BYD’s $37,000 Da Han EV offers range and features usually reserved for luxury cars in the US
BYD's flagship Da Han sedan starts under $37,000 in China with over 1,000 km of claimed range, LiDAR assistance, and air suspension.
Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Da Han EV, a luxury-priced sedan in China with features usually reserved for high-end vehicles in the United States. The Da Han starts at $36,850 and offers an impressive range of over 621 miles on a single charge. The top-tier all-wheel-drive model boasts a combined output of 570 kW, enabling it to reach 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds and a top speed of around 168 mph.
Equipped with standard features such as dual-chamber air suspension, roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, and a 31-speaker Devialet audio system, the Da Han's feature list rivals those of luxury cars. Other notable features include rear-wheel steering that reduces the turning radius to 4.95 meters. The EV's compact size allows for ample rear legroom and boot space.
BYD has also announced plans for a plug-in hybrid variant with a 470 km EV-only range. While the Da Han's pricing puts it in the same ballpark as a base Tesla Model 3, it surpasses competitors like Hyundai's Ioniq 6 in terms of features. The Chinese EV market is highly competitive, with companies like Ford, Hyundai, and MG also entering the space with affordable offerings.
In contrast, European cities are teeming with tiny electric micro-vehicles, navigating through historic, narrow streets and parallel parking spaces that would be challenging for standard sedans and SUVs.
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