Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review:- The BYD Tang is a Chinese car that’s quite large, even bigger than the FAT E-Tron.
- It has a spacious interior.
- It does not have a "frunk."
- Its performance is quick. It weighs about 2560 kg.
- 22-inch wheels with performance tires give good handling over speed bumps.
- The steering wheel and interior materials look and feel nice, though not on par with the FAT E-Tron.
- The ride quality is more comfortable than a Tesla Model Y but has a bouncy quality.
- There are some issues with the software, but the car does have Spotify.
- The navigation is known to bug out, requiring deletion and restart.
- It can tow 1500 kilos, and after getting used to the car it is fun to drive.
- The peak charging is at 119 kW, and a voltage ramp-up process happens initially, consuming several minutes, and may not happen under ideal conditions, due to it's LFP battery.
- There is no preheating function before fast charging. However the LFP battery has a high cycle count, making it more robust for fast charging and discharging.
- High beams are considered weak.
- When compared to a Skoda Enyaq, it can have the power of an e-Tron 60.
- The car is considered a good value (bang for the buck). The new model is more aerodynamic.
- If efficiency matters this may not be a great option.
- At 85% charge, the BYD is charging faster than a KIA Niro EV.
- This BYD does not have a heat pump; instead, there’s PTC heat in winter.
- Has been driven over 22,000 kilometers.
- The center console is good, and interior quality is better than other Chinese-made vehicles.
- It’s the "poor man's e-tron." You get the power of an e-Tron 60, space like a Model X, at a lower price point.
- The 2023 model might be more efficient.
- The software is a weak point. There is no trip meter and some unusual bugs/features.
- All in all, a fun car. The power band is solid but drops off gradually.
- The BYD Tang can do a 1,000-kilometer challenge in 11 hours and 25 minutes.
