The BYD Great Tang EV reached six-figure pre-orders. Credit: BYD Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Chinese automaker BYD said the Great Tang has exceeded 100,000 pre-sale orders, less than two weeks after pre-sales opened at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The full-size electric SUV started pre-sales at 250,000 yuan (36,700 USD), with higher trims priced up to 320,000 yuan (47,000 USD). The order figure was disclosed on May 7 by Lu Tian, general manager of BYD Dynasty Network’s sales division. The executive said the vehicle had reached 100,000 pre-sale orders on the same day. Order growth accelerates The latest figure follows earlier reports surrounding the model’s launch momentum. We previously reported that the Great Tang logged more than 30,000 pre-sale orders within 24 hours of opening reservations. Dealer-channel data later indicated the figure had exceeded 60,000 units within 48 hours. The Great Tang EV is positioned as BYD Dynasty Network’s first D-segment flagship SUV. The model is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2026. BYD official image: Great Tang EV surges past 100k pre-orders. Full-size SUV specifications The SUV measures 5,263 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, and 1,790 mm tall, with a 3,130 mm wheelbase. BYD offers the vehicle with a 2+2+3 seating layout for seven passengers. Interior equipment includes a floating central infotainment display, front passenger entertainment screen, and a 17.3-inch roof-mounted second-row display. The front seats use a dual zero-gravity configuration. Powertrain options include single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive variants. BYD claims the AWD version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. 1000V platform and charging The Great Tang EV adopts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and a full-domain 1000V high-voltage architecture. BYD claims the vehicle can achieve up to 950 km of CLTC electric driving range. Charging specifications include a 10C flash-charging battery, 1000A charging current, and peak charging capability of up to 1000 kW under compatible conditions. Other chassis technologies include DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension, rear-wheel steering, road preview capability, and crab-walk mode. BYD Tang L and Tang sales in China til March 2026. Credit: China EV DataTracker Tang family sales context According to China EV DataTracker data (Tang L and Tang), the BYD Tang family recorded 1,785 domestic sales in March 2026, down 75.7% year-on-year. The Tang L added 945 domestic sales in the same month, up 91.7% from the previous month. Earlier in April 2025, the Tang L reached 5,229 monthly domestic sales shortly after launch. The Great Tang enters an increasingly competitive Chinese flagship SUV segment. Earlier this month, Chery revealed the Tiggo X flagship SUV with 476 hp and a claimed combined range of 1,500 km.
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