Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 Long-Range DM Version Launch Set For August 18

BYD’s personalized new energy vehicle brand Fang Cheng Bao will launch a Long-Range DM Version of the Tai 7 SUV on August 18, adding a new plug-in hybrid option to a model that has quickly become the brand’s best-selling vehicle. Fang Cheng Bao announced on Weibo that the launch event will begin at 7:00 pm Beijing Time on Tuesday. The new variant is expected to extend the Tai 7’s battery-only driving capability beyond the current maximum of 200 kilometers, although the company has not yet revealed the new battery capacity or official range figures.

The plug-in hybrid DM version of the Tai 7 was originally launched in September 2025 with a starting price of 179,800 yuan ($26,490). The existing DM lineup consists of four variants with CLTC battery-only ranges of 135 km, 200 km, 190 km and 190 km, respectively. The entry-level model uses a 26.6-kWh battery pack, while the other three versions are equipped with 35.6-kWh packs. When the fuel tank and battery are both fully replenished, the current DM variants offer a CLTC combined driving range of more than 1,300 km.

The upcoming long-range variant points to a larger battery pack designed to increase electric-only driving range, giving customers greater flexibility to use the SUV with less reliance on its combustion engine during shorter journeys. However, Fang Cheng Bao has not disclosed the battery capacity, electric range, pricing or other detailed specifications for the new model. Those details are expected to become clearer at the August 18 launch event, when the company presents the vehicle and outlines how it will expand the existing Tai 7 DM lineup.

Fang Cheng Bao has also expanded the Tai 7 family with a battery-electric version. On April 29, the brand launched the Tai 7 EV flash-charging edition with a starting price of 199,800 yuan. The electric SUV is available in two rear-wheel-drive configurations offering CLTC ranges of 675 km and 755 km. Both versions use BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, and the company says the battery can be charged from 10% to 70% in five minutes, highlighting the model’s focus on combining long-distance capability with faster charging performance.

The Tai 7 has rapidly established itself as Fang Cheng Bao’s volume leader. On July 20, the brand said cumulative sales of the SUV had exceeded 200,000 units, making it the fastest boxy SUV in China to reach that milestone in about 10 months. The sales performance gives the new DM variant a strong commercial base as Fang Cheng Bao broadens the model’s powertrain choices. The company’s growing product range also indicates that it is seeking to cover multiple customer requirements within the same SUV family.

Fang Cheng Bao is a personalized new energy vehicle brand launched by BYD in June 2023. The brand is positioned between BYD’s Dynasty and Ocean lineups and its ultra-premium Yangwang brand, giving it a distinct position within the company’s broader new energy vehicle portfolio. In July, Fang Cheng Bao sold 41,213 vehicles, representing a 190.6% year-on-year increase and a 15.7% rise from June. Its sales for the first seven months reached 200,687 units, up 167.9% year-on-year.

Fang Cheng Bao’s average transaction price has also exceeded 223,000 yuan, according to the brand earlier this month, indicating that its expansion is taking place within a relatively high-value segment of China’s new energy vehicle market. The company is continuing to broaden its product portfolio beyond the Tai 7. Earlier this month, it teased the Tai 9, a boxy full-size SUV measuring more than 5.3 meters in length with a wheelbase exceeding 3.1 meters. The model is positioned above the Bao 8 and will further expand Fang Cheng Bao’s SUV offering.

The Tai 7’s expanding range of plug-in hybrid and battery-electric configurations reflects Fang Cheng Bao’s strategy of using multiple electrified powertrain options to address different driving needs. The new long-range DM model could strengthen the SUV’s appeal among buyers seeking extended electric driving while retaining the flexibility of a fuel-powered powertrain system. With the existing DM versions already offering more than 1,300 km of combined CLTC range and the EV reaching up to 755 km, the expanded lineup gives the Tai 7 a broader technology and use-case proposition.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Fang Cheng Bao launch the new Tai 7 variant?
The new Tai 7 variant is scheduled to be launched on August 18, with Fang Cheng Bao’s announcement stating that the event will begin at 7:00 pm Beijing Time on Tuesday. The company has indicated that the vehicle will be a long-range DM plug-in hybrid version, expanding the existing Tai 7 DM lineup. Fang Cheng Bao has not yet announced the new variant’s battery capacity, electric-only range or pricing, so those specifications are expected to be disclosed during the official launch event.

What is the current electric range of the Tai 7 DM?
The existing Tai 7 DM lineup includes four variants with CLTC battery-only ranges of 135 km, 200 km, 190 km and 190 km. The entry-level model uses a 26.6-kWh battery, while the other three versions use 35.6-kWh packs. Fang Cheng Bao says the current DM models can deliver more than 1,300 km of combined CLTC range with a full fuel tank and full battery charge. The upcoming long-range variant is expected to exceed the current 200-km maximum electric range.