BYD (比亚迪) launches Fangchengbao Ti 3 Flash‑Charge Edition — 620 km, 565 km ranges; from CNY 153,800
Fast charging as the headline
BYD (比亚迪) today introduced the Fangchengbao Ti 3 Flash‑Charge Edition (方程豹 钛 3 闪充版), priced from CNY 153,800. The new model is offered in two configurations: a rear‑drive flash‑charge variant with a reported NEDC range of 620 km and a four‑wheel‑drive flash‑charge variant rated at 565 km. How fast is “flash‑charge”? It has been reported that the Ti 3 can charge from 10% to 70% in about five minutes and from 10% to 97% in about nine minutes at room temperature; at minus‑30°C the process reportedly adds only around three minutes.
Hardware and features
The Ti 3 is built on BYD’s intelligent EVO+ platform and comes standard with the company’s flash‑charge system, its second‑generation blade battery and CTB (cell‑to‑body) battery integration. The car includes a long equipment list even on base trims: AP active preview system (云辇‑C+), AI cockpit, “Tianshen Eye” driver assistance, 15.6‑inch central touchscreen, 12‑inch W‑HUD, multi‑zone heated/ventilated front seats, 6 kW external power output (V2L), a 151‑litre electric frunk and CTB structural battery benefits to improve cabin space and stiffness. It has been reported that the suspension layout uses front double‑ball‑joint MacPherson struts and a five‑link rear setup touted to be in the “BMW M‑level” class.
Trim upsells and comfort kit
The 565 km four‑wheel‑drive spec adds off‑road and performance software like iATS terrain recognition and iTAC torque control, a smart electric four‑wheel‑drive system, larger 19‑inch wheels, upgraded four‑piston front calipers with drilled rotors, and expanded comfort gear including multi‑way power seats with memory, an in‑car 220 V AC outlet, an intelligent fridge and a 14‑speaker sound system with branded accessories. BYD also touts features aimed at everyday convenience — from multi‑color ambient lighting to a 28‑litre rear “small backpack” storage cubby.
Context: competition and geopolitics
This launch underscores BYD’s focus on charging speed and battery integration as key differentiators in China’s crowded EV market. For Western readers: Chinese OEMs like BYD lead globally in battery manufacturing and integrated EV systems, and innovations such as ultra‑fast charging are central to their export ambitions. At the same time, this evolution unfolds amid tighter US export controls on advanced semiconductors and increased scrutiny of tech transfer and subsidies — factors that could shape how quickly these vehicles and related technologies scale internationally.