The BYD Da Han—also known as the Great Han—is finally stepping out of the shadows. Official images have dropped. The verdict? It is massive. It is electric. It is the flagship of BYD’s Dynasty series, and it does not care about subtlety.
First, a reality check on the name. Chinese authorities list it as the BYD Han Da (which translates roughly to “Great Han”). Some markets might just call it the Great Han. Either way, it is the top dog.
BYD took a while to release these shots. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology spotted it during homologation testing months ago. Then came the road tests. Now, on July 27, the company posted the official photos.
The lead car is painted green. A distinct, press-ready shade. You saw red ones on the streets too. But the green one has silver trim that blends the roofline into the pillars. That continuous silver strip? It is a nice touch. Makes the car look wider than it is.
What is the BYD Da Han and how big is it?
The numbers are staggering. At 5,256 mm long, this thing dwarfs a lot of competitors. Compare it to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the Da Han is 66 millimeters longer. That is not a rounding error. It is a full size class difference.
Wheelbase sits at 3,130 mm. Width is nearly two meters (1,999 mm). Height is 1,510 mm. It is a sedan, technically. But it feels like a lounge on wheels.
Design-wise, the front end is aggressive. Thin headlights are connected by the “Dragon Whiskers” light bar. The bumper has a trapezoid air intake. Sporty, or just trying hard? Maybe both. The rear features a continuous light unit. Semi-hidden door handles. 21-inch multi-spoke wheels. It does not hide its ambition.
Battery range and powertrain details
Let’s talk about the numbers that actually matter to buyers. The base model comes with a 102.3-kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. It supports “flash charging,” though the specifics on how fast remain vague for now.
Power output is single-motor rear-wheel drive. 370 kW. That is roughly 496 horsepower. Range? BYD claims 1,008 kilometers (about 626 miles) on the CLTC cycle. Yes, over a thousand kilometers. That is absurdly high for an EV. It solves range anxiety for everyone except people who live off-grid.
Top-trim models shift gears. They get all-wheel drive. Dual motors push the total peak power to 570 kW (762–764 hp). Range drops to 880 km, which is still excellent. The rear wheels also steer. At low speeds, it helps the car turn tighter. At high speeds, it stabilizes lane changes.
Hybrid alternative: The PHEV Da Han
Not everyone wants pure electric. BYD knows this. That is why a DM-i plug-in hybrid version is coming.
The setup uses a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine (the BYD472ZQB) making 115 kW. An electric motor adds 200 kW. Total system output is high, but the efficiency is the draw. The PHEV packs a 54.5-kWh LFP battery.
Pure electric range for the hybrid? 470 km. Then you can just fill up gas. It covers all bases. Why choose when you can have both?
Driver assistance and final specs
The car does not drive itself entirely, but it is smart. The Da Han comes standard with DiPilot 5.0. That is the assisted driving suite. It includes a LiDAR sensor mounted on the roof. Front fenders hold additional cameras. It sees more than a standard car.
The exterior shots show a finished product. But road tests hinted at the red color option earlier. The green one in the press release sets the tone for now.
Interior details are scant in these photos. Just exterior shots. But given the wheelbase, the rear seat must be cavernous. Expect executive-level amenities.
The launch date is pending. But the specs are out. 1,008 km CLTC range. Rear steering. LiDAR. It is a statement piece.
Does this level of range change the market? Probably. Does it make sense for everyone? Debatable. But BYD is betting big.
