in China through December 2018.[3][5][6][7][needs update]
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