BYD’s flagship electric SUV secures 30,000+ orders in 24 hrs, and its starts at under $40K

The stunning three-row electric SUV can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) and is equipped with BYD’s new 5-minute Flash Charging.

BYD Datang electric SUV orders pile up after launch

BYD stole the spotlight at the Beijing Auto Show on Friday, showcasing a range of new vehicles ranging from electric hypercars to three-row luxury SUVs.

The Datang, BYD’s flagship electric SUV, was among the most popular. At just over 5.3 m long, the full-size SUV is slightly bigger than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or Kia EV9, and the largest electric vehicle BYD offers.

After opening presales at the event on Friday, BYD announced on its Weibo page over the weekend that the Datang racked up over 30,000 orders in just 24 hours. Presale prices opened at just 250,000 yuan ($36,500), ranging up to 320,000 yuan ($47,000).

The three-row electric SUV is available with single and dual-motor powertrains. The single-motor variant delivers up to 370 kW (496 hp), while the dual-motor version delivers a combined 585 kW (784 hp).

Like the IONIQ 9, the Datang has enough room for seven passengers with a 2+2+3 configuration. The interior features BYD’s latest cabin design with three screens spanning across the dashboard, plus another massive entertainment screen that drops from the roof for rear passengers.

The flagship electric SUV is equipped with BYD’s new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging technology, enabling up to 950 km (590 miles) of CLTC driving range and charging times as low as 5 minutes.

For a premium driving feel, the Datang is equipped with BYD’s Disus-A intelligent control system, a dual-chamber air suspension system, and zero-gravity seats.

The Datang also features BYD’s God’s eye B ADAS system, which uses a roof-mounted Lidar to provide safety and convenience features like high-speed NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) and smart parking.

BYD will also offer two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions: a DM-i variant with a 1.5T engine and a 300 kW (402 hp) electric motor, and a DM-p with dual electric motors delivering a combined 400 kW (536 hp).