Key PointsBYD Datang becomes the brand’s largest and most powerful electric SUVSuper e-Platform enables ultra-fast 1,000 kW DC charging capabilityFull-size dimensions target premium seven-seat family buyersFlash charging network rollout expands beyond China into global marketsTechnology preview hints at future BYD models for Australia
BYD is quietly preparing what could become its most ambitious electric vehicle to date, with regulatory filings in China confirming details of a massive new seven-seat SUV positioned at the very top of the brand’s Dynasty range.
Known as the BYD Datang, or Great Tang, the model has been spotted undergoing testing in recent weeks before appearing in official approval documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Those filings confirm not only its flagship status, but also its potential to support DC charging speeds of up to 1,000 kW, placing it in rare company even by global EV standards.
The Datang is designed to sit above the existing Tang family, both physically and technologically, and forms part of BYD’s broader push into ultra-premium electric vehicles aimed at large families and long-distance drivers.
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Flagship size, flagship performance
There is no mistaking the scale of BYD’s new electric SUV.
At more than 5.26 metres long and with a gross vehicle mass of 3,245 kg, the Datang firmly lands in full-size SUV territory, competing with China’s largest luxury electric family haulers rather than mid-size crossovers.
To move that mass, BYD is offering multiple powertrain configurations. Single-motor versions send power to the rear wheels and are available with outputs of 300 kW or 370 kW, while the range-topping dual-motor version combines front and rear motors for a total output of 585 kW and all-wheel drive.
Battery capacity has not yet been officially confirmed, but industry expectations suggest a pack at least as large as the 108.8 kWh unit used in the current Tang, if not larger, particularly given the vehicle’s size and charging ambitions.
Styling also signals a step upmarket, with approval images showing a more luxurious exterior and the presence of front-mounted lidar hardware, indicating support for BYD’s latest God’s Eye driver assistance and autonomous technology.
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1,000 kW charging and what it means for Australia
The most significant detail, however, lies beneath the bodywork.
The Datang is built on BYD’s Super e-Platform, a 1,000-volt architecture capable of delivering charging currents of up to 1,000 amps. In BYD’s own testing, this setup allows compatible vehicles to add up to 400 kilometres of range in around five minutes, or roughly two kilometres of driving range every second.
BYD refers to this system as Flash Charging, supported by a growing network of megawatt-capable DC fast chargers that began rolling out across China last year. The company has previously indicated plans for around 15,000 one-megawatt charging stations, developed in partnership with infrastructure providers.
Importantly for local buyers, BYD has already confirmed that this charging technology will expand into international markets, including right-hand-drive regions such as the UK, alongside broader European deployment. That puts Australia firmly on the radar for future adoption, even if widespread 1 MW charging infrastructure remains some years away.
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A preview of BYD’s future in Australia
While the Datang itself has not been confirmed for Australian sale, its relevance here is hard to ignore.
BYD already sells the Tang-based Sealion 8 in plug-in hybrid form locally, and continues to broaden its Australian lineup at pace. If the Datang remains China-only, the platform and charging technology it introduces are almost certain to filter down into more accessible models over time.
For Australian families accustomed to large SUVs, towing duties and long regional drives, ultra-fast charging could be a genuine game-changer, reducing long-distance charging stops to little more than a coffee break.
An official reveal is expected ahead of the Beijing Auto Show in April, where BYD is likely to share full battery specifications and production timelines.
