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BYD’s new ‘high-tech trendy’ electric SUV starts at under $20,000: Meet the Tai 3
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, loaded with technology, and designed as a midsize family mover — Meet BYD’s new Tai 3 electric SUV. The Tai 3 is the most affordable EV from BYD’s luxury off-road brand, Fang Cheng Bao, starting at under $20,000.
Meet BYD’s new Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3 electric SUV
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand opened pre-sales for the Tai 3 on Monday, a “high-tech trendy” electric SUV built for families.
Starting at 139,800 yuan, or about $19,300, the Tai 3 is the cheapest vehicle under the sub-brand. Unlike other Fang Cheng Bao brand models, the new electric SUV is designed as a family vehicle rather than a hardcore luxury off-roader.
The five-seater is 4,605 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, and 1,720 mm tall, or around the size of Tesla’s Model Y (4,790 mm long, 1,982 mm wide, and 1,624 mm tall).
All versions are rated with a CLTC driving range of up to 501 km (311 miles). It’s available in single (RWD) and dual-motor (4WD) versions.
A 72.96 kWh battery powers the base RWD Intelligent Driving Pro Edition, while the flagship “Drone” Version has a 78.72 kWh battery. And yes, it actually comes with BYD’s Ling Yuan drone system, complete with a roof docking station.
For under $20,000, the Tai 3 is packed with tech and cool features. The interior features wing-style instrument display, 15.6″ infotainment, and “Chariot gear lever” crystal buttons. It even has a built-in refrigerator.
A multifunctional smart island includes charging on top, storage on the bottom, lighting on the left, and on the right… passengers get karaoke.
The AI smart cockpit features BYD’s “God’s Eye” C driver-assist system for smart functions like highway navigate on autopilot, remote control parking, and more.
The Tai 3 is available in five variants, with prices ranging up to 203,800 yuan ($28,000) for the Drone version. That’s not bad for an electric SUV with a roof-mounted drone system. Deliveries are expected to begin in April.
| BYD Tai 3 trim | Pre-sale price |
| 501 km RWD Intelligent Driving Pro | 139,800 yuan ($19,300) |
| 501 km RWD Intelligent Driving Max | 149,800 yuan ($20,700) |
| 501 km 4WD Intelligent Driving Max | 163,800 yuan ($22,600) |
| 501 km 4WD Intelligent Driving Ultra | 173,800 yaun ($24,000) |
| 501 km 4WD Drone Version | 203,800 yaun ($28,000) |
BYD’s new model kicks off a new “Tai” series under its Fang Cheng Bao brand. It follows the Bao 5 and Bao 8, both hybrid SUVs.
What do you think of the Tai 3? Would you buy one for under $20,000? Let us know what you think of it in the comments.
Source: CnEVPost, Fang Cheng Bao
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