BYD has officially revealed UK pricing for its highly anticipated Ti7, a new seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that combines rugged styling with premium technology and family-friendly practicality. Designed to compete with established models such as the Land Rover Defender, the Ti7 marks another significant step in BYD’s continued expansion into the UK market.
Arriving in UK dealerships this November, the Ti7 offers a distinctive boxy exterior design, a spacious three-row cabin and an efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain aimed at both private buyers and business users looking for lower running costs.
The new SUV will start from £47,995. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid drivetrain, it falls into the 7% Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax band, making it an attractive option for company car drivers and fleet operators seeking to reduce taxation while benefiting from the flexibility of petrol and electric power.
The favourable Benefit-in-Kind rating could also make the BYD Ti7 an attractive choice for employees accessing a company vehicle through salary sacrifice schemes. As more businesses adopt these programmes to help staff drive lower-emission vehicles, the Ti7 offers the flexibility of a plug-in hybrid alongside the tax advantages that many company car drivers are looking for.
Efficient Plug-in Hybrid Performance
Powering the Ti7 is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine working alongside two electric motors to provide intelligent all-wheel drive. The system is paired with a 35.6kWh battery, allowing the SUV to travel up to 74 miles on electric power alone under the official test cycle before the petrol engine is required.
Together, the powertrain produces an impressive 408PS, enabling the large SUV to accelerate from 0-62mph in just 4.8 seconds. This blend of strong performance and electric capability allows drivers to complete many daily journeys without using any petrol while still offering long-distance flexibility when needed.
Spacious Seven-Seat Cabin
Measuring 5,146mm long, 1,995mm wide and 1,865mm high, the Ti7 is one of the larger SUVs in its class. Its generous dimensions create plenty of space for passengers across all three rows, making it suitable for larger families, business users and anyone requiring additional carrying capacity.
The model is already available in China under BYD’s premium Fangchengbao brand, where it has been positioned as a competitor to premium SUVs from manufacturers including Land Rover and Volvo.
Boot space is naturally limited when all seven seats are occupied, offering 126 litres of luggage capacity. However, folding the third-row seats expands the available storage to an impressive 970 litres, providing ample room for luggage, equipment or larger loads.
Premium Equipment Included as Standard
BYD has given the Ti7 a generous standard specification, with a strong emphasis on comfort, convenience and technology.
Standard features include:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Leather upholstery
- 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated and ventilated outer second-row seats
- Three-zone climate control
- Comprehensive driver assistance and safety technologies
The extensive equipment list means buyers receive many features as standard that are often optional extras on rival premium SUVs.
An Important Model for BYD’s UK Expansion
The Ti7 forms part of BYD’s growing UK model range as the manufacturer continues to strengthen its presence across both the retail and fleet sectors. The company has rapidly expanded its dealer network and product offering in recent years, with plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles playing a central role in its long-term strategy.
The BYD Ti7 is scheduled to arrive in UK showrooms in November 2026, with the first customer deliveries expected to begin in January 2027. Its combination of premium styling, practical seven-seat versatility, strong performance and competitive company car taxation is expected to make it an appealing new entrant in the UK’s increasingly competitive large SUV market.
Considering the BYD Ti7 for Your Business or Company Car?
The arrival of the BYD Ti7 gives businesses and company car drivers another compelling option in the growing plug-in hybrid SUV market. With its seven-seat practicality, up to 74 miles of electric-only driving, impressive standard specification and attractive 7% Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate, it offers an appealing balance of efficiency, performance and everyday usability.
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