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BYD's Tai 9 SUV Launches Nov 19
BYD's new Tai 9 SUV debuts in China with 1,000-mile range claim and 9-minute flash charging.
In brief
BYD's new Tai 9 SUV debuts in China with 1,000-mile range claim and 9-minute flash charging. BYD launches its largest SUV model, the Tai 9, in China on November 19 with a claimed 1,000-mile combined range and 9-minute flash charging. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Tai 9 Launch Details
BYD's Tai 9 SUV launches in China on November 19 after opening reservations November 9 with a $450 deposit.
Vehicle Specifications
The six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 207.5 inches long, pairs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors for 537 hp, and uses a 66.48 kWh Blade battery.
Electric Range Claim
BYD claims more than 1,000 miles of combined CLTC range and a nine-minute 10-to-97 percent flash charge.
Pricing and Sales
Estimated pricing is $52,400 to $59,900, with Fang Cheng Bao selling 43,872 vehicles in October, up 41.29 percent.
Production Milestone
The Tai 9 is BYD's 19 millionth new energy vehicle, with deliveries under way in 20 cities.
Charging Technology
BYD's flash-charging system can take the battery from 10 percent to 70 percent in five minutes and to 97 percent in nine minutes.
Market Impact
The Tai 9 addresses long-distance usability and time spent at the plug, potentially pressuring rivals to match battery chemistry and charging architecture.
What to remember
BYD launches its largest SUV model, the Tai 9, in China on November 19 with a claimed 1,000-mile combined range and 9-minute flash charging.
