BYD Han

The BYD Han () is a series of full-size sedan (E-segment) manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto since 2020. It is a flagship model of BYD's Dynasty Series passenger vehicles, and was named after the Han Dynasty, the first golden age of Imperial China.

Since its introduction, the Han has been available as a battery electric vehicle marketed as Han EV and several plug-in hybrid variants. The Han EV was notable for being the earliest Chinese car that is capable of a 0-100 km/h mph 0 acceleration in around 3 seconds.^[2] In 2022, BYD refreshed the Han by replacing the Han DM plug-in hybrid with two variants, the Han DM-i as a efficiency-oriented model and the Han DM-p as a performance-oriented model.^[3]

In 2025, BYD introduced the Han L, a slightly larger sedan with an all-new ground-up design, updated equipment and more powerful powertrain. It is also available in three powertrain options, the DM-i, DM-p, and EV.

In January 2026, BYD teased the Han 9, the successor of the first-generation Han. It was later renamed to Dahan, alternatively known in English as the Great Han.^[4]

Concept

The Han was preceded by the E-SEED GT concept car, presented at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The concept car is a coupe that features gullwing doors, an all-wheel drive layout, and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of less than 4 seconds.^[5]

Han (2020)

The first pictures of the production model BYD Han were released in January 2020, prior to its introduction at the planned Beijing Auto Show in April 2020. The model went on sale in China in July 2020.^[6]

Since 2021, a version dedicated for ride-hailing purposes is available as the BYD e9.

Han DM

The Han DM ("dual mode") is the plug-in hybrid variant of the BYD Han. The Han DM is developed on the four-wheel drive DM3 platform, with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that produces 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) from its rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor and 141 kW (189 hp) from the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, bringing the combined output power to 321 kW (430 hp; 436 PS). It has a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h mph 0 in 4.7 seconds.

Based on the NEDC driving cycle, the combined fuel consumption is 1.4 L/100 km, and the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine is 5.9 L/100 km.^[7]

There are two versions of Han DM: the basic Luxury model (豪华型) and a more equipped Majestic model (尊贵型) with upgraded stereo systems and extra comfort options.

Powertrain

Han EV

The Han EV is the battery electric variant of the BYD Han, and all its models are designed with a 76.9 kWh battery pack, which claims to be rapid-chargeable from 30 to 80% in 25 minutes. The Han EV utilises a new proprietary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery design which BYD dubbed the blade battery, claiming to take up less space than a conventional LFP battery of the same energy capacity.^[9]

The base model Han EV, called the Extended Range model (超长续航版), is front-wheel drive with a reported all-electric range (NEDC) of 605 km (376 mi). It is powered by a 163 kW (219 hp; 222 PS) electric motor that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h mph 0 in 7.9 seconds. There are two versions of this base model: the basic Luxury model (豪华型), while the more featured Majestic model with extra advanced driver-assistance systems, blind spot detection, better stereo systems and other comfort options.

The Flagship model (旗舰型) is four-wheel drive with an additional 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) rear motor, bringing the total power output to 363 kW (487 hp; 494 PS). It reportedly can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h mph 0 in 3.9 seconds.^[2] It is rated at a NEDC all-electric range of 550 km (340 mi) with more added features than the Majestic model.^[10]

Powertrain

2022 facelift

BYD released the updated versions of the Han, which includes the Han EV Founding Edition, Han EV Green Edition, Han DM-i and Han DM-p in April 2022.^[13]

Han DM-i and Han DM-p

The Han DM-i is the facelift replacing the original Han DM and focuses on fuel economy with four versions available, three of which have a battery range of 121 km (75 mi) and one with a battery range of 242 km (150 mi). The DM-i model has a combined range of up to 1,300 km (808 mi). The Han DM-p (p for 'performance') has a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 3.7 seconds.^[3]

Powertrain

Han EV

The updated Han EV features restyled front lower bumper and the updated rear end also shared with the updated DM-i and DM-p variants and was launched with the Han EV Founding Edition, including one variant with a range of 610 kilometres (379 mi) and two variants with a range of 715 kilometres (444 mi).^[3]

Powertrain

2024 refresh

BYD introduced the 2025 model year Han in September 2024, while reducing its prices. While previously the Han plug-in hybrid and EV version has different front clip design, since the 2025 model year all Han models shares the same front fascia adopted from the Han EV. Unlike most new BYD models, the 2025 model Han retains "Build Your Dreams" at the back while other models received the new BYD logo along with red backlights. The plug-in hybrid system of the Han DM-i was upgraded to the latest DM-i 5.0 platform.

The 2025 Han is also equipped with BYD's DiPilot 300 advanced driver assistance system with LiDAR and Nvidia Orin-X system-on-a-chip, that offers highway and urban pilot assistance. It also includes the DiSus-C intelligent damping system, which adjusts suspension for comfort or stability.^[16][17]

Awards

The Han EV won the 2021 iF Design Award, the first ever sedan model from a Chinese car brand.^[18]

BYD e9 (2021) / Linghui e9 (2026)

The BYD e9 was officially launched in March 2021, complimenting other e-series products such as the e2, e3, e5 and e6. It being pitched against medium and large pure electric sedans for the high-end online ride-hailing market. The e9 is largely based on the Han EV and features the Han DM front end styling, with different grille insert and logos. It also uses conventional door handles.

The e9 is available with a single-motor two-front wheel drive model with a maximum power of 163 kW (219 hp; 222 PS), a maximum torque of 330 N⋅m (33.7 kg⋅m; 243 lb⋅ft), an NEDC cruising range of 506 km (314 mi), and an acceleration from 0-100 km/h mph 0 in 7.9 seconds. It takes 30 minutes to charge the power from 30% to 80% with fast charge mode.^[19]

On January 9, 2026, BYD released a new ride-hailing sub-brand, Linghui. Photos of a new Linghui e9 revealed by the MIIT, it is essentially a rebadged BYD e9 with new grille on a front bumper, different rear trunk lid taillights shape from the original Han and a new Linghui logo.

Han L (2025)

The Han L is a plug-in hybrid and battery-electric sedan belonging to the E-segment (mid-size) and was sold since 2025, based on the DM-i 5.0 platform and Super e platform.

Dahan (2026)

The BYD Dahan, alternatively known in English as the BYD Great Han () is an upcoming full-size sedan to be revealed in the first half of 2026. Initially known as the Han 9 during January 2026 teasers alongside the Tang 9, it is BYD's first F-segment (full-size) (Chinese "D-segment", ) sedan and is set to be its flagship sedan, outsizing the Han and Han L.^[20]

Sales

See also

• List of BYD Auto vehicles

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