BYD Delays Datang SUV Launch to June 8 100k Orders
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- BYD announced the Datang SUV launch will be moved to June 8 to accommodate higher‑than‑expected demand, delaying the previously planned end‑of‑May debut.
- Datang secured over 100,000 preorders, after an initial 30,000 orders in the first 24 hours of the Beijing Auto Show.
- Wang Chuanfu said the surge in demand for vehicles equipped with BYD’s new Blade Battery 2.0 has exceeded the company’s production capacity.
- Blade Battery 2.0 and the Flash Charging system enable the Datang to charge from 10 % to 70 % in five minutes and a full 10 %‑to‑97 % charge in nine minutes.
- God’s eye B ADAS uses a roof‑mounted lidar to provide high‑speed Navigation on Autopilot and smart parking features.
- Free charging of 18 months will be offered to customers who place an order before the official launch.
Why it matters: Customers lock in early‑bird pricing and 18 months of free charging, while BYD must scale production to satisfy the unexpected demand, highlighting strong market appetite for its Blade Battery 2.0 and pressuring the firm’s supply chain. The delay also gives competitors a chance to catch up, while investors may watch BYD’s ability to roll out its new battery technology at scale.
