BYD Tang EV vs DM-i: what are the differences

BYD Cars Philippines, under the stewardship of the Ayala-owned ACMobility, has launched the Tang DM-i not too long ago. Packing the brand’s Dual Mode-intelligent (DM-i) hybrid powertrain technology, the seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers would-be owners a slightly sustainable means of moving without the anxiety that comes with fully electric models. 

But how does it stack up against its all-electric counterpart? 

Today, we pit together the BYD Tang EV and the Tang DM-i to help car buyers make a better decision when switching to a more eco-friendly option. To do so, we will be spotting their differences. 

Exterior 

Outside, the BYD Tang EV looks sleeker than the Tang DM-i. The former has plenty of curved lines and clean panels, while the latter boasts more aggressive and angular bodylines. It is also worth noting that the Tang EV rides on 21-inch alloy wheels with 265/45 tires while the Tang DM-i uses a set of 20-inch wheels with 255/50 rubber. 

Aside from some cosmetic styling differences, they do share many similarities, like LED illumination, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, a power tailgate, and windshield wipers (front and back). 

Here are their available color options: 

BYD Tang EV	BYD Tang DM-i
Ridge Grey Silver Sand Black  Snowy White	Moon Stone Grey  Silver Sand Black  Pearl White

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Interior 

Some distinction between the BYD Tang EV and the Tang DM-i can still be seen (and felt) when it comes to their cabin. 

For instance, the all-electric model uses Nappa leather for its interior upholstery, whereas the hybrid SUV appears to have a less premium material. Further, suede complements the leather cabin trims for the BYD Tang EV, while the Tange DM-i uses a combination of black and gray leather to cover some surfaces of its cockpit. 

Also, the BYD Tang EV uses LED technology for its 12.3-inch instrument cluster, while the Tang DM-i employs LCD technology for the instrument panel — also of a similar size. 

Lastly, the BYD Tang EV uses a tri-climate air conditioning system with a heat pump while the Tang DM-i is equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system. 

Some notable features shared by the two models are the following: 

• 15.6-inch infotainment system (rotating)
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity 
• Dynaudio 12-speaker sound system 
• Voice assistant 
• 4G connectivity 
• Over-the-air updating 
• BYD cloud service 
• Panoramic sunroof 
• Wireless charger 

Here are their interior colors: 

BYD Tang EV	BYD Tang DM-i
Golden Orange	Black and Grey

Powertrain 

Here is where the two vehicles are like apples and oranges. 

Below is a quick look at their powertrain systems: 

	BYD Tang EV	BYD Tang DM-i
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)	PMSM
Engine	N/A	1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine
Maximum power output (in horsepower)	240 front, 267 rear	267
Maximum torque (in Newton-meters)	350	315
Battery capacity (in kilowatt-hours)	108.8	21.5
All-electric range (in kilometers)	530	110 (1,160 combined)

Safety 

Both BYD Tang models share the below safety features: 

• Airbags
• Seatbelts
• Traction control 
• Electronic stability control 
• Anti-lock braking 
• Electronic brake-force distribution 
• Hill descent control 
• 360-degree-view camera with see-through mode
• Cruise control 

Looking to switch to electrified mobility?  Check out Zigwheels Philippines exclusive promo for the following moodels:  BYD Tang EV BYD Tang DM-i

Pricing 

The BYD Tang EV and Tang DM-i are available with the following price tags: 

BYD Tang EV	BYD Tang DM-i
P3.321 million	P2.098 million

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