BYD Towing Capacity Calculator: A New Badge Learns an Old Skill Fast
BYD went from battery supplier to the world's biggest EV maker faster than almost anyone expected, and the same speed shows up in its towing figures. The Tang carries a genuine 2,000 kg rating, and the new Shark pickup arrived already competitive against decades-old diesel rivals. This calculator identifies your exact BYD in one step, VIN or picker, then gives you the honest number.
BYD towing calculator
Set Up Your BYD
Identify your BYD
Type your VIN below, or pick your country, model and trim, whichever is faster. Both fill the same result, no tabs to switch between.
Your Result
Identify your BYD to begin
Use the VIN field or the model picker above, check the pre-filled numbers, add what you're carrying, then hit Run the Numbers.
The six checks behind your score
Standards used
- Tow rating:
SAE J2807/ EU & GB type approval - Hitch & coupling:
ISO 1103 - Trailer electrics:
ISO 11992,ISO 1724 - VIN structure:
ISO 3779
From battery supplier to genuine towing contender in record time
Owners after a figure specific to their exact BYD rather than a brochure average should use the BYD towing capacity by VIN feature in the identify panel above, since drivetrain and market fitment genuinely shift the certified number across the Tang and Song L lineups. The Shark leads with a genuinely competitive PHEV pickup figure, the Tang follows with a strong three-row electric SUV number, the Song L carries a modest but real figure on select markets, and the Han, Seal, Atto 3 and Dolphin simply were not built with a tow bar in mind, which this calculator states plainly.
PHEV pickup, genuinely competitive
Up to 2,500 kg, a figure that holds up against decades-old diesel rivals.
Three rows, real muscle
Up to 2,000 kg, a strong figure for an electric family SUV.
Modest, market-dependent
Up to 1,500 kg where the tow package is offered.
No guessed numbers
Han, Seal, Atto 3 and Dolphin get a clear not-rated notice, not a fabricated figure.
The full BYD towing capacity chart
Every trim below loads straight into the calculator with a single click. Models with no published towing figure are marked plainly rather than left to guesswork.
| Model / trim | Tow rating | GVM | Payload | Kerb weight |
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Getting a result in five steps
Identify your BYD
VIN or model picker, same panel, same result.
Check the numbers
Cross-check against your BYD towing capacity chart.
Load it up
Add passengers and cargo before the trailer.
Add the trailer
Loaded weight and tow ball target.
Read your score
A single Tow Confidence Index built from six checks.
How the figures and the score are worked out
SAE J2807 and regional type approval
Tow ratings for the Tang, Song L and Shark follow J2807 methodology alongside the relevant EU or China GB compliance framework for each market BYD sells in.
VIN structure (ISO 3779)
The 17-character VIN carries WMI, VDS and VIS segments encoding model, drivetrain and equipment used to pin down your real figure, whichever entry method you choose.
Payload checked first
Tow ball weight and cargo are weighed against payload before tow rating, since battery weight already eats into payload more than a comparable combustion vehicle.
The Tow Confidence Index
All six checks (payload, GVM, GCM, tow rating, tow ball weight, hitch class) are weighted and rolled into one 0 to 100 score, so you get a single honest read instead of six numbers to reconcile yourself.
More towing tools worth pairing with a Tang or Shark
Mazda CX-90 and CX-70 towing hub
A combustion three-row comparison, useful context against the Tang's own electric drivetrain figure.
Mercedes-Benz GLE and G-Class towing hub
A premium comparison point, useful context against BYD's much more accessible pricing.
MG RX8 and HS towing hub
Another fast-rising value badge, a genuinely close comparison for buyers cross-shopping newer brands.
Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero Sport towing hub
An established combustion pickup comparison, a direct rival category for the Shark's own arrival.
Nissan Titan and Pathfinder towing hub
A full-size combustion truck comparison, well beyond the Shark's midsize class but useful for context.
Plymouth Grand Voyager towing capacity
A discontinued badge's genuine minivan figure, an interesting historical contrast to BYD's rapid current growth.
Porsche Cayenne towing capacity
A performance badge SUV that also surprises with a serious tow rating, much like the Tang's own understated story.
Rivian R1T and R1S towing hub
Another fast-rising EV maker, a direct comparison for buyers weighing electric towing figures against range.
Subaru Ascent and Outback towing hub
An established combustion AWD comparison, useful context for buyers weighing all-weather grip against electric torque.
Suzuki Jimny and Vitara towing hub
A genuinely smaller-scale comparison point, purely for context against BYD's larger tow-rated models.
Tesla Cybertruck and Model X towing hub
The most direct EV maker rivalry, a genuinely close comparison against BYD's own electric towing figures.
Volkswagen Touareg and Amarok towing hub
A combustion and PHEV comparison point, another badge spanning wildly different vehicle types under one name.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Tang towing capacity?
The Tang is rated to tow up to 2,000 kg braked on AWD variants with the factory tow bar fitted, a useful figure for a three-row electric SUV, though towing meaningfully reduces its real-world range.
Can the BYD Shark tow a trailer?
Yes. The Shark, BYD's plug-in hybrid pickup, is rated to tow up to 2,500 kg braked with the factory tow bar fitted, a genuinely competitive figure for a PHEV pickup.
Does the BYD Song L have a towing rating?
Yes, on select markets. The Song L is rated to tow up to 1,500 kg braked where the tow package is offered, a modest but usable figure for a compact family SUV.
Do the Han, Seal, Atto 3 and Dolphin have a towing rating?
No. These are sedans, a compact SUV and a hatchback without factory tow bar preparation, so BYD's towing capability sits with the Tang, Song L and Shark.