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The BYD Tang is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover sport utility vehicle (CUV) developed by BYD based on the BYD S6. The first generation was introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The plug-in hybrid gets its name from the Tang Dynasty, known as the most prosperous of all the great Chinese Dynasties. Retail deliveries began in China in June 2015. The second generation debuted at Auto China in April 2018.

The Tang was the top selling plug-in electric passenger car in China in 2016, and the world's top selling plug-in hybrid in 2016. Also, the Tang ranked as the world's third best-selling plug-in car that year. Since inception, 101,518 units in China through December 2018.

The BYD Tang is a plug-in hybrid Crossover sport utility vehicle (CUV) developed by BYD based on the BYD S6. Its 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 80 km (50 mi). The Tang was introduced at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.

The Tang is powered by a 2.0-liter internal combustion engine which delivers 151 kW (202 hp) and 320 N⋅m (240 lbf⋅ft) of torque; and two electric motors, front and rear, each rated at 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) in the entry-level Tang, and 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) in the performance model. Total system output is 371 kW (498 hp) and 820 N⋅m (600 lbf⋅ft) for the entry-level model, and 411 kW (551 hp) and 870 N⋅m (640 lbf⋅ft) 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). This vehicle is an electric version of the BYD S7.

Featuring BYD's new family design language and previewed by the BYD Dynasty concept car in 2017, the second generation BYD Tang with completely redesigned exterior and interior debuted at Auto China in April 2018. The new model line will include purely gasoline powered versions and pure electric versions besides plug-in hybrid ones, with powertrains exactly the same as the first generation.

Retail deliveries of the BYD Tang began in China in June 2015. The plug-in SUV pricing starts at CN¥300,000 (~ US$48,000) before any applicable government incentives.

A total of 18,375 units were sold in China in 2015, and with 31,405 units delivered in 2016, the Tang listed as the top selling plug-in electric car in China that year. The BYD Tang also ranked as the world's best-selling plug-in hybrid and as the third best-selling plug-in car in 2016. Until December 2016, the BYD Tang ranked as the world's all-time tenth most sold plug-in electric car. Tang sales in China totaled 14,592 units in 2017, and rose to 37,146 in 2018. Cumulative sales since inception totaled 101,518 units in China through December 2018.

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