BYD’s specialised off-road sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao, has formally introduced the upcoming market introduction of its Bao 3 electrical SUV. The automobile will start pre-sales on March 31 with an anticipated beginning value of 220,000 yuan (roughly 30,300 USD).

The Bao 3 presents a particular boxy SUV profile with a blacked-out entrance grille and outstanding bumper styling. A rear-mounted exterior storage compartment accentuates its utilitarian design. With dimensions of 4,605 mm in size, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,720 mm in peak, the automobile sits on a 2,745 mm wheelbase, positioning it firmly within the mid-size SUV class.

The Bao 3 is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system combining a 110 kW AC induction motor on the entrance with a 200 kW everlasting magnet motor on the rear. This configuration delivers a mixed output of 310 kW (422 hp), enabling the automobile to speed up from 0 to 100 km/h in a manufacturer-claimed 4.9 seconds. It has a 78.72 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, offering an estimated vary of 510 km below China’s CLTC take a look at situations.

The automobile’s technical specs reveal a number of notable options for off-roading. These embrace an clever torque adaptation management system (iTAC), Yun-C adaptive damping suspension with predictive performance, and a five-link rear suspension design. Whereas using a unibody development somewhat than conventional body-on-frame structure, the Bao 3 incorporates underbody safety parts for off-road purposes.

Contained in the cabin, the motive force is offered with a digital instrument cluster in a floating show configuration complemented by a central touchscreen interface. Bodily controls preserve a piano key-style format for operational comfort. The automobile provides an elective built-in drone system developed in collaboration with DJI, particularly tailored from the Air 3S mannequin to offer automated aerial images capabilities. The Bao may also have God’s Eye autonomous driving system and DiPilot 100.


Positioned as an entry-level providing in Fang Cheng Bao’s product lineup beneath the Bao 5 mannequin (see specs), the Bao 3 enters a aggressive market section that features established options such because the Deepal G318 (see specs) and Tank 300 Hi4-T (see specs). Following the March 31 pre-sale graduation, buyer deliveries are anticipated to start in mid-2024.
Supply: Autohome