BYD to Sell Seven-Seat Plug-in Hybrid SUV in UK Market

The BYD Ti7 is a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that measures just under five meters in length. The vehicle will be offered with four-wheel drive and is expected to reach the UK market at a price below £50,000. The car features a boxy exterior design with a bluff nose, upright stance, and side-opening rear door.

It is positioned to compete with vehicles such as the Land Rover Discovery and the Land Rover Defender.

5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with electric motors at the front and rear. 8 seconds. 6 kWh battery provides up to 79 miles of electric-only range. 5 minutes.

The interior includes brushed aluminium-style trim and premium-feeling materials on surfaces that are frequently touched. Rear passengers receive their own touchscreen for climate controls, USB sockets, and electrically adjustable seats. Storage features include twin 50W cooled wireless phone chargers and a refrigerated and heated centre console box.

The test vehicle also had an opening panoramic sunroof. The drive was conducted on roads around BYD’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, using a Chinese-spec FangChengBao Ti7. UK specification details remain to be confirmed.