BYD HAN EV

Upon entering the BYD Han, you will definitely admire its luxurious cabin design that is really fitting for an executive. It is equipped with a premium interior trim that has a blend of soft-touch leather materials and carbon fiber inserts. Like its siblings, it also provides top-notch ergonomics. The driver and front passenger’s seats are ventilated and have a heating function. The driver’s seat has lumbar support and a memory feature. Aside from these, its rear seats are also power-reclined. To complete your comfortable cruising experience, it also offers a multi-color ambient lighting system and a panoramic sunroof. 

The BYD Han offers a smart cockpit and a premium dashboard. Drivers can effectively and effortlessly monitor their current driving conditions through a 12.3-inch LED instrument cluster. Meanwhile, all passengers can enjoy a 15.6-inch rotating touch screen infotainment display that offers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB, Bluetooth, and is linked to a Dynaudio 12-speaker sound system, providing everyone with great and refined acoustics. 

For more convenience, this car has four USB charging ports (2 at the front and 2 at the rear) and a wireless charger. It also has four bottle and cup holders: 2 on the center console at the front and 2 on the center armrest at the rear. Overall, BYD did a really great job ensuring that the quality of the Han’s exterior styling matches its cabin and interior features.

You would definitely enjoy looking at the BYD Han’s exterior styling. It features a sleeker and more premium futuristic design compared to its siblings. Hence, when you are on the road, you will surely gain the attention of fellow drivers or regular bystanders. 

At the front, it sports a more refined version of BYD’s signature smooth front fascia as well as a blacked-out lower grille, which emphasizes its sporty personality. It is given an aggressive-looking set of adaptive LED headlamps as well as clean DRLs, giving this car an ethereal flare at night. 

On the sides, the aluminum-like trims on its rear windows enhance the executive sedan’s sophisticated silhouette. Trailing behind this EV, you’ll notice its rear LED bar tail lamp that looks both sporty and elegant. 

The BYD Han is 4,995 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,495 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,920 mm and a ground clearance (laden) of 141 mm. It runs on a brash-looking set of 19-inch alloy wheels, which let people know that it can go really fast when needed.

In terms of suspension, the BYD Han utilizes a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link at the rear. Thanks to this suspension system, this car is easy to maneuver, has great handling, and absorbs road bumps and imperfections quite well. You will definitely have a smooth and comfortable cruising experience with your passengers, even at high speeds, in the BYD Han.

The BYD Han runs on two permanent magnet synchronous motors, one at the front and one at the rear. The front motor produces a maximum motor power output of 244 PS, while the rear produces 271 PS. Hence, it has a combined maximum power output of 515 PS and a combined maximum torque of 350 Nm. It is powered by BYD’s Blade Battery, which has a capacity of 85.4 kWh and a driving range (WLTP) of 521 km. It can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds, which is pretty impressive for an EV. It has a direct current (DC) charging time of 30% to 80% in just 0.5 hours, while an alternating current (AC) charging time of 0% to 100% in 13 hours.

It runs on an intelligent electric all-wheel drive system. Hence, this car offers great performance on city roads and free-flowing highways. It is also a feasible daily car for city driving since it is electric and has a great driving range. Its NVH management is also top-notch. You’ll enjoy a quiet and peaceful ride with this executive sedan.

In terms of safety, the BYD Han flexes its brand’s DiPilot (ADAS). This includes a 360-degree camera system, driver’s head-up display, radar system with 6 sensors, full-speed adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping and changing assistance systems, automatic emergency braking system, lane departure warning, and a blind spot detection. It is also equipped with standard and exclusive safety and security features.

The BYD Han utilizes drilled disks for front braking, while solid disks for rear braking. Its brake system is equipped with Brembo rotors and calipers for additional responsiveness. Its brake setup is also protected by an anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, and electronic stability control.

Although the BYD Han is being offered at a more expensive price than other locally-available executive sedans (and even a Tesla Model 3), its exceptional performance on the road along with its beautiful exterior styling and luxurious cabin features justify its cost.