BYD Han

BYD Han
BYD Han DM
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD
Also called	BYD e9
Production	2020–present
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	all-electric Front-motor, front-wheel drive (e9) Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive (Han EV) Dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD models) plug-in hybrid Front Engine, 4WD
Doors	Gullwing (Concept) Conventional (Production)
Powertrain
Engine	plug-in hybrid: 2.0 L BYD487ZQB 140 kW I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor electric, rear-wheel drive: 163 kW (219 hp) electric motor electric, all-wheel drive: 163 kW (219 hp) electric motor + 200 kW (268 hp) electric motor plug-in hybrid: 180 kW (241 hp) electric motor in Rear Axle
Transmission	6-Speed DCT (PHEV) Single-Speed Automatic (EV)
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV (Han DM)
Battery	electric: 76.9 kWh LFP plug-in hybrid: 15.2 kWh Li-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length	4,960 mm (195.3 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BYD G6

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.

Design and pricing[]

Concept[]

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]

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  E-SEED GT concept that previewed the production sedan

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  E-SEED GT concept (rear)

Production model[]

The first pictures of a production model named Han were released by BYD in January 2020. There are currently two variants of the BYD Han.

Han DM[]

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 kph in 4.7 seconds. Based on the NEDC driving cycle, the combined fuel consumption is 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg_‑US), and the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine is 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg_‑US).^[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.

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  BYD Han DM front

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  BYD Han DM rear

Han EV[]

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 rear-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.

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  BYD Han EV front

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  BYD Han EV rear

e9[]

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 163kW, a maximum torque of 330N.m, a NEDC cruising range of 506km, and an acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour 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]

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  BYD e9 front

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  BYD e9 rear

Awards[]

The Han EV won the 2021 iF Design Award, the first ever sedan model from a Chinese car brand.^[7]

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