Showrooms receive the BYD Linghui M9 business van to capture commercial fleet contracts across China. Credit: Wechat 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 BYD Linghui M9 have commenced deliveries to showrooms across China, according to Linghui. The new flagship business multi-purpose vehicle targets both corporate and private family buyers. While showcase availability has scaled nationwide, official pricing frameworks remain unannounced under a pre-release timeline. The new vehicle belongs to a dedicated corporate ecosystem designed to separate fleet business lines from premium consumer nameplates. Engineering configurations integrate the proprietary Eye of the Gods advanced driving assistance system alongside the DiSus intelligent body control platform. Technical architectures combine fifth-generation dual-mode plug-in hybrid setups with an eight-in-one electric powertrain matrix. Mobility brand strategy BYD established the specialised sub-brand to mitigate negative sales impact from ride-hailing ties across its standard retail configurations. This corporate directive allows the automaker to capture high-volume commercial mobility contracts while protecting premium passenger car residual values. The upcoming flagship follows the initial rollout of official images for the ride-hailing market earlier this winter. Powertrain and hardware The flagship utilises thermal management systems alongside an optimised eight-in-one electric powertrain matrix. It follows Linghui e9 sedan, which officially launches with flash charging to support commercial operations. That vehicle utilises second-generation blade chemistry for quicker replenishment intervals. The electric sedan model starts at 150,800 yuan (22,198 USD) for entry-level specifications. Upgraded trims require 159,800 yuan (23,523 USD) and 169,800 yuan (24,995 USD), respectively. These established baselines provide a baseline for the unpriced van segment. Domestic sales trends The commercial multi-purpose vehicle arrives as an alternative family stablemate experiencing shifting demand. The upscale, consumer-focused BYD M9 (known as Xia in China) posted sales of 732 units in January, then dropped to 625 in February. Volume hit 897 units in March before descending to 648 deliveries in May, according to China EV DataTracker. A look inside the front seats and dashboard of the new BYD Linghui M9 van.