BYD Tang L

The BYD Tang L () is a mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2025. Available with battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (DM-i) powertrains, it is part of the BYD Tang series.

Overview The Tang L was officially unveiled in China on 16 January 2025, and was later launched on 9 April 2025. It is positioned higher than the existing BYD Tang and as BYD's largest SUV. Previous Tang models continue to be offered at a lower price.

Design The exterior of the Tang L adopts the series' Loong Face (formerly Dragon Face) design language inspired by Chinese heritage. There are dragon whisker-like air intakes and split headlights that are connected to the chrome-plated trim on the front fascia, while the taillights on the rear fascia are inspired by traditional bamboo weaving techniques.

The interior of the Tang L has a similar design to the Han L and has a dual-colour theme. There is a 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system, an augmented reality heads-up display, four-spoke flat-bottom design steering wheel, full digital driver's instrument panel, the shift-by-wire gear lever used for the automatic transmission mounted on the steering wheel column and the physical buttons retained in the armrest area. Other interior features are ambient lighting, bamboo wood accents, dual wireless charging pads, Dynaudio sound system, an integrated fragrance dispenser, an onboard refrigerator and a panoramic sunroof.

The Tang L has a boot space of and expands to when the second and third row seats are folded down. The battery electric model also has a frunk storage area. The vehicle has a 2+3+2 seven-seat layout.

Safety The Tang L features God’s Eye C (DiPilot 300) intelligent driving assistance system incorporates the DiLink 150 intelligent cockpit system and a roof-mounted Lidar on higher trim levels.

Powertrain The Tang L offers two powertrain options shared with the Han L battery electric and plug-in hybrid. Battery electric variants sit on BYD's super e platform a 945V architecture with redesigned blade batteries to allow faster ion transfer in the electrolyte and less resistance through the diaphragm, resulting in a peak maximum 10C charging rate. The EV version is able to charge from 1070% within 6minutes. +ModelBatteryPowerEV RangePeak DCFC0Top SpeedTypeWeightEngineFrontRearTotalCLTCWLTPEV RWD100.5kWh LFP1000kW6.9sEV AWD3.9sDM-i35.62kWh LFP1.5L turbo 71kW7.9sDM-p4.3sDM-p Drone4.5s

Markets

Africa

South Africa The Atto 8 was launched in South Africa on 16 April 2026, with two variants: Premium (19 kWh) and Performance AWD (35.6 kWh), both variants are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid paired with a lithium iron phosphate battery.

Americas

Mexico The Atto 8 was launched in Mexico on 29 October 2025, in a sole unnamed variant powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid paired with a 35.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.

Oceania

Australia The Sealion 8 was launched in Australia on 16 January 2026, with three variants: Dynamic FWD, Dynamic AWD and Premium AWD. All variants are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid paired with a lithium iron phosphate battery, available in 19 kWh (FWD) or 35.6 kWh (AWD) capacities.

New Zealand The Sealion 8 went on sale in New Zealand on 23 January 2026, with three variants: 2WD Dynamic, AWD Dynamic and AWD Premium. All variants are powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid paired with a lithium iron phosphate battery, available in 19 kWh (FWD) or 35.6 kWh (AWD) capacities.

Southeast Asia

Brunei The Sealion 8 was launched in Brunei on 14 April 2026.

Singapore The Sealion 8 was launched in Singapore on 9 July 2026, in the sole Dynamic variant, powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid paired with a 19 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.

BYD Tang L

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