BYD builds its 19 millionth new energy vehicle as the Ti 9 SUV takes the spotlight

BYD rolled its 19 millionth new energy vehicle off the production line on November 9, 2026. The milestone vehicle was the six-seat Ti 9 SUV from its Fang Cheng Bao brand. Also referred to as the Tai 9 in some international reporting, the plug-in hybrid is being prepared as a large family SUV.

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What the 19 million figure means

The figure represents cumulative production, not sales. The new energy vehicle, or NEV, category includes plug-in hybrids such as the Ti 9 as well as fully electric vehicles. BYD added approximately two million vehicles in about four months after reaching its 17 millionth vehicle milestone in July 2026.

Six seats and a large battery

The 5.27-meter-long Ti 9 has a six-seat layout. Its powertrain combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with two electric motors. The announced specifications include a 66.48 kWh second-generation Blade Battery.

According to the manufacturer’s stated test figures, the vehicle can cover 310 kilometers on electricity under the WLTC cycle. The claimed combined range with a fully charged battery and full fuel tank is 1,630 kilometers. These figures reflect standardized test conditions; actual range varies with temperature, speed, load, road conditions and driving style.

Rear-wheel steering and LiDAR assistance

Rear-wheel steering, a DiSus-A suspension system that adapts to road conditions and LiDAR-supported driving assistance are among the announced features. Driver-assistance systems do not replace the driver’s attention and responsibility.

The interior includes a 30-inch panoramic display. A 21.4-inch entertainment screen for rear passengers and a 31-speaker sound system are also among the stated features.

Reservations open in China

Reservations have opened in China, with the Ti 9 expected to go on sale toward the end of November. A final selling price has not yet been announced. The equipment and range figures come from manufacturer disclosures and reporting based on them; they are not the results of an independent road test.

Sources: BYD corporate history; Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 official preorder page; CarNewsChina; CnEVPost.