Is the BYD Han equipped with Blade Battery?

[Jeremy]

BYD Han is equipped with Blade Battery. On March 29, 2020, BYD officially launched the Blade Battery, which adopts lithium iron phosphate technology and will first be installed in the "Han" model. More details are as follows: 1. Through structural innovation, the "Blade Battery" can skip the "module" during grouping, significantly improving volume utilization and ultimately achieving the design goal of accommodating more battery cells in the same space. 2. Compared with traditional battery packs, the "Blade Battery" improves volume utilization by more than 50%, meaning the driving range can be increased by more than 50%, reaching the same level as high-energy-density ternary lithium batteries. The design of the "Blade Battery" also results in less heat generation and faster heat dissipation in case of short circuits.

[VonEmersyn]

The BYD Han EV pure electric version indeed uses Blade Batteries, as I've seen in many owners' cars. Essentially, Blade Batteries are lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, but BYD has designed them into long, flat strips to save space when integrated into the vehicle chassis. The most impressive feature of these batteries is their safety—they won't easily catch fire even if punctured, and they offer solid range. The Han DM plug-in hybrid version also uses Blade Batteries in some configurations, though the battery capacity is smaller in hybrid models. If you're torn between choosing an electric or hybrid model, it depends on your daily commute distance. For someone like me who drives over 50 km daily, going pure electric is definitely the more cost-effective choice.

[RemingtonLee]

As a long-distance driver, I've compared many EV batteries. The Han EV comes standard with Blade Battery, which can withstand higher power during charging, reaching 80% in just half an hour with fast charging. In winter, the actual range drops to about 70% of the rated range, but lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries naturally perform better in low temperatures than ternary lithium batteries. Once I chatted with a Han owner about battery maintenance, and he mentioned that for Blade Batteries, it's recommended not to keep the charge below 20% for extended periods, but there's no need to deliberately charge to 100% either—90% is optimal for battery health. If you mainly drive in the city, the car's rated range of 605 km translates to just over 500 km in real-world conditions.

[LeRiley]

I just picked up my Han EV Champion Edition, which comes with Blade Battery. The 4S store salesperson mentioned the battery and chassis are integrated in design. The most noticeable thing when driving is how smooth it is over bumps, thanks to the battery being used as a structural component. During charging, the dashboard displays battery temperature, which stays below 40°C even with fast charging in summer. I heard the new model also upgraded its thermal management system—the battery cooling pump automatically activates when parked in the sun. If buying a used Han, be aware that early 2020 models have different battery batches, so check the vehicle certification documents.

[McCorbin]

When researching the three-electric system of electric vehicles, it was found that the Blade Battery in the Han model has increased energy density by 50%, with the most critical improvement being a 30% reduction in cost. Traditional lithium iron phosphate battery packs have a space utilization rate of 40%, while the blade structure achieves over 60%. However, low-temperature performance remains a weakness, with part of the battery capacity being locked at -10°C. Some car owners in Northeast China have installed battery heating blankets, which can preserve an additional 50 kilometers of range in winter. If you live in the south, the Blade Battery's cycle life is a definitive advantage, with the official claim of maintaining 80% capacity after 3,000 full charge-discharge cycles.