What is the real range of the Han EV?
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The real range of the Han EV is 550 kilometers and 605 kilometers. Taking the Han 2020 EV Super Long Range Luxury Edition as an example: The manufacturer of this car is BYD, its class is mid-to-large size sedan, the energy type is pure electric, the transmission is a single-speed electric vehicle transmission, and the body type is a 4-door, 5-seat sedan with a top speed of 185 kilometers per hour. The car's length, width, and height are 4980mm, 1910mm, and 1495mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2920mm. The drive type is front-wheel drive, the front suspension type is MacPherson independent suspension, the rear suspension type is multi-link independent suspension, and the power steering type is electric power steering.
I've been driving the BYD Han EV for a while now, and the real-world range is much less than the official 605 km claim. For daily urban commuting, I can only get around 450 km due to frequent acceleration and braking at traffic lights, which drains the battery faster. It gets worse with AC in hot weather or heating in cold conditions, reducing range by over 100 km. A friend once had less than 400 km in heavy traffic. Driving habits matter – gentle acceleration and anticipating stops to avoid hard braking can stabilize range. Also, don't wait until 0% to charge; maintaining a 20%-80% battery cycle helps preserve battery health over two years. Overall, expect a reliable 400-500 km city range but keep expectations realistic.
I often use the Han EV for business trips on highways. The official range of 605 kilometers is far from sufficient. In reality, driving on highways, I can only go about 400 kilometers before needing to find a charging station. The faster the speed, the greater the wind resistance, which consumes more power. Last month, I planned to drive directly from Shanghai to Nanjing, but I panicked after driving just over 300 kilometers and had to quickly exit to a service area to recharge. In winter, it's even worse, with the range dropping to less than 300 kilometers. When planning trips, use an app to check charging points and ensure the intervals don’t exceed 300 kilometers, or you risk getting stranded dangerously on the road. Keep your speed around 100 km/h, avoid speeding, and use ECO mode to save some power, but overall, it's best to consider it as a backup for long trips rather than relying on it for long distances. Regularly check tire pressure and keep it at a reasonable level to help with range.
