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title: "BYD delays flagship electric SUV launch as preorders surge to over 100,000"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286797437.md"
description: "BYD has delayed the launch of its flagship electric SUV, the Datang, due to overwhelming demand, with preorders exceeding 100,000. The luxury SUV features a driving range of up to 590 miles and can recharge in just 5 minutes using BYD's new Blade Battery and Flash Charging system, starting at under $37,000 in China."
datetime: "2026-05-18T16:07:51.000Z"
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---

# BYD delays flagship electric SUV launch as preorders surge to over 100,000

The luxury three-row electric SUV has a driving range of up to 590 miles (950 km) and can recharge in as little as 5 minutes with BYD’s new Blade Battery and Flash Charging system. In China, it starts at under $37,000, but there’s one problem — BYD can’t keep up with demand.

## BYD delays flagship Datang electric SUV launch date

BYD is on the offensive. After revealing its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging system in March, the company has launched several new vehicles equipped with the new tech, ranging from electric supercars to high-end SUVs and sedans.

At the Beijing Auto Show last month, it was BYD’s three-row electric SUV, the Datang (Great Tang), that stole the spotlight.

After opening preorders at the event, BYD announced the flagship electric SUV received over 30,000 orders in its first 24 hours.

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