BYD has built its 19 millionth new energy vehicle — and the milestone car is a big one. The honour went to the Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9, a six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that rolled off the production line on November 9, 2026, just 124 days after BYD announced its 17 millionth NEV on July 8.
That pace works out at roughly 2 million electrified vehicles in about four months, a run rate no other carmaker is matching. BYD announced the milestone on Weibo on November 9, and the Ti 9’s reservations opened in China the same day, ahead of a market launch planned for late November.
Key Takeaways
- Milestone: BYD’s 19 millionth NEV rolled off the line on November 9, 2026 — a Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 plug-in hybrid SUV.
- Pace: 2 million NEVs built in 124 days since the 17 millionth on July 8, 2026.
- The car: Six-seat, 2+2+2 plug-in hybrid SUV; first model on BYD’s new DMS hybrid platform with a second-generation Blade Battery.
- Battery and powertrain: 66.48 kWh LFP Blade Battery, 1.5-litre turbo engine plus two electric motors, flash charging support.
- Launch: Reservations open in China now; market launch planned for late November 2026. No price announced yet — positioned in the roughly 400,000-yuan class.
- Scale: BYD produced 488,104 NEVs in October 2026; January–October output reached 3,627,050 units.
The Ti 9: Fang Cheng Bao’s Biggest SUV Yet
The Ti 9 — also written as Tai 9 in some reports — is Fang Cheng Bao’s largest SUV to date. At 5,270 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,880 mm tall on a 3,130 mm wheelbase, it is 75 mm longer than the Bao 8, and its six seats are arranged in a 2+2+2 layout aimed squarely at family buyers.
It is the first model built on BYD’s new DMS hybrid platform, which replaces the ladder-frame construction of earlier Fang Cheng Bao models with a unibody design. Power comes from a plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive system pairing a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine rated at 115 kW with two electric motors, fed by a 66.48 kWh lithium iron phosphate second-generation Blade Battery with flash charging.
Fang Cheng Bao has positioned the Ti 9 as a roughly 400,000-yuan-class flagship, putting it in the same broad segment as the Li Auto L9 and the Huawei-backed Aito M9. Customers who reserve before launch get an extra six months of free BYD flash charging. A launch date of November 19 has been rumoured, but Fang Cheng Bao has not confirmed it — the brand has only said the SUV will launch later this month.
19 Million in Context
BYD’s production milestones have been accelerating. The company built its first NEV in December 2008 and took until May 2021 to reach one million. It became the world’s first automaker to produce 10 million NEVs in November 2024, reached 15 million on December 18, 2025 — when a Denza N8L rolled off the Jinan line — and has now added another 4 million in under a year.
The 2 million built since July is the fastest stretch yet: 124 days from 17 million to 19 million, with the 18 million mark passing unannounced in between. October alone saw 488,104 NEVs produced, bringing January–October 2026 output to 3,627,050 units — down 0.45% year on year, a sign of how competitive the Chinese market has become even as BYD’s absolute volumes keep growing.
Fang Cheng Bao itself passed 600,000 cumulative sales in October, less than three years after its first model, the Bao 5, launched in November 2023. The sub-brand sold 43,872 vehicles in October 2026.
Looking Outward
The milestone lands as BYD leans harder on markets outside China. The company has raised its 2026 overseas sales forecast to 1.8 million vehicles, up from an initial target of 1.3 million, with its Brazil plant now running and a Hungary facility due to start assembly before the end of 2026.
For now, the Ti 9 is a China-first story: reservations are open, the launch is weeks away, and the price is still to be revealed. But as the vehicle chosen to mark 19 million, it is also a statement of where BYD’s premium ambitions sit — big family SUVs, new hybrid platforms, and production numbers its rivals are still chasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BYD’s 19 millionth NEV?
BYD’s 19 millionth new energy vehicle is a Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 plug-in hybrid SUV, which rolled off the production line on November 9, 2026. The model is also written as Tai 9 in some reports.
How fast did BYD build 2 million NEVs?
BYD built 2 million NEVs in 124 days — from the 17 millionth on July 8, 2026 to the 19 millionth on November 9, 2026. The company did not disclose when the 18 millionth vehicle was completed.
What is the Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9?
The Ti 9 is a six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with a 2+2+2 layout. It is the first model on BYD’s new DMS hybrid platform, uses a 66.48 kWh second-generation Blade Battery, and supports flash charging. Reservations are open in China ahead of a late-November 2026 launch.
When does the Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 launch and how much will it cost?
The Ti 9 is planned to launch in China in late November 2026 — November 19 has been rumoured but is unconfirmed. Fang Cheng Bao has not announced a price; the SUV is positioned in the roughly 400,000-yuan class, alongside the Li Auto L9 and Aito M9.
How many NEVs has BYD produced in total?
BYD has produced 19 million NEVs in total. It became the first automaker to reach 10 million NEVs in November 2024 and passed 15 million in December 2025. In October 2026 it produced 488,104 NEVs, taking January–October output to 3,627,050 units.
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