Priced from RMB 235,900, Truly "Premium": BYD Han EV Launched, Entry-Level Model Offers 1,008 km Range
On October 13, the official launch of BYD's Han EV took place. The new vehicle comes in a total of three models, priced at 235,900 to 275,900 RMB. A 10,000 RMB subsidy for car replacement is offered to BYD users, while 6,000 RMB is provided for the vehicle's replacement. At the launch event, the first vehicle was also delivered.
The new model is positioned as a pure electric large sedan. The base model has a CLTC pure electric range of 1008 km, equipped with the second-generation LiFePO4 battery and fast-charging technology. All models come standard with rear-wheel active steering, DiSus-A (dual-chamber air suspension), and road previewing. It also supports the God's Eye B and God's Eye 5.0.
The BYD Han EV's official price is as follows:
- 1008KM Rear-Wheel Laser Radar Exclusive Model: 235,900 RMB
- 1008KM Rear-Wheel Laser Radar Prestige Model: 249,900 RMB
- 880KM Four-Wheel Laser Radar Prestige Model: 275,900 RMB
**Exterior:**
The exterior design is low-resistance and dynamic, with a luxurious and dynamic appearance. The front headlights feature a 2.41-meter-long integrated "Flying Eave Breaks Dawn" full-width daytime running lights, with 249 LED light clusters in the lamp chamber, offering three exclusive welcome light patterns.
ADB intelligent headlights can adjust the light distribution according to road conditions to enhance lighting visibility.
The front face is flattened, with a front bumper featuring a duct for airflow, enhancing aerodynamic performance. The shell ( shell refers to a type of clam) front hood houses a 130L front storage compartment, achieving a wind resistance coefficient as low as 0.197.
The body side lines are simplified, featuring a short front and rear overhang, a long wheelbase layout, and a stepped lower edge for the windows. The vehicle is standard with rear-wheel steering, allowing for a minimum turning radius of 4.95 meters.
In terms of dimensions, the BYD Han EV measures 5256mm x 1999mm x 1510mm with a wheelbase of 3130mm, positioning it as a large sedan.
The wheels are available in 20-inch and 21-inch sizes, featuring various designs such as multi-spoke and large disc styles, with hidden door handles and four electric sliding doors.
The rear features a concave waistline, equipped with a 3D light-feather full-width tail lights, with the tail light design resembling auspicious clouds ( auspicious clouds refers to auspicious clouds). The roof is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, featuring electric sunshades, and the rear seats can be selected for smart adjustable privacy glass.
The vehicle's paint options include 5 single-color options (Qianshan Cuì, Chìdì Hóng, Yàojià Hēi, Xīnghàn Sī, Yún hǎi Mǐ) and 4 dual-color options (Xīngàn Hēi Sī, Yún hǎi Sī Hēi, Chìdì Hóng Sī, Qianshan Cuì Sī).
**Interior:**
The interior design is more luxurious, continuing the comfort and spaciousness characteristics of the Han family. The interior design adopts a wrap-around style, with a full-width wood grain trim and metal strips extending to both sides, elongating the horizontal visual effect.
The design is minimalist, with materials and craftsmanship enhancing the cabin's hierarchy. The door panels and wood panel below are equipped with diffuse lighting, forming a corridor-like visual space extending backward.
The center console continues the roof line of the Dynasty family, with the trim using white ash wood, paired with flow light atmosphere lights, amber flow light speakers, chrome trim, leather roof, and a fragrance system.
The steering wheel is in a dual-color structure, with chrome accents.
The cabin includes a trio of screens in the front, featuring a 40-inch AR-HUD, a 12.3-inch instrument panel, and a 17.3-inch 3K floating PAD, with a 12.3-inch companion screen for the rear passenger. The audio system is a 7.1.4-channel Dirac 31 speakers, including 4 headrest speakers in the rear seats.
The infotainment system is equipped with DiLink 150 and DiLink 300 high-end smart cabin, featuring a Didi Shark AI intelligent body, supporting multi-device integration, natural voice interaction, and user preference memory, and can book hotels, movies, and order takeout.
The seats are made of Nappa leather, with leather trim on the roof, soft upholstery on all door panels, and four-layer soundproofing glass in the doors.
The front seats are equipped with dual zero gravity seats, featuring electric thigh support, heating, ventilation, and 10-point massage functions; the rear seats are equipped with dual electric thigh support and a right rear boss footrest, with a 12° recline angle.
The second row features a touch control panel, a foldable screen, and a small table, supporting the connection of external tablets. The vehicle is equipped with 46 storage compartments, including a password-protected glove compartment, a -6°C to 50°C bi-directional side-opening cold and warm box with a capacity of 131L, and a rear trunk with a capacity of 500L.
In terms of configuration, the BYD Han EV adopts a high-standard strategy, with DiSus-A air suspension, fast-charging technology, rear-wheel steering, God's Eye 5.0, a 17.3-inch 3K central screen, Nappa leather seats, front dual zero gravity seats, Dirac audio system, electric sliding doors, and rear seat small tables as standard features.
The base model has a CLTC range of 1008 km.
The intelligent driving assistance system is equipped with God's Eye B and God's Eye 5.0, supporting city intelligent driving and automatic parking capabilities. It also provides automatic emergency steering, acceleration pedal anti-misoperation, and other features.
**Powertrain:**
In terms of powertrain, it offers single-motor and dual-motor versions. The single-motor version has a maximum power of 370kW and a maximum torque of 500N·m, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h; the dual-motor version has a maximum power of 570kW and a maximum torque of 910N·m, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h.
The battery is equipped with a 102.3kWh second-generation lithium iron phosphate LiFePO4 battery, with a CLTC range of 1008 km for the single-motor version and 880 km for the dual-motor version, with a consumption of 11.5 kWh/100 km for the single-motor version and 13.1 kWh/100 km for the dual-motor version.
The charging capability is 10%-97% in 9 minutes; in -30°C cold environments, the charging time increases by 3 minutes.
The chassis is equipped with DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension with previewing function, with a travel of 100mm, and is equipped with rear-wheel steering, providing Crab Walk mode.
**Editor's Commentary:**
Currently, the market for pure electric sedans in the 20-30 RMB segment is predominantly focused on sport-oriented models, represented by models such as Tesla Model 3, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007GT, and Shangjie Z7.
The luxury high-end segment has already seen multiple models, but few stable and long-term-selling models.
The Hai Bào 08 was launched first to the market, while the Han EV, as a flagship model from the Dynasty series, fills the gap in the large luxury pure electric sedan segment.
The Han EV caters to both the luxury comfort and performance handling needs, bringing large sedans down to the 20-30 RMB segment.
The overall performance of this product is more balanced, with notable improvements in areas such as range, charging speed, and other aspects that are of greater concern to consumers.
At the same time, the interior design and chassis of the Han EV have further enhanced the comfort advantages of the Han family, significantly upgrading the product's capabilities.
With its dynamic and grand appearance, the Han EV may become a benchmark product in the luxury comfort sedans in the 20-30 RMB segment.