BYD Tang

Specifications

The Tang is powered by a 2.0-litre internal combustion engine which delivers 151 kW and 320. N·m of torque; and two electric motors, front and rear, each rated at 110. kW and 250. N·m in the entry-level Tang, and 300. N·m in the performance model. Total system output is 371 kW and 820. N·m for the entry-level model, and 411 kW and 870. N·m for the concept performance model. The latter accelerates from 0 to 100. km/h in 4.5 seconds and the entry level in 4.9 seconds. The Tang is fitted with BYD's second generation Dual Mode (DM) system which allows drivers to switch between all-electric mode (EV mode) and hybrid electric mode (HEV mode).[6] This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S6.

Tang 100

On 27 February 2017, The BYD Tang 100 was officially launched in Shenzhen, China. the Tang 100 is equipped with a high-density safety battery and a battery management system, and its pure electric range is 100 kilometers.[9]

2021 facelift and DM-i

The Tang DM received a facelift for the 2021 model year alongside the introduction of the DM-i hybrid powertrain. Both models both receive the updated front and rear bumper designs.

The BYD DM-i powertrain is constructed with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine powered plug-in hybrid system. The Tang DM-i is available as two models with a pure electric range of 52 km and 112 km respectively, with a total combined cruising range of 1050 km, equipped with a lithium iron phosphate blade battery. The fuel consumption is 5.3 L/100 km and 5.5 L/100 km for the two trim models respectively, and its 0–100. km/h acceleration time is 8.5 seconds.[19] The 1.5-litre turbo engine is specifically built to accommodate the company's DM-i hybrid technology. In order to achieve high thermal efficiency, BYD designed the engine with compression ratio of 15.5, an increased bore to stroke ratio, Atkinson cycle for improved combustion efficiency, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, and a series of friction-reducing measures.[20]

2022 facelift and DM-p

The second generation BYD Tang EV (the all-electric variant) received a facelift for the 2022 model year eliminating the grille, in line with the rest of the BYD Dynasty EV line-up. The battery capacity was increased to 108.8 kWh.[21]

Among the DM (plug-in hybrid) variants, The DM-p was also introduced as a more performance oriented DM variant featuring the 1.5-litre turbo engine hybrid system. The 0–100. km/h acceleration time for the DM-p variant is under 4.3 seconds while maintaining the 215 km pure electric range.[22]

The Tang DM-p received another update in 2023 featuring restyled tail lamps. The updated DM-p model debuted during the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2023.[23]

Markets

Philippines

The Tang DM-i was launched in the Philippines on 17 September 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model equipped with a turbocharged engine in the country. It is available in the sole variant powered by the 1.5-litre DM-i turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel drive.[24]

Vietnam

The Tang L EV is marketed as the BYD Sealion 8 in Vietnam. It was launched on 18 April 2025 alongside the Sealion 6. It is available in the sole Performance variant using the 108.8 kWh Blade Battery pack.[25]