BYD schedules Fangchengbao Tai 9 hybrid SUV debut for Nov. 19
The three-row plug-in model packs a 66.48-kilowatt-hour battery delivering 310 kilometers of electric range to defend premium margins in China.
LCBy Lian Chen, China bureau chief··Updated November 13, 2026·3 min read
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BYD sub-brand Fangchengbao announced Nov. 13 that it will formally launch its flagship Tai 9 full-size plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle on Nov. 19 in Beijing.
The three-row vehicle carries a 66.48-kilowatt-hour battery pack that yields 310 kilometers (193 miles) of electric range, anchoring BYD's push to secure premium margins as China's pure electric vehicle expansion cools.
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China bureau chief — Lian Chen leads China coverage, reporting on EV and battery manufacturing scale, solar, and the export-control regime around critical inputs.
