BYD Fang Cheng Bao files for Tai 9, its largest SUV yet — Explained
The 6-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 5,270 mm in length, exceeding the 5,195 mm Bao 8, currently Fang Cheng Bao’s largest model.
The 6-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 5,270 mm in length, exceeding the 5,195 mm Bao 8, currently Fang Cheng Bao’s largest model.
The updated Seal 07 is significantly larger, with its length increasing to 5,080 mm from 4,995 mm.
The new model will come in both EV and DM-i plug-in hybrid versions, featuring the God’s Eye B driver assistance system with LiDAR.
Orders reached 1,002 as of August 9, beating BYD’s initial target of 1,000 in the first two weeks.
The 2027 Seal 06 starts at 99,900 yuan ($14,712) and is one of BYD’s key offerings in the affordable EV market.
The Qin Max is the flagship of the Qin family, positioned above the Qin L, and supports BYD’s latest flash-charging technology.
Nio’s retail sales surged 70.5% year-on-year in July, keeping it at No. 8 in China’s NEV market.
The Sealion 08 will come in DM-i plug-in hybrid and EV all-electric versions, with pre-order prices starting at 230,000 yuan ($33,880).
BYD continued to dominate China’s NEV export market in July with 173,721 vehicles, while Tesla China exported 66,330 units.
Fang Cheng Bao launched a 510-km rear-wheel-drive flash-charging version of the Tai 3, priced from 143,800 yuan ($21,180).