BYD teased the Han L sedan under its mass-market brand. This is the first official mention of BYD’s new flagship sedan, although CarNewsChina published the first spy shots of the car in August last year.
BYD also revealed a teaser for the Tang L SUV without providing further details or specs. The released images show that both EVs feature lidar on the top of the windshield to support the ADAS system.
BYD sells Han sedans and Tang SUVs with all-electric and PHEV powertrains. CarNewsChina expects Han L and Tang L to offer the same options, with the plug-in hybrid system being the latest version of BYD’s DM 5.0 PHEV technology.
The current Han and Tang are available in fourth-generation DM-i and DM-p hybrid system variants. DM stands for dual motors. DM-i, where i stands for intelligent, is usually for FWD vehicles prioritizing economy and fuel efficiency. DM-p (p stands for performance) is generally for AWD vehicles prioritizing performance and sporty driving.
The all-electric variants of Han L and Tang L will be equipped with the latest generation LFP blade battery 2.0, providing a range of up to 1,000 km CLTC, according to the Chinese automotive magazine IT Home.
BYD Han EV (see all specs) is a 5-seater with dimensions 4995/1910/1495 mm (length/width/height) with a 2,920 mm wheelbase. The curb weight is 2,250 kg, and the top trim has an 85.4 kWh battery pack good for the 610 km CLTC range.
The EV sedan is FWD or AWD with 380 kW (510 hp) and 710 Nm peak torque for the top trim. The EV starts at 179,800 yuan (24,630 USD) in China.
BYD Tang EV SUV (see all specs) is also a 5-seater with dimensions 4900/1950/1725 mm (length/width/height) and a wheelbase of 2820 mm. The cub weight is 2,560 kg, and the top trim has a 108.8 kWh battery, good for the 635 km range under CLTC conditions.
The electric SUV is AWD or FWD and has a total power of 380 kW (510 hp) and 700 Nm peak torque for the top trim. Tang starts at 219,800 yuan (30,110 USD) in China.
BYD Han sedan sold 260,000 units, while BYD Tang SUV sold 150,000 in 2024 globally.
BYD sold 514,809 vehicles in December, bringing the 2024 total to 4,272,145 units. Of these, 41.5%, or 1,764,992 units, were all-electric vehicles (BEVs).
