BYD launched the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV on Tuesday, introducing both electric and plug-in hybrid variants with fast-charging capabilities and pricing below earlier pre-sale estimates.
The Han L and Tang L models represent updated entries in BYD’s flagship sedan and SUV lines, with both vehicle families offered in pure-electric (EV) and dual-mode hybrid (DM) configurations.
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Prices for the Han L EV range from RMB 219,800 to RMB 279,800 ($29,910 to $38,070), while the Han L DM starts at RMB 209,800. The pricing comes in below the pre-sale range of RMB 270,000 to RMB 350,000 announced in March.
The Han L EV, a mid-to-large sedan, features BYD’s new 83.2-kWh blade battery and supports 1,000-volt ultra-fast charging. According to the company, the vehicle can recover 400 kilometers of range with a five-minute charge and reach 70% charge in six minutes.
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The dual-motor version delivers up to 810 kW of power and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. All variants are equipped with BYD’s “God’s Eye B” smart driving system and DiPilot 300 software, which includes urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) capabilities supported by LiDAR.
The Han L DM uses BYD’s fifth-generation DM-p hybrid system and is paired with a 1.5T internal combustion engine. Battery-only range options vary between 180 and 200 kilometers, with a combined fuel and electric range of up to 1,200 kilometers. The top-performing variant, which adds a rear motor to the drivetrain, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
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BYD also rolled out the Tang L SUV in three EV and three hybrid variants. The Tang L EV, priced from RMB 239,800 to RMB 289,800, uses the same 1,000-volt platform and blade battery technology as the Han L, with a larger 100.5-kWh battery pack. It delivers up to 370 kilometers of range on a five-minute charge and reaches 70% capacity in six minutes. The top-end dual-motor version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
The Tang L DM hybrid SUV shares its powertrain with the Han L DM but includes a larger 35.6-kWh battery, offering electric-only ranges of up to 215 kilometers. The total range reaches as high as 1,270 kilometers on a full charge and tank.
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Both models come standard with the God’s Eye B smart driving system and DiPilot 300, reinforcing BYD’s commitment to integrating autonomous driving features across its premium NEV lineup.
The Han and Tang series are considered core offerings within BYD’s growing product portfolio, as the automaker continues to expand its presence in China’s increasingly competitive EV and hybrid markets.