The BYD Fangchengbao Tai 7 (also known as the Ti7 or Titanium 7) is a new plug-in hybrid SUV that focuses on urban luxury, family practicality, and a rugged aesthetic, rather than the extreme off-road capabilities of the brand’s Bao series (like the Bao 5 and Bao 8). It began mass production and sales in China in late 2024 and early 2025.
Vehicle Type and Platform
The Tai 7 is a mid-to-large size, 5-door SUV with seating for five passengers, though a seven-seat configuration is also expected. It is built on a unibody structure, distinguishing it from the body-on-frame Bao models.
Powertrain and Performance
The Tai 7 uses BYD’s DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) plug-in hybrid system, featuring a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with one or two electric motors.
- Engine: A 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 115 kW (154 hp).
- RWD Version: Uses the engine and a single rear electric motor (200 kW/268 hp).
- AWD Version: Adds a front electric motor (160 kW/215 hp) for a combined system output of approximately 360 kW (483 hp).
- Acceleration: The AWD variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 4.5 seconds.
- Transmission: It uses an E-CVT (Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission).
Range and Battery
The Tai 7 uses BYD Blade LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries. The vehicle is a plug-in hybrid, offering both pure electric range and a massive total combined range.
- Battery Options: Available with either a 26.6 kWh or 35.6 kWh battery pack.
- Pure Electric Range (CLTC):
- 135 km (approx. 84 miles) for the standard 26.6 kWh RWD version.
- 190–200 km (approx. 118–124 miles) for models with the larger 35.6 kWh battery (both RWD and AWD).
- Total Combined Range: The total comprehensive range with a full tank and a full charge is up to 1,300 km (around 808 miles).
- Charging: It supports DC fast charging, allowing the battery to charge from 30% to 80% quickly (expected to be around 16 minutes based on similar BYD models).
Technology and Interior
The interior is highly digital and luxurious, with up to seven screens available in the cabin, including a 15.6-inch central display, a 12.3-inch instrument panel, and a 26-inch W-HUD (Head-Up Display).
- Advanced Driving Assistance: High-end versions use BYD’s “God’s Eye B” (DiPilot 300) system, featuring a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and Nvidia Orin-X chip, enabling advanced Highway and City NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) functions.
- Unique Features: The top-tier variant can be equipped with an optional vehicle-mounted drone system for aerial photography and obstacle avoidance. It also features a built-in refrigerator and premium audio system.