BYD’s new Da Han lands in one of the world’s most competitive EV markets with numbers that will get attention well beyond China.
The large electric sedan starts from 235,900 yuan, or around $35,200, and pairs long-range battery hardware with serious performance in its top specification.
It’s the kind of car that shows how quickly China’s electric sedan segment is moving, especially when range, output, charging speed and cabin equipment are all part of the same conversation.
At a glance
- BYD has launched the Da Han in China from 235,900 yuan, or around $35,200.
- The range-topping all-wheel-drive version produces 764 hp, while BYD claims up to 1,008 km of CLTC range for the entry model.
- Key highlights include a 102kWh battery, claimed rapid nine-minute range replenishment, a 0.197 Cd drag coefficient and an upscale three-screen cabin.
Big range claims and serious output
The entry-level Da Han uses a single electric motor producing 496 hp, which is already a substantial figure for a large sedan.
It’s paired with a 102kWh battery, and BYD claims this version can travel up to 1,008 km, or 626 miles, on the CLTC cycle.
The flagship all-wheel-drive model raises output to 764 hp while retaining a claimed CLTC range of 880 km, or 546 miles.
Those figures place the Da Han firmly in the upper tier of electric sedan performance, though CLTC ratings are best understood as official-cycle claims rather than guaranteed real-world results.
A large sedan shaped by aerodynamics
At 5,256 mm long, the BYD Da Han is a genuinely sizeable sedan rather than a compact EV dressed up with premium cues.
Its 0.197 Cd drag coefficient is a major part of the efficiency story, helping the car cut through the air with unusually low resistance for a four-door of this scale.
BYD has also given the Da Han rear-wheel steering, which helps deliver a 4.95-metre turning radius.
That detail matters in daily use, because a car this long can quickly feel cumbersome in tight urban spaces without clever chassis hardware.
Premium cabin hardware takes centre stage
The cabin follows the current high-end EV playbook, with three screens dominating the dashboard.
Buyers can also specify a 31-speaker sound system, electrochromic rear windows and real-wood trim.
Those details suggest BYD is positioning the Da Han as more than a range-and-performance play, with a clear push into executive-sedan territory.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | BYD |
|---|---|
| Model | Da Han |
| Body style | Large electric sedan |
| Length | 5,256 mm |
| Entry powertrain | Single electric motor |
| Entry output | 496 hp |
| Battery | 102kWh |
| Claimed entry range | 1,008 km / 626 miles on the CLTC cycle |
| Top model drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Top model output | 764 hp |
| Claimed top model range | 880 km / 546 miles on the CLTC cycle |
| Drag coefficient | 0.197 Cd |
| Turning radius | 4.95 metres |
| Notable cabin features | Three dashboard screens, optional 31-speaker sound system, electrochromic rear windows and real-wood trim |
| Price in China | From 235,900 yuan, around $35,200 |
The Da Han’s appeal is straightforward: it brings headline-grabbing range claims, strong performance and a long list of luxury-leaning features into a sedan priced aggressively for its home market.
For buyers watching China’s EV scene, it’s another sign that the large electric sedan is becoming one of the most intense battlegrounds in the industry.
