Right this moment, BYD has launched the brand new BYD Han PHEV with DM-i and DM-p hybrid drivetrains. The Han DM-i has as much as 200 km of full electrical vary, a 1.5-liter ICE, a single electrical motor for 197 horses, and a beginning worth of 189,800 RMB (27,000 USD). As for the Han DM-p, it can also run as much as 200 km on a single cost and has a 1.5-liter ICE below the hood. But it surely has two electrical motors with a complete energy output of 490 horses.
BYD Han DM-i Champion Version
First, let’s begin with the BYD Han DM-i, a much less highly effective and thrilling, however rather more cheap car. Evidently this mannequin may also grow to be the Han collection’ bestseller quickly. Right here, we will additionally point out some fundamental stuff in regards to the 2023 mannequin yr Han. It’s known as ‘Champion Version’, just like lately launched BYD Seal, BYD Han EV and BYD Tang. Its exterior and inside styling weren’t modified, however it’s got a brand new physique coloration known as Glacier Blue. Anyway, its dimensions additionally weren’t modified. They’re 4975/1910/1495 mm with a wheelbase of 2920 mm.
Inside, the BYD Han DM-i has received a big 15.6-inch rotatable display screen (12.8-inch display screen in entry-level vehicles). Its different options are a retractable gear selector, a giant LCD instrument panel and a two-spoke steering wheel with a flat backside. So, from a primary sight, the 2023 mannequin yr automobile hasn’t modified a lot. But it surely has some useful upgrades. The Han DM-i Champion Version is provided with an NFC key perform that’s suitable with each IOS and Android primarily based telephones. It additionally has received W-HUD show that exhibits pace, car data, navigation data, and so on. The Han DM-i received FSD suspension system that mechanically adjusts the damping pressure. Furthermore, suspension arms and a steering knuckle of the Han DM-i Champion Version are made from aluminum.
The Han DM-i has a 1.5-liter turbocharged ICE below the hood that generates 139 horses. It’s paired with an electrical motor on the entrance axle for 197 hp. This powertrain helps Han DM-i to hurry up from 0 to 100 km/h in simply 7.9 seconds. As for the battery, two choices can be found: 18.3 kWh LFP battery for 121 km of electrical vary (NEDC); 30.7 kWh LFP battery for 200 km of electrical vary. As for the combined vary, it reaches 1260 km with a much bigger battery.
The worth vary of the Han DM-i with a smaller battery is 189,800 – 219,800 RMB (27,000 – 31,300 USD). If you wish to improve to a much bigger battery, the value vary will rise to 239,800 – 249,800 RMB (34,100 – 35,500 USD).
BYD Han DM-p Ares Version
The Han DM-p Ares Version stays fairly near the DM-i model by way of look and styling. But it surely has one distinguishing characteristic which is a black exterior coloration. In response to BYD, they picked BASF third-generation black paint that is called ‘the blackest black paint’. Furthermore, BYD blacked all the outside trim particulars comparable to window frames, wheels, logos, and so on. With all that mentioned, the Han DM-p’s purchaser will be completely positive that he’s driving the ‘blackest’ BYD Han. However its brake calipers all of the sudden are yellow. Why aren’t they ‘blackest’ too? Solely BYD is aware of. Except for coloration scheme, it’s the good outdated Han with the scale of the DM-i mannequin.
The inside of the Han DM-p Ares Version can also be black with effective orange stitching and yellow seat belts. So, BYD made it clear: if one thing is ‘blackest’, it ought to have some yellow in it. The Han DM-p additionally received sporty seats with built-in headrest. Talking of the fascinating capabilities, this car is provided with DiSus-C suspension system that helps to regulate the suspension to make it sportier or softer, relying on the motive force’s wants.
Now, let’s converse in regards to the Han DM-p Ares Version’s powertrain. It includes a 1.5-liter 139-hp ICE and two electrical motors with a mixed energy of 490 hp (218 + 272). The system’s peak energy output reaches 579 horses. As for the height torque, it’s 822 Nm. These spectacular numbers let the Han DM-p Ares Version to hurry up from 0 to 100 km/h in simply 3.7 seconds. As for the battery, it’s an LFP with a capability of 36 kWh, good for 200 km of full electrical and 1,120 km of combined vary.
The worth tag of the Han DM-p Ares Version reaches 289,800 RMB (41,200 USD). So, it’s surprisingly low-cost for the car with this degree of efficiency.
Editor’s remark
BYD step by step refreshes its mannequin line, including some good options just like the NFC system, a brand new physique coloration or aluminum suspension. Value mentioning that BYD Han DM-i and DM-p fashions each now value lower than the 2022 mannequin yr fashions. The highest trim degree of the Han DM-i turned 42,000 RMB (5,975 USD) cheaper by eliminating the model with the 37-kWh battery. As for the Han DM-p, its worth was lowered by 32,000 RMB (4,550 USD), once more, as a result of it has a barely smaller battery. This notable worth discount will assist BYD to draw much more patrons to PHEV variations of the BYD Han.
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