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BYD Tang

Three power sources, 820 Nm, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h: the original Tang came out swinging.12

Researched November 2, 2026 from 35 sources

At a glance

0400800
205–606 hpPower
0510
4.3–8.5 s0–100 km/h
0100200
180 km/hTop speed
05001,000
315–950 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,220–2,630 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.156911121314

Engine
2.0 L turbo gasoline; 1.5/2.0 L turbo PHEVs; single/dual-motor EVs1910
Layout
Hybrids: front-engine FWD/AWD; EVs: FWD/AWD1
Gearbox
Gasoline: 6-speed auto; PHEV: 6-speed DCT or E-CVT; EV: single-speed19

The story

2014: Beijing debut for the first Tang20142015: June deliveries, 820 Nm at launch20152017: Tang 100 adds range and its own badges20172018: Second generation debuts at Auto China20182021: Norway opens the European door20212023: Five Euro NCAP stars, with a caveat20232024: European EV grows to 108.8 kWh20242026: Third generation: 5 seats and 5,045 mm2026 BYD S6: 2011–2016 (China)BYD S6BYD S7: 2014–2018BYD S7BYD Tang (first generation): 2015–2018BYD Tang (second generation): 2018–presentBYD Tang (second generation)BYD Tang (third generation, announced): 2026 (planned) 201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones182122
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YearWhat happened
2011–2016 (China)BYD S6
2014–2018BYD S7
2015–2018BYD Tang (first generation)
2018–presentBYD Tang (second generation)
2026 (planned)BYD Tang (third generation, announced)
2014Beijing debut for the first Tang
2015June deliveries, 820 Nm at launch
2017Tang 100 adds range and its own badges
2018Second generation debuts at Auto China
2021Norway opens the European door
2023Five Euro NCAP stars, with a caveat
2024European EV grows to 108.8 kWh
2026Third generation: 5 seats and 5,045 mm
  1. 2014

    Beijing debut for the first Tang

    BYD unveiled its first-generation Tang at the Beijing Auto Show, offering plug-in hybrid power exclusively.1

  2. 2015

    June deliveries, 820 Nm at launch

    China deliveries began in June. The entry PHEV used a 2.0 L turbo and two motors: 498 hp, 820 Nm, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and an 80 km electric range.1

  3. 2017

    Tang 100 adds range and its own badges

    A bigger battery stretched electric range from 80 to 100 km. Tang badges replaced BYD emblems on the nose, tail, wheels and steering wheel.13

  4. 2018

    Second generation debuts at Auto China

    April’s debut brought a new body and cabin, with gasoline, plug-in hybrid and EV versions in the plan.1

  5. 2021

    Norway opens the European door

    The AWD EV opened BYD’s European passenger-car campaign in Norway, carrying an 86.4 kWh Blade Battery and a 400 km WLTP combined range.14

  6. 2023

    Five Euro NCAP stars, with a caveat

    The tested Flagship scored 87% for both adult and child protection. Front occupants’ heads hit each other in one test, where protection was rated poor.156

  7. 2024

    European EV grows to 108.8 kWh

    The European EV update paired a 108.8 kWh Blade Battery with 530 km WLTP combined range and DC charging up to 170 kW.7

  8. 2026

    Third generation: 5 seats and 5,045 mm

    The larger five-seat SUV was scheduled for China by year-end: 5,045 mm long, up to 850 km CLTC, and 10–70% charging in 5 minutes.18

Every generation

  • BYD S6
    BYD S62011–2016 (China)
  • BYD S7
    BYD S72014–2018
  • BYD Tang (first generation)
    BYD Tang (first generation)2015–2018
  • BYD Tang (second generation)
    BYD Tang (second generation)2018–present

Power over the years

From 498 hp to 606 hp in 8 years.

0200400600800 2014201620182020202220242026 hp 2015 · 498 hp · First-generation entry PHEV2015 · 555 hp · Ultimate Edition2018 · 205 hp · Gasoline five-seat2018 · 523 hp · DM plug-in hybrid (530 PS)2019 · 241 hp · EV600 single-motor (180 kW)2019 · 483 hp · EV600 AWD (360 kW)2022 · 510 hp · EV dual-motor (380 kW)2023 · 606 hp · DM-p (452 kW)2026 · 267 hp · DM-i (2026 model year) 606 hp DM-p (452 kW) 498 hp First-generation entry PHEV
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YearHorsepowerModel
2015498First-generation entry PHEV
2015555Ultimate Edition
2018205Gasoline five-seat
2018523DM plug-in hybrid (530 PS)
2019241EV600 single-motor (180 kW)
2019483EV600 AWD (360 kW)
2022510EV dual-motor (380 kW)
2023606DM-p (452 kW)
2026267DM-i (2026 model year)

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Tang (first-generation base)

    2015–2018

    498 hp

  • Standard

    Tang 100

    2017

    505 hp
  • Tang 2.0T / DM (second generation)

    Standard

    Tang 2.0T / DM (second generation)

    2018

  • Standard

    Tang DM-i 52 km / 112 km

    2021

  • Standard

    Tang EV 600 / 730 / 635 AWD

    2022

  • Standard

    Tang DM-i Glory Edition

    2024

  • Standard

    Tang DM-i DM 5.0

    2025

    268 hp

  • Standard

    Tang DM-i Intelligent Driving 175KM

    2025

  • Special

    Tang DM-p War God Edition

    2023

    606 hp

  • Limited

    Tang Ultimate Edition

    2015

    555 hp

  • Limited

    Tang Limited

    2015

    505 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original Tang: 4.9s on the tailgate and 542 badges on the fenders.14
  • Second-generation DM: black roof pillars create a floating-roof look.19
  • 2024 European EV: a full-width rear light bar wraps around into the sides.7
  • Later DM-i: black trim and an aggressive grille; the facelifted EV has a grille-free nose.112

Year by year

  1. 2017: Tang 100

    Tang emblems replace BYD logos on the nose, tailgate and wheels.3

  2. 2018: second generation

    Large Dragon Face grille and sculpted LED headlights arrive; DM models get black roof pillars for a floating-roof look.19

  3. 2021: DM and DM-i

    New front and rear bumpers accompany the DM facelift and the arrival of DM-i.1

Don’t confuse it with

  • BYD S6

    Both have RX-like side profiles; the first Tang adds mesh grilles and extra black cladding.1421

  • BYD S7

    The original Tang is an S7 offshoot; look for its 542 fender emblems and 4.9s tailgate badge.14

  • Photo of a BYD Tang
    Tang
    Photo of a Lexus RX (second generation)
    Lexus RX (second generation)

    Lexus RX (second generation)

    The original Tang shares its profile; Tang 100 examples use Tang emblems on the nose, tailgate and wheels.321

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $46.0K–$63.0K31

Price when newValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $46,000–$63,000 2015 · $48,256 · China Limited, before subsidies2021 · $29,240 · China DM-i base, after subsidies2023 · $34,270 · China EV base2023 · $107,000 · Brazil Tan, as tested2024 · $25,250 · China DM-i Glory base, USD approx.2025 · $25,250 · China DM-i base 2015 · 300.000 yuan or 48.256 USD · China base, 2015 Tang Limited; before subsidies
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2015Launch price$48,256China base, 2015 Tang Limited; before subsidies
2015Price when new$48,256China Limited, before subsidies
2021Price when new$29,240China DM-i base, after subsidies
2023Price when new$34,270China EV base
2023Price when new$107,000Brazil Tan, as tested
2024Price when new$25,250China DM-i Glory base, USD approx.
2025Price when new$25,250China DM-i base
2026Value today$46,000–$63,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “The world's best-selling plug-in hybrid of 2016”
    • “The rally Tang kept its air-conditioning”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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