BYD’s rugged off-road sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao, has officially expanded into the high-performance and passenger vehicle segments, revealing a full carbon fibre convertible supercar and its first-ever sedans at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.
The headline act is the Formula X supercar. Evolving from the earlier Super 9 concept, the two-door drop-top marks a radical mechanical and visual departure from the brand’s ladder-frame SUV range.
Engineered for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, the low-slung EV is equipped with 19 distinct air vents, an active electric rear spoiler, hollowed-out rear diffusers, and hybrid scissor-gullwing doors.
To combat the inherent weight penalty of an electric powertrain, details of which are hard to come by, the entire body of the Formula X is constructed from carbon fibre.
In the cabin, Fang Cheng Bao has actively pushed back against the industry trend of screen-dominated interiors by retaining physical, mechanical switchgear within its ‘battle cockpit’. The driver-focused setup features integrated sports seats, a four-point racing harness, and a retractable steering wheel.
Alongside the Formula X, the brand also debuted its new S-series sedans, signalling a major push into the traditional volume passenger vehicle market. Fang Cheng Bao executives confirmed the Formula X is not merely a motor show concept; it is slated for mass production with a domestic market launch scheduled for next year.
While BYD continues its aggressive expansion across the Australian market, local distribution for the Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand remains unconfirmed.
