BYD is preparing to launch two flagship executive sedans—the Great Tang and Great Han—to solidify its position in China’s premium electric vehicle market, with the Great Han expected to debut in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Key Details:
- The Great Han is undergoing final testing phases and expected to appear in MIIT filings by June or July, with pre-sales starting in August and a formal launch in September
- The Great Han will feature a range of up to 1,000 km using BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, surpassing the Great Tang EV’s 950 km range
- Both vehicles share BYD’s latest design language, including through-type LED light strips, vertical ventilation inlets, and premium interior layouts with similar steering wheel designs
- The Great Tang EV is priced between 250,000 yuan ($36,800) and 320,000 yuan ($47,100), with the Great Han positioned as a more advanced competitor in the same segment
- BYD is also holding an intelligent driving strategy conference on May 28, 2026, likely to announce expanded deployment of its God’s Eye advanced driver-assistance system, which already has 2.5 million equipped vehicles and generates 150 million km of driving data daily
- The company recently launched an updated Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) with flash charging and up to 120 km additional range, starting at approximately $16,600
Why It Matters: BYD’s dual-flagship approach and technological advancements in battery range, charging speed, and autonomous driving capabilities position the company to compete aggressively in the high-end EV market during China’s peak sales season.
Source: autohome
