Fangchengbao, BYD's rugged off-road sub-brand, sold 43,181 vehicles in September, up 79% year on year and 3.9% from August, according to Chinese outlet NetEase Auto. It was the third consecutive month the brand exceeded 40,000 deliveries, and cumulative sales have now passed 580,000 units. The average transaction price was above 222,000 yuan (about $31,300).
Ti 7 leads the mid-to-large SUV segment
The flagship Ti 7 series sold 32,000 units globally in September, with 24,000 of those in China, keeping it at the top of the domestic mid-to-large SUV segment. The Ti 7 EV flash-charge version alone sold 13,871 units, the report said.
To support the EV's fast-charging capability, Fangchengbao said it had completed 2,000 highway flash-charge stations in time for China's Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays. As of Sept. 24, the brand had built 11,586 flash-charge stations across 341 cities, with the network covering most major routes.
Fangcheng S sedan launches, Ti 9 teased
On Sept. 16, Fangchengbao launched the Fangcheng S and Fangcheng S GT sedans in Shanghai, with deliveries starting immediately. The S is priced at 189,900-229,900 yuan (about $26,700-$32,400), while the S GT ranges from 219,900 to 239,900 yuan (about $31,000-$33,800). These are Chinese guide prices before taxes and incentives. The company said orders have been strong and could push monthly sales above 50,000.
On Sept. 29, Fangchengbao opened reservations for the Ti 9, a flagship SUV positioned around the 400,000 yuan (about $56,300) price point. The model is expected to be one of BYD's key competitive launches in the second half of the year.
Fangchengbao's first pickup, the Shark, will go on sale in the fourth quarter after being sold overseas. The model extends the brand beyond SUVs and sedans into the new-energy pickup segment. With multiple product lines, Fangchengbao aims to broaden its market coverage and brand image, the report noted.
