Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 DM Long Range Edition Launches With a 50 kWh Battery and 315 km of EV Range
A family SUV that can handle a full week of commuting on electricity, then keep going on petrol, is exactly what many Chinese buyers now want. Fang Cheng Bao, BYD's lifestyle brand, just answered that demand with a bigger battery and a much longer electric range.
The brand today launched the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 DM Long Range Edition, sold internationally as the BYD Ti7. Two new plug-in hybrid variants arrive with a 50 kWh battery pack, CLTC electric ranges of 315 km and 300 km, and China prices from 195,800 yuan to 225,800 yuan (about 28,800 to 33,200 USD).
- Two new Ti7 DM trims go on sale in China today with a 50 kWh battery, up from 35.6 kWh on earlier DM versions.
- Official CLTC electric range rises to 315 km on the 2WD Max and 300 km on the 4WD Ultra.
- China prices are 195,800 yuan for the 315KM 2WD Max and 225,800 yuan for the 300KM 4WD Ultra.
- Peak charging power rises from 73 kW to 158 kW. A 30% to 80% charge now takes 13.9 minutes.
- The Ti7 was Fang Cheng Bao's best seller in July 2026, with 20,320 units.
What Fang Cheng Bao put on sale today
The new cars sit on the existing Ti7 DM lineup rather than replacing it with a new body. The change that matters is energy. Earlier DM versions used a 35.6 kWh pack and offered CLTC electric ranges of 135 km, 190 km, and 200 km. The Long Range Edition moves to a 50 kWh pack and jumps well past that ceiling.
That is a meaningful shift for a boxy, nearly five-meter SUV. A 200 km official electric range already covers many city weeks. A 300 km-plus figure, even on the optimistic CLTC cycle, puts weekday driving firmly in EV territory for a much larger group of owners.
China prices and trims
| Trim | Drive | CLTC EV range | China price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315KM 2WD Max | Two-wheel drive | 315 km | 195,800 yuan (about 28,800 USD) |
| 300KM 4WD Ultra | Four-wheel drive | 300 km | 225,800 yuan (about 33,200 USD) |
The 2WD Max can add BYD's God's Eye B assisted-driving package for 12,000 yuan (about 1,800 USD). The launch materials list God's Eye B as optional on that trim. They do not spell out a separate God's Eye price for the Ultra.
Fang Cheng Bao has not published a combined petrol-plus-electric range for these two new variants. Earlier Ti7 DM models were rated at more than 1,300 km CLTC with a full tank and a full charge. That older figure should not be copied onto the 50 kWh cars until the brand releases official numbers.
Why a 50 kWh pack changes the plug-in hybrid argument
Most plug-in hybrids still carry batteries in the 15 to 35 kWh range. They are useful for short commutes, then they become petrol cars. A 50 kWh pack is closer to a compact EV battery sitting inside a hybrid SUV.
That is the direction China's electrified market is heading. Brands are stuffing larger packs into hybrids so owners can drive electric most days and keep the engine as backup. The same logic shows up on other BYD products, including large plug-in hybrid batteries on flagship sedans and more affordable BYD DM plug-in hybrid SUVs aimed at family buyers.
For the Ti7, the practical implication is simple. If your daily round trip is 40 to 80 km and you charge at home, the Long Range Edition should spend most of its life as an electric SUV. The 1.5T engine is there for holidays, mountain roads, and days when you skip the charger.
That EV-first pattern now defines much of China's hybrid market, a point we have already examined in our look at how Chinese range-extended and plug-in models treat the petrol engine as backup.
Powertrain, charging, and chassis
The Long Range Edition keeps a 1.5T plug-in hybrid setup. The petrol engine is rated at 115 kW. The single-motor version makes 200 kW (268 hp). The dual-motor version makes 360 kW (483 hp) and is quoted at 4.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.
Fang Cheng Bao did not publish separate 0 to 100 km/h times for the 2WD Max in today's launch notes. The 4.5-second figure is tied to the dual-motor hardware.
| Item | Official figure |
|---|---|
| Battery | 50 kWh |
| Engine | 1.5T, 115 kW |
| Single-motor output | 200 kW (268 hp) |
| Dual-motor output | 360 kW (483 hp) |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 4.5 seconds (dual-motor) |
| Peak charging power | 158 kW, up from 73 kW |
| 30% to 80% charge | 13.9 minutes (20% quicker than before) |
| Front / rear suspension | Double wishbone / five-link |
| Body control | DiSus-C standard, plus DiSus pre-view |
The charging upgrade may matter as much as the extra range. A 50 kWh pack is only useful on the road if owners can refill it without a long wait. Moving from 73 kW to 158 kW, and cutting the 30% to 80% stop to 13.9 minutes, makes public DC charging more realistic for a hybrid.
The chassis package is familiar Ti7 hardware: double-wishbone front, five-link rear, standard DiSus-C intelligent damping, the DiSus pre-view system, and high-speed blowout stability control. Those items are listed as standard on the Long Range Edition. Independent ride impressions of these two new battery cars are not available yet.
See the Ti7 in motion
The Long Range Edition shares the same boxy five-seat body as the rest of the Ti7 family. This walkaround is a useful look at the model's stance, size, and hybrid character while official launch films for today's trims are still rolling out.
The boxy look stays. One new color arrives.
Fang Cheng Bao is not restyling the Ti7 for this launch. The SUV keeps its upright, short-overhang silhouette, floating roof, closed grille, double-layer headlights, and illuminated badge. An H-shaped silver guard sits on the lower bumper. At the rear, double L-shaped taillights, a side-opening tailgate, and an external storage box complete the utility look.
The new paint is Cloud Night Purple. Dimensions are unchanged: 4,999 mm long, 1,995 mm wide, 1,865 mm tall, with a 2,920 mm wheelbase. Approach and departure angles are 24 degrees and 25 degrees. There is also a 201-liter front trunk.
Those proportions put the Ti7 in China's booming boxy SUV class, a segment that now includes both lifestyle crossovers and tougher plug-in hybrid 4x4 wagons. The Ti7 is more of a paved-road family hauler than a body-on-frame off-roader, even with the extra ground clearance suggested by those angles.
A cabin aimed at long family days
Inside, the Long Range Edition keeps the Ti7's screen-heavy layout: a 15.6-inch center display, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 26-inch W-HUD, and separate screens for climate controls. Rear riders can add two optional 13-inch BYD Pads.
Seats use Fang Cheng Bao's Soufflé four-layer design with cloud-sensing headrests. Front seats have heating and ventilation as standard, with massage optional. Rear seats get electric adjustment, heating, and ventilation as standard. Other comfort items include dual 50W wireless chargers, a 4.5-liter cooling and heating refrigerator, a 20-speaker Devialet audio system, and an active fragrance system.
That equipment list is dense for a vehicle priced from under 200,000 yuan in China. It also shows how Fang Cheng Bao is trying to sit above mainstream BYD plug-in hybrid SUVs without jumping into Yangwang territory.
Why this launch matters for Fang Cheng Bao
The Ti7 is no longer a new-name experiment. In July 2026, Fang Cheng Bao sold 41,213 vehicles. The Ti7 accounted for 20,320 of them, making it the brand's best seller that month.
Those numbers explain the Long Range Edition. When a single model is carrying half of a brand's monthly volume, the fastest way to keep momentum is to close the most obvious complaint. For many plug-in SUV shoppers, that complaint is electric range. A 50 kWh pack is Fang Cheng Bao's reply.
It also keeps the Ti7 competitive as more Chinese buyers compare hybrids on EV-only kilometers rather than on petrol horsepower. A 315 km CLTC claim will photograph well on spec sheets. The real test is whether owners can charge at 158 kW in the wild and whether winter range still covers a work week.
Who the Long Range Edition is for
This variant makes the most sense for households that:
- Can charge at home or at work most nights.
- Want a tall, five-seat SUV with a spare-tire, expedition look.
- Need more electric range than the older 135 to 200 km DM cars.
- Prefer a hybrid safety net over a pure EV for long holiday drives.
The 2WD Max is the value pick if you mainly want the 50 kWh pack and 315 km official range. The 4WD Ultra is the one to consider if you want dual-motor punch and all-wheel traction, and you can live with a slightly shorter official EV range and a 30,000 yuan step up.
Export pricing and timing for this specific Long Range Edition have not been confirmed in today's China launch. The model family is already known outside China as the BYD Ti7. Until local importers publish figures, treat the yuan prices as China-only.
- 50 kWh battery is unusually large for a plug-in hybrid SUV.
- 315 km / 300 km CLTC EV ranges jump well past the old 200 km ceiling.
- 158 kW charging and a 13.9-minute 30% to 80% claim reduce hybrid charging friction.
- Comfort kit is rich at this China price: fridge, Devialet, ventilated rear seats.
- Dual-motor Ultra offers 360 kW and a 4.5-second 0 to 100 km/h claim.
- CLTC figures will not match mixed real-world driving.
- Combined range and fuel use for the 50 kWh cars were not published today.
- God's Eye B costs extra on the 2WD Max.
- The 4WD Ultra gives up 15 km of official EV range versus the 2WD Max.
- Independent tests of these two trims are still pending.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 DM Long Range Edition?
It is a new pair of plug-in hybrid variants of the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7, launched in China on August 18, 2026. The cars use a 50 kWh battery and are sold internationally under the BYD Ti7 name.
What is the official electric range?
The 315KM 2WD Max is rated at 315 km CLTC. The 300KM 4WD Ultra is rated at 300 km CLTC. Both figures are laboratory results, not independent road tests.
How much does the Ti7 DM Long Range Edition cost in China?
The 2WD Max is 195,800 yuan (about 28,800 USD). The 4WD Ultra is 225,800 yuan (about 33,200 USD). God's Eye B is an extra 12,000 yuan on the 2WD Max.
How big is the new battery?
Fang Cheng Bao lists a 50 kWh pack, up from 35.6 kWh on previous Ti7 DM models. The launch notes do not publish a combined petrol-plus-electric range for the new pack.
How fast can it charge?
Peak charging power rises from 73 kW to 158 kW. The brand says a 30% to 80% charge now takes 13.9 minutes, which is 20% quicker than before.
What is the difference between the 2WD Max and the 4WD Ultra?
The Max is the two-wheel-drive, 315 km CLTC car at 195,800 yuan. The Ultra is the four-wheel-drive, 300 km CLTC car at 225,800 yuan. The dual-motor setup is rated at 360 kW and 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h.
Is the Long Range Edition available outside China?
Today's prices and range figures are for the China launch. The SUV is already marketed internationally as the BYD Ti7. Local availability, price, and range labels for this 50 kWh edition have not been confirmed in the China announcement.
Does it include God's Eye assisted driving?
God's Eye B is listed as a 12,000 yuan option on the 315KM 2WD Max. The launch summary does not give a separate God's Eye price line for the Ultra.
The bottom line
Fang Cheng Bao did not reinvent the Ti7 today. It did something more useful for the people already buying it: it gave the hybrid a battery big enough to make electric driving the default, not the exception.
A 50 kWh pack, 315 km of official EV range, 158 kW charging, and a starting price under 200,000 yuan is a sharp package on paper. The missing pieces are equally clear. Combined range is unpublished, real-world EV distance is untested, and the richest driver-assist setup still costs extra on the cheaper trim.
If you already liked the Ti7's boxy cabin and wanted fewer petrol miles, this is the version to study first. If you need a verified highway range or a locked-in export price, wait for official combined figures and independent tests before you treat the brochure as a travel plan.
Which Ti7 would you take? The 315 km 2WD Max for the extra electric range, or the 4WD Ultra for dual-motor traction? Tell us in the comments, and follow our China hybrid coverage for first-drive numbers once they are verified.
Reporting based on Fang Cheng Bao's August 18, 2026 China launch details as published by CarNewsChina. Specs, prices, and dates above match that report. Items not listed there, including combined range and real-world consumption, are marked as unpublished.
