
BYD’s new Ti 7 cannot drive away from the fact it looks a lot like the Land Rover Defender but its certainly not priced like the Defender with the single Excellence AWD specification coming in at £47,995. Comparing to the base model Defender 110 starting at £71,840, the BYD Ti 7 price makes the Land Rover look very costly by comparison.
As BYD continues its rapid rise in the UK, the Ti7 showcases the brand's ambition to challenge established SUV favourites with impressive technology, practicality and value.
Unlike conventional plug-in hybrids, the DM-p setup uses three distinct power sources: one electric motor on the front axle, another on the rear axle, and a longitudinally mounted 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine working simultaneously.
The Ti 7 acceleration delivers 0 to 62mph in just 4.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 118mph. Yet speed is only half the story. Efficiency still remains a priority. For most everyday driving, the 150PS petrol engine acts primarily as an onboard generator to feed energy into BYD’s advanced 35.6kWh Blade Battery.
The Ti 7 electric range can cover up to 74 miles. That is more than enough pure-EV range to handle the average daily school run or commute without burning a drop of fuel.
In terms of practicality the Ti 7 offers seating for up to seven people with 3 different boots space levels at 126 litres in seven-seater mode, 970 litres in five-seater configuration or 1,830 litres with all rows of seats folded flat. Exceeding the Defenders boot space by 274 litres with the closest boot space competition in its class still having 161 litres less than the Ti 7 being the Kia Sorento.
With expected first deliveries commencing in January 2027, pre-order your Ti 7 for £500 which is matched by a £500 contribution from BYD.
Prices correct as of 12/08/2026