BYD Tang
The BYD Tang is a series of mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto, available as a 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.
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.
The second-generation BYD Tang debuted at Auto China in April 2018. The battery electric variant went on sale in Europe in 2021.
Tang / Tang 100 (2015)
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. The Tang was introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show and was produced to at least 2018.The first-generation Tang was the top selling plug-in electric passenger car in China in 2016, 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.
Specifications
The Tang is powered by a 2.0-litre internal combustion engine which delivers and of torque; and two electric motors, 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 system which allows drivers to switch between all-electric mode and hybrid electric mode. This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S6.Tang 100
On 27 February 2017, The BYD Tang 100 was officially launched in Shenzhen, China. the Tang 100 is equipped with a high-density safety battery and a battery management system, and its pure electric range is 100 kilometers.Tang / Tang DM / Tang EV / Tang DM-i / Tang DM-p (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 Auto China in April 2018. The new model line will include purely gasoline powered versions and pure electric versions besides plug-in hybrid ones, with powertrains similar to the first generation. The Tang is also BYD's first vehicle to be exported to Europe, starting with Norway in 2021.2021 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 lithium iron phosphate blade battery. 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 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 system, and a series of friction-reducing measures.
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 battery capacity was increased to 108.8 kWh.Among the DM variants, 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.