BYD Great Han EV Confirmed With 1,008 km Range
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- Great Han sedan offers a CLTC driving range of 1,008 km (626 miles) on a single charge, confirmed by Lu Tian, general manager of BYD's Dynasty series, ahead of its August reveal
- Blade Battery 2.0 with Flash Charging technology enables recharging from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes using 1,500 kW output, and a 10% to 97% full charge in 9 minutes, though exact battery capacity has not been disclosed
- Great Han measures 5,256 mm long with a 3,130 mm wheelbase, making it larger than the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air and closer in size to the long-wheelbase Mercedes S-Class
- Great Han launches in single-motor rear-drive trim producing 370 kW (496 hp) and a dual-motor AWD variant with combined output of 570 kW (764 hp)
- BYD will officially debut the Great Han at the Chengdu Motor Show running August 21–30, 2026
- Great Tang SUV, the sedan sibling, received over 100,000 preorders after opening sales at the Beijing Auto Show in April, with presale prices starting at 250,000 yuan ($37,000); BYD delivered its 10,000th Great Tang last week
Why it matters: The Great Han's 1,008 km range and sub-9-minute charging directly target the range-anxiety barrier that has slowed EV adoption. With dimensions exceeding a Tesla Model S and a likely sub-$37,000 price point, the sedan undercuts premium rivals on both specs and cost. The Great Tang SUV already pulled 100,000+ preorders, signaling real demand momentum for the sedan sibling.
