BYD Launches Luxury Han EV With More Than 1,000 Km of Range, Starting at $35,000

BYD has launched its flagship electric sedan, the Great Han, in China with a starting price of approximately $35,000 and a CLTC range exceeding 1,000 km.

What Happened

The Great Han, also known as "Da Han," is the first fully electric D-segment flagship sedan under BYD’s Dynasty series. The vehicle was launched on Tuesday with three variants priced from 235,900 yuan. The base rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Premium model offers a CLTC range of up to 1,008 km (626 miles), while the top-spec all-wheel-drive (AWD) Flagship variant provides 880 km (546 miles).

All variants utilize a 102.326 kWh BYD Blade 2.0 battery pack. The RWD models are equipped with a single 370 kW (496 hp) motor, whereas the AWD variant adds a 200 kW front motor for a combined output of 570 kW (764 hp). The sedan measures 5,256 mm in length with a 3,130 mm wheelbase, placing it slightly larger than the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air.

Why It Matters

The Great Han integrates BYD’s second-generation Blade Batteries with Flash Charging technology, enabling a charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and a full recharge (10% to 97%) in nine minutes. This rapid charging capability, combined with the significant range of the RWD model, positions the vehicle as a competitive option in the luxury EV segment.

The sedan also includes standard premium features such as roof-mounted LiDAR, BYD’s God’s Eye B intelligent driver assistance system, DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and zero-gravity front seats. The system supports Navigate on Autopilot on highways and in cities, along with remote autonomous parking.

The Bottom Line

BYD’s Great Han joins the Great Tang SUV as a flagship model in the Dynasty lineup, following the SUV’s strong initial sales performance of over 10,000 units per month in its first three months on the market.