BYD Great Han electric sedan reaches 4,000 sales in 19 days, with up to 1,008 km of CLTC range
By Eve
BYD said sales of the Great Han, its first fully electric D segment flagship sedan in the Dynasty lineup, hit 4,000 units 19 days after its 13 October launch in China. Prices start at 235,900 yuan (about $35,000), and the rear wheel drive Premium trim offers up to 1,008 km (626 miles) of CLTC range, against 880 km (546 miles) for the all wheel drive Flagship. Per the publication, BYD sold more than 300,000 EVs last month and 1,953,700 vehicles through October, up 6% on the same period in 2025, with its second generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging technology fitted to vehicles since March.
Why it matters
Flash Charging is now being fitted to a flagship sedan that is selling in volume, which points to a growing base of vehicles built for faster charging in China. Operators and procurement teams should factor that into charger power ratings and site planning.
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- Original title
- “BYD’s flagship luxury EV with 1,000+ km of range hits 4,000 sales in just 19 days”
- Published
- 3 November 2026
- Updated
- 4 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- China
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- BYD
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