BYD launches Da Han EV with 1,008 km range, which can be fully charged in 9 minutes

BYD officially launched its new flagship pure electric large sedan, the Da Han (Great Han) EV, today. The vehicle is available in three trim levels, with a starting price of 235,900 yuan (35,200 USD). The entry-level model boasts an impressive CLTC-rated range of 1,008 km (816 km WLTP).

Launch prices are lower than pre-sale prices, which is common in China: 14,000 yuan (2,080 USD) below pre-sale for the RWD Premium, 20,000 yuan (2,970 USD) below pre-sale for the RWD Flagship, and 24,000 yuan (3,570 USD) below pre-sale for the AWD Flagship.

Design and dimensionsThe Da Han EV continues the design language of the Han series. The front fascia features a 2.41-meter integrated daytime running light assembly, housing 249 LED beads. With a flat front design and optimised air ducts, the vehicle achieves a drag coefficient of 0.197.

Measuring 5,256 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,510 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,130 mm, the Da Han EV is positioned as a large sedan. It comes standard with a rear-wheel steering system, allowing for a minimum turning radius of 4.95 meters.

InteriorThe interior adopts a wrap-around design featuring white ash wood trim, ambient lighting, and a 7.1.4-channel Devialet 31-speaker sound system. The cockpit features a 40-inch AR-HUD, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 17.3-inch 3K floating central PAD, and a 12.3-inch passenger display.

It’s also equipped with Nappa leather seats, front “zero-gravity” seats, and heating, ventilation, and 10-point massage functions for both front and rear rows. The rear cabin also includes dual electric leg rests, a folding screen, and a small table.

Performance and technologyThe Da Han EV features DiSus-A (dual-chamber air suspension), flash charging technology, rear-wheel steering, and the “God’s Eye” 5.0 intelligent driving system coming standard across all models.

The vehicle is powered by a 102.3 kWh second-generation Blade Battery. Performance specs are as follows:

• Single-motor version: Max power of 370 kW (496 hp), peak torque of 500 N·m, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.9 seconds, and a CLTC range of 1,008 km (816 km WLTP).

• Dual-motor version: Max power of 570 kW (764 hp), peak torque of 910 N·m, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds, and a CLTC range of 880 km (713 km WLTP).

Flash charging lets the car charge from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes. The chassis features the DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension with road preview capabilities and a “crab walk” mode.