Summary
- BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand will launch the Ti 9, a full-size six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, in China on November 19, 2026, ahead of its public appearance at the 2026 Guangzhou Auto Show.
- The headline claim is flash charging: BYD says the Ti 9’s 66.48 kWh second-generation Blade Battery charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes — even at minus 30°C, a 20% to 97% charge takes a claimed 12 minutes.
- The plug-in hybrid system pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two 200 kW electric motors for a combined 400 kW (536 hp), with a claimed 310 km of pure-electric range and 1,630 km of combined range.
- Display vehicles have already reached 21 dealerships across 12 Chinese cities, with shipments to another 20 cities under way, according to Fang Cheng Bao general manager Xiong Tianbo.
- BYD has not announced an official price, but positions the Ti 9 in the 400,000-yuan class (about $55,300), putting it up against the Li Auto L9, Aito M9 and Denza N9.
A Nine-Minute Charge Is the Story — If It Holds Up in the Real World
Charging time is the single biggest objection most buyers still raise about electrified cars, and BYD knows it. The Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 is the company’s most direct answer yet: a large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV whose battery, BYD claims, can go from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. That is roughly the time it takes to fill a petrol tank and buy a coffee — and if the figure survives contact with real chargers and real weather, it removes one of the last practical arguments against plugging in.
The claim deserves a careful reading, though. BYD has not disclosed the peak charging power, the exact charging infrastructure needed to hit those times, or the conditions under which the figures were recorded. Interesting Engineering flags exactly that gap: until independent tests confirm the numbers on public chargers, the nine-minute figure is a manufacturer claim, not a verified fact. It is also worth remembering that the Ti 9 is a plug-in hybrid, not a pure EV — its battery is 66.48 kWh, far smaller than the 100 kWh-plus packs in large electric SUVs, so a nine-minute charge is a smaller absolute job than it sounds. Even so, five minutes to 70% and nine minutes to near-full would be the fastest charging figures yet attached to a production plug-in hybrid, and the cold-weather claim — 20% to 97% in 12 minutes at minus 30°C — is the one that would matter most to buyers in northern China.
The launch itself is now days away. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand will launch the Ti 9 in China on November 19, ahead of its appearance at the 2026 Guangzhou Auto Show. General manager Xiong Tianbo confirmed on November 14 that display vehicles had already reached 21 dealerships across 12 cities, with shipments to another 20 cities under way. Pre-registration opened on September 29, and nationwide reservations followed on November 9 — the same day a Ti 9 rolled off BYD’s Xi’an production line as the company’s 19 millionth new energy vehicle.
A New Platform for BYD’s Premium Off-Road Brand
The Ti 9 matters to BYD beyond its charging figures because it is the first Fang Cheng Bao model built on the company’s DMS hybrid platform with unibody construction. That is a deliberate break from the brand’s earlier models: the off-road-focused Bao 5 and Bao 8 use a body-on-frame DMO architecture (sold internationally as the Denza B5 and B8), built for rough terrain rather than on-road comfort. The Ti 9, by contrast, is aimed squarely at large family SUVs — a segment where ride comfort, cabin space and road manners matter more than rock-crawling ability.
The dimensions underline the ambition. The Ti 9 measures 5,270 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,850 mm high (1,880 mm with roof rails), riding on a 3,130 mm wheelbase. That makes it longer than most three-row SUVs on sale anywhere, and the packaging is built around a 2+2+2 six-seat cabin. Luggage space is 655 litres with all three rows in use, rising to 1,245 litres with the third row folded, plus a further 60-litre compartment beneath the floor.
One detail stands out for family buyers: the electrically operated split tailgate. Its lower section is rated to support 300 kg, creating a 490 mm-deep seating platform — effectively a built-in bench for the school run, a picnic or a roadside stop. An optional retractable tow hook allows a permitted trailer mass of 2,000 kg.
Inside, all six seats get heating, ventilation and massage functions. The front passenger seat offers a zero-gravity reclining mode, while the second row gets independent zero-gravity seats with lateral adjustment and powered leg rests — the kind of specification that, until recently, was reserved for luxury MPVs rather than SUVs.
536 HP, 310 KM on Electricity Alone
Under the skin, the Ti 9 uses BYD’s sixth-generation DM-i plug-in hybrid system. A 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 115 kW (154 hp) works with front and rear permanent magnet synchronous motors rated at 200 kW (268 hp) each, for a combined peak electric output of 400 kW (536 hp). It is an all-wheel-drive setup, with the electric motors doing the heavy lifting and the petrol engine acting as both a generator and a direct drive source on longer journeys.
Energy comes from a 66.48 kWh second-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade Battery. BYD claims 310 km (193 miles) of pure-electric range under WLTC testing — enough for most daily driving without using a drop of petrol. With a full battery and a full fuel tank, the claimed combined range is 1,630 km (1,013 miles) under China’s CLTC test cycle, or up to 1,385 km under the stricter WLTP cycle. When the battery is depleted, fuel consumption is rated at 6.4 litres per 100 km under WLTC conditions, or about 36.8 mpg.
Those numbers place the Ti 9 in rare company. A 310 km electric range is roughly double what most plug-in hybrids manage, and it is the large battery that makes the fast-charging claim possible in the first place: a bigger pack can accept more power without the same thermal stress. The trade-off is weight and cost, which is part of why BYD is positioning the Ti 9 at the premium end of its range.
The Cabin Is a Technology Showcase
The Ti 9’s cabin reads like a list of everything BYD has learned from its premium brands. The infotainment system runs on a Snapdragon 8295 chip and centres on a 30-inch main display, joined by a 50-inch augmented-reality head-up display and a 21.4-inch rear ceiling screen for back-seat passengers. Audio comes from a 31-speaker Devialet system.
Driver assistance is equally ambitious. All Ti 9 versions get DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension with road-surface preview, active rear-wheel steering and iATS terrain recognition for snow, sand, mud and gravel. The DiPilot 300 driver-assistance system — marketed in China as God’s Eye B 5.0 — uses a roof-mounted 192-channel LiDAR and supports navigation assistance on urban roads and highways. Safety equipment includes 13 airbags, TSC (Tire Blowout Stability Control) and front six-piston fixed brake callipers.
None of this is cheap technology, and the price reflects it. BYD positions the Ti 9 in the 400,000-yuan class — about $55,300 — but has yet to announce its official price. Dealership channel guidance puts the expected range at 350,000 to 400,000 yuan ($48,400 to $55,300). At those prices, the Ti 9 would compete directly with large six-seat SUVs such as the Li Auto L9, Aito M9 and Denza N9 — all of which are established names in China’s premium family-SUV market, and all of which the Ti 9 will need to beat on value, not just on charging speed.
What We Still Do Not Know
For all the detail BYD has released, several important questions remain open until the November 19 launch. The official price is the biggest one: the 350,000–400,000 yuan range comes from dealership guidance, not from BYD itself, and the final figure could shift either way. The exact model line-up and equipment levels have not been published either.
The charging claim is the second open question. BYD has not said what peak power the flash-charging system draws, what kind of charger is required, or how the nine-minute figure was measured. Those details will decide whether owners can actually reproduce the claim at a public charging station, or whether it depends on BYD’s own high-power infrastructure. Independent testing after launch will be the real test.
There is also the question of where the Ti 9 goes next. The launch is China-only for now, and BYD has said nothing about international sales. Fang Cheng Bao models have reached other markets under the Denza badge — the Bao 5 and Bao 8 are sold as the Denza B5 and B8 — so a rebadged Ti 9 appearing overseas is plausible, but it is speculation for now, not a plan.
Finally, a note on the name: some outlets render the model as the “Tai 9” or “Titan 9”. CarNewsChina and Interesting Engineering both use “Ti 9”, which is the spelling used in this article.
Why the Ti 9 Matters Beyond China
The Ti 9 is a useful marker for where the industry is heading. Plug-in hybrids were once seen as a stepping stone to full EVs, but BYD is treating them as a destination in their own right: a large battery, genuine electric range for daily use, a petrol engine for long trips, and charging speeds that make the battery practical rather than a compromise. If the nine-minute claim holds up, it narrows the last real-world gap between a plug-in hybrid and a pure EV — and it puts pressure on every other manufacturer still shipping hybrids that take an hour or more to charge.
For buyers outside China, the Ti 9 is also a preview. BYD’s technology tends to travel: the Blade Battery, the DM-i hybrid system and the DiPilot driver-assistance suite all started in China before appearing in BYD models sold elsewhere. Whether the Ti 9 itself ever leaves China, its flash-charging system almost certainly will — and the next generation of plug-in hybrids from every brand will be judged against the nine-minute bar it has just set.
FAQs
Q1: When does the BYD Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 launch?
A: The Ti 9 launches in China on November 19, 2026, ahead of its public appearance at the 2026 Guangzhou Auto Show. Display vehicles had already reached 21 dealerships across 12 cities by November 14, with shipments to another 20 cities under way.
Q2: How fast does the BYD Ti 9 charge?
A: BYD claims its Flash Charging system charges the 66.48 kWh second-generation Blade Battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes and from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. At minus 30°C, BYD claims a 20% to 97% charge takes 12 minutes. BYD has not disclosed the peak charging power or the charger type required.
Q3: What is the electric range of the BYD Ti 9?
A: BYD claims 310 km (193 miles) of pure-electric range under WLTC testing. With a full battery and fuel tank, the claimed combined range is 1,630 km (1,013 miles) under CLTC, or up to 1,385 km under WLTP.
Q4: How much power does the BYD Ti 9 have?
A: The plug-in hybrid system pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (115 kW / 154 hp) with two 200 kW (268 hp) electric motors, for a combined peak electric output of 400 kW (536 hp). It uses BYD’s sixth-generation DM-i technology with all-wheel drive.
Q5: How much will the BYD Ti 9 cost?
A: BYD has not announced an official price. It positions the Ti 9 in the 400,000-yuan class (about $55,300), while dealership guidance puts the expected range at 350,000 to 400,000 yuan ($48,400 to $55,300). The final price will be confirmed at the November 19 launch.
Internal links
- BYD’s 19 millionth NEV was a Ti 9 — read about the production milestone: https://techinkey.com/byd-19-millionth-nev-fang-cheng-bao-ti-9/
- Battery swapping is the other answer to slow charging — Arcfox’s new EVs swap in 99 seconds: https://techinkey.com/arcfox-beta-s3-beta-t1-battery-swappable-evs-launch/
- BYD’s luxury arm is also pushing hard — the Denza N8 EV launched with 1,193 hp: https://techinkey.com/denza-n8-ev-launch-november-12-1193-hp/
Sources
CarNewsChina, “BYD Fang Cheng Bao Ti 9 launches Nov 19 with 10–97% flash charging in 9 minutes” (14 November 2026); Interesting Engineering, “China’s BYD targets nine-minute charging with new plug-in hybrid SUV” (14 November 2026).
