03:05 28-07-2026
BYD Da Han: the new Dynasty flagship sedan promises a 1,008 km range
BYD has revealed the first official images of its Da Han flagship sedan, set to debut at the Chengdu Auto Show in August with a CLTC range of up to 1,008 km.
BYD has published the first complete images of its new Dynasty family flagship. The public premiere of the Da Han is set for the Chengdu Auto Show, running from August 21 to 30, 2026. The sedan sits above the regular Han and will get a five-seat cabin.
The automaker’s claimed 1,008 km doesn’t mean the BYD Da Han can cover a thousand kilometers between charges in real-world driving. The figure comes from the Chinese CLTC cycle, which typically returns higher numbers than the European WLTP, and actual range will depend on speed, temperature, wheel choice and climate control use.
The car measures 5,256 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width and 1,510 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,130 mm. A lidar unit for the driver-assistance system sits on the roof, alongside semi-flush door handles and wheels up to 21 inches in diameter. Pricing and final trim levels haven’t been disclosed yet.
The rear-wheel-drive version comes with a 370 kW — 503 hp motor and a top speed of 240 km/h. It’s offered with range options of 970 and 1,008 km. The all-wheel-drive variant pairs two motors rated at 200 kW and 370 kW, for a combined peak output of 570 kW, or 775 hp, with a CLTC range of 820 to 880 km.
Both electric versions use a lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 102.326 kWh. Its weight reaches 725.9 kg, with an energy density of 141 Wh/kg. At the maximum claimed range, consumption works out to roughly 10.2 kWh per 100 km — an extremely low figure for a sedan over 5.2 meters long and weighing upwards of 2,260 kg. That’s why the CLTC figure is best read as a certification ceiling rather than a promise for everyday use.
A plug-in hybrid version is also planned, with a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 156 hp, an electric motor rated at 272 hp, and a 54.489 kWh battery. The original announcement cited an electric-only range of 470 km, but China’s official MIIT catalog lists 370 km. Until a final specification is published, the MIIT figure is the one to go by.