BYD is about to launch this full-size luxury electric sedan with over 1,000 km of range
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- BYD's Great Han (Da Han) full-size luxury electric sedan surfaced in MIIT approval filings with a CLTC range of 1,008 km (626 miles), powered by the company's new blade battery 2.0 and flash charging system.
- The 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 roughly the size of a long-wheelbase Mercedes S-Class.
- Dual-motor variants produce 570 kW (764 hp) combined, while the single-motor rear-drive version delivers 370 kW (496 hp).
- BYD expects to launch the Great Han in Q3 2026 as a sibling to the Great Tang SUV, whose presale pricing starts at 250,000 yuan (~$37,000) — a benchmark that implies a similar price point for the sedan.
- The Great Tang SUV received over 100,000 preorders ahead of its official launch, per Dynasty series GM Lu Tian, signaling strong demand for BYD's premium push.
- The sedan will feature roof-mounted LiDAR, dual-chamber air suspension, and 5-minute Flash Charging capability as standard equipment.
Why it matters: BYD is bringing 1,008 km of range and 764 hp to the full-size luxury EV segment — specs that exceed the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air on paper — while its sibling Great Tang SUV starts at roughly $37,000 with 100,000+ preorders, pointing to aggressive pricing for the sedan that could undercut Western flagships by half.
