BYD’s flagship electric SUV secures 30,000+ orders in 24 hrs, and its starts at under $40K

The stunning three-row electric SUV can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) and is equipped with BYD’s new 5-minute Flash Charging.

BYD Datang electric SUV orders pile up after launch

BYD stole the spotlight at the Beijing Auto Show on Friday, showcasing a range of new vehicles ranging from electric hypercars to three-row luxury SUVs.

The Datang, BYD’s flagship electric SUV, was among the most popular. At just over 5.3 m long, the full-size SUV is slightly bigger than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or Kia EV9, and the largest electric vehicle BYD offers.

After opening presales at the event on Friday, BYD announced on its Weibo page over the weekend that the Datang racked up over 30,000 orders in just 24 hours. Presale prices opened at just 250,000 yuan ($36,500), ranging up to 320,000 yuan ($47,000).