BYD Tang
Segment: Budget-friendly urban car
Segment:Β Full-size 7-seat SUVΒ
Estimated Price:Β $65,000 β $80,000 CADΒ
New car competitors:Β BMW iX, Mercedes EQS SUV, Tesla Model X
This is BYDβs flagship SU, and its big. Itβs a full-size three-row EV comfortably seating 7 adults. Watch for strong pricing which may well cause more than a ripple of concern across competitive seas.
| Specification(*: approx) | Standard (600 km) | Flagship (730 km) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 90 kWh LFP Blade | 108.8 kWh LFP Blade |
| Range (CLTC) | 600 km | 730 km |
| Real-World Range* | 450 km | 550 km |
| Motor | 180 kW (241 hp) | 380 kW (510 hp) dual |
| 0-100 km/h* | 8.0 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| DC Fast Charging | Up to 166 kW | Up to 166 kW |
| Seating | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 |
| Towing | Up to 2,500 kg | Up to 2,500 kg |
| Est. CAD Price | $65,000-$70,000 | $75,000-$80,000 |
Key features:
- DiPilot advanced driver assistance with highway NOA (Navigate on Autopilot):Β TheΒ DiPilotΒ SystemΒ comprisesΒ threeΒ distinctΒ versions, including DiPilot 600, featuring a triple-LiDAR setup, primarily applied to YANGWANG models; DiPilot 300, equipped with a single LiDAR unit, mainly employed in DENZA and selected BYD models; and DiPilot 100, utilizing a tri-camera setup, implemented across BYD models.Β 3
- 15.6-inch rotating central touchscreen
- Every day spa-day: Ventilated and massaging front seats
- Third-row USB-C charging ports and climate vents
- V2L capability (3.3 kW output): Acts as a portable power source, allowing electric vehicles to use their battery power to supply electricity to external devices or other vehicles.
Suited for:Β Those who need three-row seating all while being pampered.
3: https://www.byd.com/za/news-list/byd-dipilot-intelligent-driving-assistance
Standard features:
- V2L (vehicle-to-load) capability: Acts as a portable power source, allowing electric vehicles to use their battery power to supply electricity to external devices or other vehicles.
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera system
- Heat pump (uses the refrigerant system to efficiently manage temperature without significantly draining the vehicleβs battery, extending driving range)
The Blade Battery Advantage
BYDβs proprietary Blade Battery technology (lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack with a distinctive flat-cell design) is used in every BYD vehicle. The technology was tested using the following metrics:
Safety:Β Some EV batteries have succumb to a fire risk known as thermal runaway. The BYD Blade Battery passed a nail penetration test, showcasing its safety.
Cold tolerance:Β Many around the world demand reliable winter performance. In some parts of the world, temps can drop to -40 C. BYD claims that LFP chemistry handles temperature extremes better than NMC or NCA alternatives. When paired with BYD’s active thermal management, the Blade Battery seems to instil confidence for more reliable winter performance.
Longevity:Β BYD claims 3,000+ charge cycles to 80% capacity, which depending on the frequency of charging can last the lifetime of the vehicle.
Daily charging:Β It is recommended that EV and other rechargeable batteries be charged to 80%, to prevent accelerated degradation. BYD claims that the LFP can be charged to 100% daily, limiting the aforementioned risk.
BYD and public transportation in Canada
BYD and Uber released a joint statement announcing a βpartnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets.β The ride-share program would begin in Europe and Latin America, expanding into the Middle East, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
In large format, public transportation, BYD Canada announced that the Toronto Transit Commission aka TTC (Canadaβs largest and North Americaβs third largest transit operator) will put into operation, 10 zero-emission, 40-foot K9M battery-electric buses.
