{
  "id": 2411182,
  "title": "BYD’s $37,000 Da Han EV offers range and features usually reserved for luxury cars in the US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/byds-37-000-da-han-ev-offers-range-and-features-usually-reserved-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/byds-37000-da-han-ev-offers-range-and-features-usually-reserved-for-luxury-cars-in-the-us/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "BYD launches Da Han EV in China at $36,850, featuring luxury car specs.",
    "The sedan offers 621-mile range and 570 kW output for 0-62 mph in 3.8s.",
    "Da Han includes dual-chamber suspension, roof LiDAR, and 31-speaker audio."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}