BYD has unveiled the Great Tang, its Dynasty-series flagship SUV, boasting the automaker’s next-generation Blade battery technology with up to 950 km of CLTC range, the God’s Eye B advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), and a software-defined architecture incorporating rear-wheel steering and Disus Intelligent Body Control System with dual air suspension. Expected to begin around CN¥400,000 (US$58,000), the flagship will go head-to-head with segment rivals like the Toyota Land Cruiser, BMW iX, and Kia EV9.
The Great Tang measures 5,302 mm in length with a 3,130 mm wheelbase and seats up to seven in a 2+2+3 layout. Power options run from a 300 kW rear-wheel-drive base to a 585 kW dual-motor AWD, with a 250 km/h top speed on the performance variant. Inside the cockpit is a relatively utilitarian—as far as luxury vehicles go—dashboard featuring three screens encompassing the instrument panel, infotainment and front-seat passenger entertainment.
Meanwhile, a fourth screen situated on the ceiling, also for entertainment, serves passengers in the back. Two wireless charging pads appear to be included on the centre console, but this has not been confirmed explicitly.
The God’s Eye B designation marks an appreciable upgrade on the standard God’s Eye suite BYD absorbed into mainstream models at no additional cost in February 2025. Among the changes is a roof-mounted LiDAR system. Concrete details on its perception system remain unknown but generally the Gods Eye B Tier hosts no more than two LiDAR units, as well as 12 mm-wave radars and 14 cameras. The automaker unveiled its Gods Eye 5.0 system in January 2026, but this new configuration focuses more on AI integration than sensors.
Arguably the Great Tang’s feature most worth keeping an eye on is its second-generation Blade battery. As the flagship, all eyes will be on this model and its performance. While concrete battery specifications are not yet known, BYD has shared that the rear-wheel drive variant will achieve up to 950 km of CLTC range, while the AWD targets 850 km. It boasts an 1,000V architecture, capable of supporting Flash Charging 2.0, which as Automotive World reported yesterday, will allow 10-95% charging in as little as nine minutes.
BYD’s decision to lead with technology credentials—its strongest suit by reputation—rather than luxury appointments reflects a deliberate positioning strategy against global premium brands. The launch comes as the automaker records its sixth consecutive month of falling domestic sales, and the Great Tang, alongside the Blade Battery 2.0, forms the core of its effort to rebuild demand in a market where tightening regulation and growing competition have sapped its momentum.
