BYD Da Han: longer than an S-Class, up to 760 hp and 600+ mile range

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BYD’s Da Han slots above the Han as the brand’s flagship sedan.

Every electric version uses the same 102-kWh battery pack.

A plug-in hybrid variant will also be offered, with up to 422 hp.

BYD has a new flagship sedan, and it’s called the Da Han. Get past the name and you’ve got a big electric four-door that stretches longer than an S-Class, cracks 760 hp in its hottest form, and claims north of 600 miles between charges.

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The Da Han joins BYD’s Dynasty line-up and sits above the Han in the range. Previously referred to as the Great Han , it measures 207 inches (5,256 mm) long, 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) wide, and 59.4 inches (1,510 mm) tall, riding on a generous 123.2-inch (3,130 mm) wheelbase. That’s longer than a standard Mercedes S-Class, which runs 203.9 inches (5,179 mm) on a 122.2-inch (3,106 mm) wheelbase.

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The first official photos show the car in dark green, a shade that plays up the aerodynamic bodywork. The nose sits low, with tapered LED headlights, a light bar, and a black lower grille. It looks especially clean from the side, helped by contrasting silver roof rails and black B-pillars that blend into the side glass.

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For as striking as the Da Han is to look at, it’s the specifications are what land. An all-electric version leads the charge, but a plug-in hybrid will also be available, ensuring it caters to as many new car buyers as possible.

All-electric versions of the Da Han share the same 102 kWh battery pack. This hefty pack, apparently weighing in at 1,600 lbs (725.9 kg), drives a rear-mounted electric motor in the entry-level version, producing 496 hp (370 kW) and giving it a driving range of either 603 miles (970 km) or 626 miles (1,008 km), depending on the configuration.

Dual-Motor Power

Shoppers after more performance can step up to an all-wheel-drive version that keeps the same battery and rear-mounted motor but adds a front one, lifting combined output to 764 hp (570 kW). Range on the AWD models varies between 509 miles (820 km), 528 miles (850 km), and 547 miles (880 km). Impressive as those figures are, China’s CLTC cycle runs notoriously optimistic, so real-world numbers will come in lower.

As for the plug-in hybrid model , it will use a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine working alongside a 54.4 kWh battery and a single electric motor, resulting in a combined 422 hp. The electric driving range of this version will be a solid 292 miles (470 km).

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