Is the BYD Han a hybrid vehicle?
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BYD Han offers both hybrid and pure electric versions. The BYD Han is a mid-to-large luxury sedan under the BYD brand, with a wheelbase of 2920 mm, length of 4960 mm, width of 1910 mm, and height of 1495 mm. The hybrid version of the BYD Han is a single-motor model, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power of 141 kW. This engine features direct injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The electric motor paired with this engine has a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 330 Nm.
Recently, I researched the configurations of the BYD Han, and it indeed has a hybrid version! The Han series is divided into the pure electric EV version and the hybrid DM version. The hybrid DM version adopts plug-in hybrid technology. Normally, it can be driven as a pure electric vehicle for 80-120 kilometers after charging, and when the battery runs out during long-distance driving, the engine will intervene to generate electricity. My neighbor bought a Han DM-i last month, and he said that he basically doesn’t use fuel for daily commuting in the city—one tank of fuel can last two months. This car also comes in the DM-i economy version and the DM-p performance version, with the latter accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, driving like a sports car. If charging isn’t a concern, the pure electric version is indeed quieter and more economical, but the hybrid version effectively solves the range anxiety issue.
As someone who frequently drives long distances, I pay special attention to hybrid vehicles. The BYD Han has a DM hybrid model, which uses a combination of a 1.5T engine and an electric motor. The battery is around 18 kWh, with a claimed pure electric range of 121 kilometers, but in reality, it's about 90 kilometers with air conditioning on. After refueling, the combined range can exceed 1,000 kilometers. Last time, I drove a friend's Han DM from Shanghai to Xiamen and only needed to refuel once. However, it's worth noting that the hybrid version has a smaller trunk compared to the pure electric version due to the additional powertrain. Currently, buying a hybrid vehicle can also save you on purchase tax, and the Han hybrid version can be purchased for just over 200,000 yuan after subsidies.
