BYD launches Datang luxury SUV with 150,000 pre-orders, plans Europe expansion by end of 2026

The Great Tang is the largest, most luxurious SUV to launch under the BYD brand. After a hot start in China, racking up a record 150,000 orders ahead of launch, BYD is bringing the flagship electric SUV overseas, including Europe, by the end of 2026.

First covered Jun 18, 2026 · 2:48 PM PT · 3 articles

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7d CleanTechnica BYD Datang Comparison Reveals Accelerating EV Progress — BYD’s Datang EV launched this week. While impressive on its own, the premium SUV becomes more impressive compared to other vehicles in China. RWD Datang models…

7d Electrek BYD’s luxury SUV received a record 150,000 orders, and now it’s headed overseas — The Great Tang is the largest, most luxurious SUV to launch under the BYD brand. After a hot start in China, racking up a record 150,000 orders ahead of…

8d CleanTechnica BYD Datang Flagship SUV Launch Impresses — Yesterday, BYD officially launched sales of the Datang or “Great Tang.” The premium SUV went on sale with over 150,000 pre-orders on the books over the past…

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