BYD Fang Cheng Bao Formula S to offer 900 km of range in China

The BYD Fang Cheng Bao Formula S sporty liftback’s range was exposed by the governmental regulator. This car will run up to 900 km under CLTC conditions. The Formula S GT station wagon variant of this car will boast 850 km of range.

Fang Cheng Bao (FCB) was initially launched in China in 2023 as a hardcore off-road brand. Its current model line comprises four models: the Bao 5 (Denza B5), the Bao 8 (Denza B8), the Ti3, and the Ti7 (BYD Ti7). According to China EV DataTracker, FCB delivered 27,907 units domestically in June, up 47.6% Year-Over-Year. In 2024, Fang Cheng Bao revealed plans to launch electric sports cars to reach a wider market audience.

There is no FCB brand in the foreign markets. Instead, its model line is distributed between Denza and BYD brands. It is highly likely that the Formula S liftback and the Formula S GT wagon will reach overseas markets as a part of the Denza brand, as their exterior styling aligns with the Denza Z sports car that was previously introduced to the UK market at Goodwood.

Formula S & Formula S GT range

According to the purchase tax reduction list released by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the entry-level Formula S liftback will be available with a 76.744 kWh LFP battery manufactured by BYD subsidiary FinDreams. This pack weighs 539 kg and provides 720 km of CLTC range. It will support the flash charging technology. This pack powers the RWD variant of the Formula S sedan with a single e-motor for 245 kW (329 hp).

The long-range variant of the FCB Formula S adopts a 92.093 kWh LFP battery from FinDreams. Its weight reaches 633 kg, mostly due to the mentioned chemistry. It also supports flash charging. The long-range model will also feature a more powerful e-motor in the rear axle with a peak power of 300 kW (402 hp). Its range lies between 830 and 900 km, depending on the equipment. The Formula S will also be available with a dual-motor AWD for 490 kW (657 hp). However, this version wasn’t listed by MIIT.

The FCB Formula S GT comes standard with a 92.093 kWh LFP battery. The RWD variant with an e-motor for 300 kW has a range of 800 – 850 km (CLTC conditions). The all-wheel-drive variant with 490 kW can run up to 730 km on a charge.

We will remind you that the Fang Cheng Bao Formula S is a sleek four-door liftback. It boasts hefty dimensions of 5060/1967/1483 mm with a wheelbase of 2,960 mm. The new car rides on 19- or 20-inch wheels. It has a LiDAR sensor on the roof, hinting at the adoption of the DiPilot 5.0 assisted-driving system. The car’s curb weight lies between 1,999 and 2,250 kg.

The Formula S GT station wagon (estate or shooting brake) is a more practical variant of the liftback. Dimensions of the Formula S GT are 5025/1967/1483 mm with the same wheelbase. This station wagon can tow up to 500 kg. With a tow hook installed, its body length increases to 5,095 mm. The car’s curb weight lies between 2,170 and 2,280 kg.