BYD announced its new flagship electric sedan will launch next month with over 1,000 km (621 mi) of range on a single charge. Pre-orders opened last month, starting at around $37,000.
BYD will launch the Great Han EV on October 13
The Great Han, or Da Han as it’s called in China, is BYD’s first D-segment flagship sedan in the Dynasty family.
We got a sneak peek of the new full-size sedan in June after it was revealed in the batch of new energy vehicles approved for sale by China’s MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology).
Lu Tian, the general manager of BYD’s Dynasty series, confirmed that the Great Han will launch on October 13, offering a CLTC driving range of up to 1,008 km (626 miles).
BYD opened pre-orders for the new Great Han at the Chengdu Auto Show on August 21, starting at just 249,900 yuan, or about $37,200.
The flagship sedan is available in three variants with single- and all-wheel-drive powertrains. Two rear-wheel-drive (RWD) options are available: Premium and Flagship, starting at 249,900 yuan ($37,200) and 269,900 yuan ($40,200).
Both use a single 370 kW (496 hp) motor and a 102.326 kWh battery, providing a CLTC driving range of up to 1,008 km (626 miles).
The AWD variant adds a front electric motor for a combined 570 kW (764 hp). Although it uses the same battery pack as the RWD variants, the AWD version has a CLTC range of 880 km (546 miles).
All Great Han variants are equipped with BYD’s Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging technology. The setup enables it to recharge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes using 1,500 kW technology. A full recharge (10% to 97%) takes just 9 minutes.
Measuring 5,256 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, and 1,510 mm high, with a 3,130 mm wheelbase, BYD’s flagship sedan is bigger than the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air. It’s closer in size to the long-wheelbase Mercedes S-Class.
Like the flagship Great Tang SUV, BYD said the sedan comes standard with premium features, including its DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension system, rear-wheel steering, and zero-gravity front seats.
All Great Han variants also include BYD’s God’s Eye B smart driving system, offering ADAS features like Navigation on Autopilot and remote parking.
The new flagship sedan is part of BYD’s broader push into higher-end segments following the Great Tang SUV and several new vehicles under its premium Denza brand.
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