BYD’s flagship electric SUV secures 100,000+ orders in 2 weeks, and it costs under $40K
Electrek • 5/7/2026
Summary
BYD's flagship electric SUV has received over 100,000 orders within two weeks. The SUV is priced under $40,000 and can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) on a single charge. It also features BYD's new 5-minute Flash Charging technology.
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