BYD Tang 2018– car dimensions: 4870 mm long, 1950 mm wide and 1725 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,489 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Dual-zone or three-zone automatic climate control is fitted, with rear controls available. Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go is standard. Front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and 360-degree camera assist parking. Driver aids include automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane keep assist.
Boot space is 235 litres with all seven seats up. It expands to 940 litres with the third row folded and reaches 1655 litres with the second and third rows down.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is around 571 kg. The independent suspension setup supports everyday family and light load use.
The cabin feels spacious and premium with seven Nappa leather seats across three rows, a large openable panoramic sunroof that floods the interior with light, and acoustic glass plus extra insulation for a quiet ride. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment, memory, heating, ventilation and massage. A tri-zone climate system, ambient lighting and air purification with fragrance keep the space fresh and comfortable for family use.
Pure electric with Blade Battery. WLTP range up to 530 km and consumption around 24 kWh/100 km.
Service every 24 months or 30,000 km.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (87% adult, 87% child, 80% VRU, 73% assist).
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, AEB, ACC, LKA, BSD, 360 camera and more ADAS.
This is a full electric SUV using the Blade LFP battery. Early Europe models had 86.4 kWh for about 400 km WLTP range. later ones reach 108.8 kWh and 530 km WLTP with combined consumption near 24 kWh/100 km. DC charging hits 30-80% in around 30 minutes at up to 170 kW. A heat pump is standard to help efficiency in cold weather.
Servicing is straightforward for an EV. Intervals are every two years or 30,000 km. Warranty covers the vehicle for six years or 150,000 km and the battery for eight years or 200,000-250,000 km with a capacity guarantee.
Safety is strong with a full five-star Euro NCAP result. The body uses high-strength steel and the battery structure adds protection. Standard equipment includes a full set of airbags, tyre pressure monitoring, child presence detection and a broad ADAS suite with adaptive cruise, lane keep, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and a 360-degree camera.
Day-to-day ownership is simple thanks to the long service gaps, remote app control for climate and locking, V2L power outlet and OTA updates. The seven-seat layout and large cargo area when seats fold make it practical for families, while the quiet cabin and comfort features reduce fatigue on longer trips.
Length 4870 mm, Width 1950 mm, Height 1725 mm, Wheelbase 2820 mm (Tang 2018-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD Tang EV Betriebsanleitung, BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd., November 2021, BYD TANG brochure, data of October 2022, BYD Netherlands price and specification list, 1 July 2024, Final Edition.