The BYD Han (Chinese: 比亚迪汉) is a mid-size luxury sedan manufactured by the Chinese automaker BYD, available in an all-electric variant and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. It is the latest entry of BYD's "Dynasty" series passenger vehicles, and gets its name from the Han Dynasty, the first golden age of Imperial China. A version designated for ride-hailing is also available called the e9, while also serving as the flagship of the BYD e-series products. The Han was teased by the E-SEED GT concept, while the first pictures of a production model named Han were released by BYD in January 2020.
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Manufacturer | BYD |
Also called | BYD e9 |
Production | 2020–present |
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Class | Executive car (E) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
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Doors | Gullwing (Concept) Conventional (Production) |
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Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor
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Transmission | 6-Speed DCT (PHEV) Single-Speed Automatic (EV) |
Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (Han DM) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in) |
Length | 4,960 mm (195.3 in) 4,975 mm (195.9 in) (DM-i) |
Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BYD G6 |
The Han was preceded by the E-SEED GT concept car, presented at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The concept version featured gullwing doors, an all-wheel drive layout, and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of less than 4 seconds.[1]
The Han DM ("dual mode") is the plug-in hybrid variant of the BYD Han, equipped with a 15.2 kWh (55 MJ) lithium ion battery delivering an all-electric range of 81 km (50 mi) rated by the NEDC. The Han DM is developed on the four-wheel drive DM3 platform, with a hybrid drivetrain that produces 180 kW (240 hp) from its rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor and 141 kW (189 hp) from the 2.0TI gasoline engine, bringing the combined output power to 321 kW (430 hp). It has a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. Based on the NEDC driving cycle, the combined fuel consumption is 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg‑US; 71 km/L), and the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine is 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg‑US; 17 km/L).[2]
There are two versions of Han DM: the basic "Luxury" model (豪华型) costs RMB 219,800 (USD $31,400), while the more featured "Majestic" model (尊贵型) costs RMB 239,800 (USD 34,200) with better stereo systems and extra comfort options.
The Han EV ("electric vehicle") is the all-electric variant of the BYD Han, and all its models are designed with a 76.9 kWh (277 MJ) battery pack, which claims to be rapid-chargeable from 30-80% in 25 minutes. The Han EV utilizes a new proprietary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery design which BYD dubbed the "Blade Battery" (刀片电池), claiming to take up less space than a conventional LFP battery of the same energy capacity. BYD also emphasized the Blade Battery's safety against thermal runaway even in case of damage, and showed the results of a test in which the battery was pierced with a nail while a raw chicken egg was placed on top of it. The battery's temperature remained low even after it was pierced, and the egg remained uncooked.[3]
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) electric motor that can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 7.9 seconds. There are two versions of this base model: the basic "Luxury" model (豪华型) costs RMB 229,800 (USD $32,800), while the more featured "Majestic" model (尊贵型) costs RMB 255,800 (USD 36,500) with extra advanced driver-assistance systems, blind spot detection, better stereo systems and other comfort options.
The high-performance "Flagship" model (旗舰型) is four-wheel drive with an additional 200 kW (270 hp) front motor, bringing the total power output to 363 kW (487 hp), and reportedly can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds.[4] It is rated at a NEDC all-electric range of 550 km (340 mi) with more added features than the "Majestic" model, and costs RMB 279,500 ($40,000).[5]
There is also a modified version of Han EV, called the BYD e9, with front grille and a reported NEDC all-electric range of 506 km (314 mi), aimed primarily at the peer-to-peer ridesharing market.
Inline with the other e-series products such as the e2, e3, e5 and e6, the BYD e9 was officially launched in March 2021 with one single trim level available, pitching against medium and large pure electric sedans for the high-end online ride-hailing market, subsidized after-sales price in China is 229,800 yuan. The BYD 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 (243 lb⋅ft), a NEDC cruising range of 506 km (314 mi), and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in only 7.9 seconds. It takes 30 minutes to charge the power from 30% to 80% in the fast charge mode. Styling wise, the e9 is largely based on the BYD Han and features different grille insert and logos.[6]
BYD launched the Han DM-i, Han DM-p, Han EV Founding Edition and Han EV Green Edition on the 10th of April 2022.[7]
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 kilometres (75 mi) and one with a battery range of 242 kilometres (150 mi). The DM-i model has a combined range of up to 1,300 kilometres (810 mi). The Han DM-p is a variant for performance, with a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 3.7 seconds.[8]
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 (380 mi) and two variants with a range of 715 kilometres (444 mi).[8]
The Han EV won the 2021 iF Design Award, the first ever sedan model from a Chinese car brand.[9]
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