BYD, a renowned automotive brand, has recently teased the Han L sedan under its mass-market lineup. This marks the first official mention of BYD’s new flagship sedan, although CarNewsChina had already published the first spy shots of the vehicle back in August last year.
Alongside the Han L teaser, BYD also revealed a sneak peek of the Tang L SUV, yet without disclosing any further details or specifications. The released images showcase that both these electric vehicles (EVs) are equipped with lidar on top of the windshield, a feature designed to support their advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
BYD currently offers the Han sedans and Tang SUVs with both all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. CarNewsChina anticipates that the Han L and Tang L will follow suit, offering the same range of options. In particular, the plug-in hybrid system is expected to be the latest iteration of BYD’s DM 5.0 PHEV technology.
The existing Han and Tang models are available in fourth-generation DM-i and DM-p hybrid system variants. The term “DM” stands for dual motors. The DM-i variant, where “i” represents intelligent, is typically designed for front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, emphasizing fuel economy and efficiency. On the other hand, the DM-p variant (with “p” standing for performance) is generally used in all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, prioritizing high performance and a sporty driving experience.
For the all-electric versions of the Han L and Tang L, they are expected to be equipped with the latest generation of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) blade battery 2.0. According to the Chinese automotive magazine IT Home, these batteries will offer a range of up to 1,000 km under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC).
Let’s take a closer look at the current BYD models for reference. The BYD Han EV (with all its specifications detailed) is a five-seater vehicle with dimensions of 4995/1910/1495 mm (length/width/height) and a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. It has a curb weight of 2,250 kg, and the top trim is equipped with an 85.4 kWh battery pack, which provides a range of 610 km under CLTC conditions. This EV sedan can be configured as either FWD or AWD, with the top trim delivering a power output of 380 kW (equivalent to 510 horsepower) and a peak torque of 710 Nm. In the Chinese market, the BYD Han EV starts at 179,800 yuan (approximately 24,630 USD).
The BYD Tang EV SUV (also with all its specifications available) is also a five-seater. It has dimensions of 4900/1950/1725 mm (length/width/height) and a wheelbase of 2820 mm. The curb weight of this SUV is 2,560 kg, and the top trim comes with a 108.8 kWh battery, enabling a range of 635 km under CLTC. This electric SUV can be either AWD or FWD, and the top trim offers a total power of 380 kW (510 hp) and a peak torque of 700 Nm. In China, the BYD Tang EV starts at 219,800 yuan (around 30,110 USD).
In 2024, the BYD Han sedan achieved global sales of 260,000 units, while the BYD Tang SUV sold 150,000 units. In December 2024 alone, BYD sold 514,809 vehicles, bringing the total annual sales for 2024 to 4,272,145 units. Among these, 41.5% (or 1,764,992 units) were battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
