BYD Tang L EV (唐L) vs Smart #5
The BYD Tang L EV (唐L) leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
EV 670KM · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
60/100#32 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)
1 of 8 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com
55/100#64 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Tang L EV (唐L)BYD Tang L EV (唐L)Smart #5Smart #5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+600 kW· 150%
- Cargo space- best on this row+47 cu ft· 211%
- Top speed- best on this row+19 mph· 14%
- Torque- best on this row+214 lb-ft· 69%
- Front trunk- best on this row+3.1 cu ft· 189%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Tang L EV (唐L) | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Tang L EV (唐L) if
Pick the Smart #5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Tang L EV (唐L)Smart #5
Range
91- Different test cycles - not compared.92Charging
10092Performance
6097Practicality
10063
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Tang L EV (唐L)
- CLTC
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BYD Tang L EV (唐L)Tang L EV (唐L)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Tang L EV (唐L)
- BYD Tang L EV (唐L)
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 600 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Tang L EV (唐L)
- Smart #5
- 3.8 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- BYD Tang L EV (唐L)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BYD Tang L EV (唐L) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 22 sources
Every source link (27)
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