BYD Delays SUV Launch as Orders Top 100K
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- BYD received over 100,000 orders for its flagship three‑row electric SUV (Great Tang) and 61,240 pre‑orders for the new Song Ultra EV, prompting a launch delay to June 8.
- BYD said its Blade Battery 2.0 can deliver a CLTC range of more than 621 miles (1,000 km) and its Flash Charging system can charge a vehicle from 10 % to 70 % in five minutes, 10 % to 97 % in nine minutes, even at –30 °C.
- BYD has installed 5,979 flash‑charging stations across 312 Chinese cities and offers 18 months of free charging to customers who pre‑order the new models.
- Wang Chuanfu, BYD’s chief executive, confirmed that demand for the new battery‑equipped EVs has outstripped the company’s current production capacity.
- BYD debuted the new technology on the ultra‑luxury Yangwang U7 sedan in March before rolling it out to sub‑brands Denza Z9 GT, N9, Bao 8 and Bao 5.
Why it matters: Consumers gain ultra‑fast charging but may face delayed deliveries; BYD risks lost sales and supply‑chain strain as its production lags behind the 100K‑plus order surge, pressuring its market share against rivals.
