LoginBYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Goes Wild With 1,000 HP Supercar And High-Performance EV Lineup
- Fang Cheng Bao unveils a striking electric supercar dubbed Formula X.
- It is joined by the Formula S and SL sedans, and the GT hatchback.
- All four high-performance EVs will enter production by next year.
Fang Cheng Bao, the BYD-owned brand that built its reputation on boxy and rugged SUVs, has undergone a radical transformation at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The automaker has unveiled a striking supercar, along with three low-slung EVs under the Formula series.
The Formula X is the undisputed showstopper. This open-air supercar evolved from the Super 9 speedster concept from 2024 and features balanced proportions, aggressive LED headlights, upwards opening doors and no less than 19 functional air vents. Overall, the styling language is similar to Denza, a BYD brand with European aspirations.
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The sculpted bodywork is made of carbon fiber, as is the custom “monocage” chassis. The exposed two-seater cabin has a futuristic “battle cockpit” wrapped around the driver, and does without the structural bridge of the earlier concept.
The supercar is powered by three electric motors producing a combined 1,000 hp (746 kW / 1,014 PS) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. These numbers would be labeled extreme a decade ago, but we now live in a world where BYD’s record-breaking YangWang U9 Xtreme generates a staggering 2,977 hp (2,220 kW / 3,018 PS).
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In any case, the specs of the Fang Cheng Bao Formula X still sound quite promising. More importantly, the model is not just a show piece, as BYD announced plans for a market launch in 2027. It will be interesting to see whether the high-performance EV will be offered outside China.
A Hatchback and Two Sedans
Besides the high-performance EV, the Formula series expands into the executive sector. The Formula S is a Taycan-rivaling sedan, the Formula S GT is a hatchback/wagon with a shooting brake stance, and the Formula SL is a high-end version of the aforementioned sedan.
The S and the S GT are effectively two different bodystyles of the same model that could easily wear the Denza emblem. The SL is distinguished by the redesigned bumpers, the more sculpted profile, and the gold-finished 21-inch alloy wheels.
All three models share the same electric foundation, riding on an 800V platform with a tri-motor AWD powertrain generating up to 1,000 horsepower. They also utilize BYD’s DiSus-M magnetic ride control. In terms of footprint, they have an identical wheelbase of 3,100 mm (122,1 inches), and measure over 5,000 mm (196.8 inches) long.
The high-performance EVs are scheduled to hit the roads in late 2026. The low-slung models will expand the Fang Cheng Bao lineup next to the existing Leopard series of SUVs.
