Automotive
BYD opens pre-orders in China for flagship Great Han EV with over 1,000 km range
The Chinese automaker's full-size electric sedan starts at approximately $37,200 and features fast-charging battery technology.
The short version
- BYD opened pre-orders for its new flagship Great Han electric sedan at the Chengdu Motor Show, starting at 249,900 yuan (about $37,200).
- Rear-wheel-drive models feature a 102.326 kWh battery yielding a rated CLTC range of up to 1,008 km (626 miles).
- The full-size sedan comes standard with BYD's Blade Battery 2.0, dual-chamber air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and advanced driver-assistance features.
Key facts
- BYD opened pre-orders for the Great Han sedan at the Chengdu Motor Show with starting prices ranging from 249,900 yuan ($37,200) to 269,900 yuan ($40,200) for rear-wheel-drive variants.[Electrek]
- The rear-wheel-drive models utilize a single 370 kW motor and a 102.326 kWh battery pack to deliver up to 1,008 km of range on China's CLTC cycle.[Electrek]
- The all-wheel-drive variant adds a front motor for a combined output of 570 kW and a CLTC-rated range of 880 km.[Electrek]
- BYD states that the Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging setup can recharge the vehicle from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes using 1,500 kW charging infrastructure.[Electrek]
- The Great Han measures 5,256 mm in length with a 3,130 mm wheelbase, positioning it as a full-size D-segment sedan.[Electrek]