All-new BYD Han revealed in China: 3-metre wheelbase; EV and DM-i plug-in hybrid

The all-new BYD Han has appeared in the latest vehicle approval filings published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on 16 October, giving us an early look at the next-generation sedan.

Four versions are listed in the documents, comprising three fully electric models and one plug-in hybrid. The line-up includes rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, while the plug-in hybrid uses BYD's DM-i system.

The new Han has also grown considerably in size, suggesting that BYD is moving the model further upmarket.

Exterior

The filing images show the new Han with a fastback profile, retaining the full-width LED light strip and closed-off front end familiar from the current model.

BYD has also listed a wide range of exterior options, allowing buyers to choose different styling details.

A panoramic sunroof is listed as standard, while optional equipment includes LiDAR, different door mirrors, D-pillar trim, wing decorations, front and rear bumper designs, and interior rear-view mirror mounts.

Buyers can also choose from black, matt, gloss or body-coloured finishes for the door handles, window surrounds and roof rails.

Other options include several alloy wheel designs, different brake caliper colours, rear badges and wheel centre caps.

Dimensions

The new Han measures 5,156 mm long, 1,969 mm wide and either 1,492 mm or 1,507 mm tall, depending on the version. Its wheelbase measures 3,030 mm, while the front and rear track widths are 1,695 mm and 1,700 mm respectively.

All four versions have five seats, with slight differences in overall height between powertrains.

Powertrain

The new Han will be offered with four powertrain configurations, ranging from a single-motor RWD electric model to a 520 kW dual-motor AWD version. A DM-i plug-in hybrid is also included in the filings.

245 kW RWD electric variant 

• Electric motor: A single TZ205QYS permanent-magnet synchronous motor
• Max output: 245 kW (approx. 333 PS / 329 hp)
• Top speed: 240 km/h
• Kerb weight: 2,005 kg
• Tyre sizes: 245/50 R18, 245/45 R19

300 kW RWD electric variant 

• Electric motor: A single TZ205QYD permanent-magnet synchronous motor 
• Max output: 300 kW (approx. 408 PS / 402 hp) 
• Top speed: 240 km/h 
• Kerb weight: 2,125 kg
• Tyre sizes: 245/45 R19, 245/40 R20 

520 kW Dual-Motor AWD electric variant

• Electric motors: 200 kW asynchronous motor at the front; 320 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor at the rear
• Combined output: 520 kW (approx. 707 PS / 697 hp)
• Top speed: 270 km/h 
• Kerb weight: 2,351 kg 
• Tyre sizes: 245/40 R20, 245/45 R19

DM-i Plug-in Hybrid Variant (PHEV) 

The plug-in hybrid combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, codenamed BYD472ZQB, with an electric motor.

The engine produces 115 kW (156 PS), while the electric motor is rated at 200 kW (272 PS).

According to the filings, the DM-i model has a top speed of 200 km/h and a kerb weight of 2,115 kg.

Three tyre sizes are listed: 245/50 R18, 245/45 R19 and 245/40 R20.