BYD confirmed its upcoming flagship electric sedan — the Great Han (DaHan in Chinese) — will deliver 1,008 kilometers of range on a single charge. The company says the car will debut at the Chengdu Motor Show on August 21, marking BYD's boldest push yet into the full-size luxury EV segment.
1,008 km of Range and Blistering Charge Speeds
The Great Han is the first D-segment flagship sedan under BYD's Dynasty family. Lu Tian, general manager of BYD's Dynasty series, confirmed the CLTC driving range of up to 1,008 km (626 miles). That figure puts it ahead of every production EV on sale today, including the Lucid Air Grand Touring (830 km WLTP) and the Mercedes EQS (780 km WLTP).
But range is only part of the story. BYD's new Blade Battery 2.0, paired with Flash Charging technology, can recharge from 10 percent to 70 percent in just five minutes using 1,500 kW charging. A full top-up from 10 percent to 97 percent takes only nine minutes. Those numbers, if confirmed in production, would basically eliminate charging wait time as a concern. You could stop for a restroom break and a coffee and come back to a full charge.
The battery tech builds on BYD's first-generation Blade Battery, which already set safety benchmarks by passing nail-penetration tests without catching fire. The 2.0 version pushes energy density higher while keeping the same LFP (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry. That means the Great Han doesn't rely on expensive nickel or cobalt, keeping costs down and supply chains simpler. BYD produces its own batteries in-house, giving it a vertical integration advantage that Tesla and Lucid can't match.
BYD first teased this battery technology in early 2025, but the Great Han is the first production vehicle to bundle Blade 2.0 with the 1,500 kW Flash Charging system. The company claims the battery pack can handle repeated ultra-fast charging cycles with minimal degradation, thanks to a new cell-to-pack cooling architecture that keeps individual cells within a narrow temperature band.
Bigger Than a Tesla Model S, Priced Like a Mid-Range EV
The Great Han measures 5,256 mm long, 1,999 mm wide, and 1,510 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,130 mm. That makes it larger than a Tesla Model S and a Lucid Air. The dimensions put it in the same footprint as a long-wheelbase Mercedes S-Class, but BYD's expected price tag is closer to a Toyota Camry.
BYD will offer two powertrain options. The single rear-mounted electric motor version produces 370 kW (496 horsepower), enough for highway passing and a top speed well above 180 km/h. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive model cranks out a combined 570 kW (764 horsepower), placing it firmly in high-performance territory.
Both variants use BYD's 800-volt architecture, which keeps weight down and supports those blistering charge speeds. In the dual-motor configuration, BYD says the Great Han should hit 100 km/h from a standstill in roughly 3.5 seconds — supercar territory from a four-door family sedan.
The car will use BYD's proprietary thermal management system, which pre-conditions the battery pack when you navigate to a charging station. This means the battery reaches optimal temperature just as you plug in, ensuring the 1,500 kW charging rate isn't throttled by a cold pack. Tesla's Model S has a similar feature, but BYD's system is said to activate much faster.
Second Flagship After the Great Tang SUV
The Great Han arrives as the sedan sibling to the Great Tang (DaTang) SUV, which BYD revealed at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The Great Tang racked up over 100,000 preorders before its official launch, with presale prices starting at 250,000 yuan (about $37,000 USD).
BYD has been on a tear. The company sold over 1.5 million new energy vehicles in the first half of 2026, cementing its position as the world's largest EV maker by volume. The Great Han targets the upper end of its lineup, giving affluent buyers in China — and eventually Europe — a reason to skip traditional luxury badges.
The Chengdu Motor Show runs from August 21 to August 30, 2026. Tian promised "more surprises await" at the event, hinting at possible pricing announcements, additional variant reveals, or even a surprise performance model.
What the Great Han Means for the EV Industry
BYD's push upmarket is reshaping the competitive field. The Great Han's combination of 1,000-plus km range, nine-minute charging, and a sub-$40,000 expected price tag makes it arguably the most compelling mass-market luxury EV yet announced. For context, the Lucid Air starts at around $77,000 in the US with less range. The Tesla Model S Plaid, at $90,000, offers about 650 km EPA range.
The EV sector is watching closely. If BYD delivers on these specs at the rumored price point, it could force Tesla, Mercedes, BMW, and Lucid to accelerate their own battery and charging roadmaps. BYD is already supplying Blade Batteries to Tesla, Toyota, and other automakers, so the technology in the Great Han could find its way into competing models too. A Reuters report from January noted BYD has signed supply agreements with at least four major global automakers for its Blade Battery 2.0 cells.
Indonesia's EV incentive push under the Prabowo administration is creating a natural market for affordable Chinese EVs. The national electric motorcycle program and reduced import duties on EV components have already attracted investment from BYD, Wuling, and other Chinese manufacturers. A Great Han priced near $37,000 could appeal to Indonesian executives and fleet buyers looking for a long-range luxury sedan without the premium tax that legacy automakers charge.
The global EV industry is entering a phase where range anxiety is rapidly becoming a solved problem. BYD's Great Han, with its 1,008 km range and sub-10-minute charging, sends the clearest signal yet that the next battleground will be price, not range — and that's where BYD has always been strongest. Other automakers now face a hard choice: match BYD on price and lose margin, or cede the mass-market luxury segment to a Chinese giant that controls its entire supply chain from cell chemistry to final assembly.
The automotive press is starting to take note. Electrek's coverage pointed out that the Great Han is the sedan companion to the Great Tang SUV, and that BYD's aggressive pricing strategy has already forced price cuts from Tesla in China. InsideEVs analysts estimate the Great Han could sell 200,000 units annually in China alone, making it the best-selling large sedan in the world within a year of launch.
BYD is also expected to bring the Great Han to European markets by late 2027, pending regulatory approvals. The company already sells the BYD Seal, Atto 3, and Dolphin in Europe, and a larger flagship sedan would give it a direct competitor to the Mercedes EQS and BMW i7 at a fraction of the price.