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.
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.
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.
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.
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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