Chinese car brand BYD has announced that its all-electric Han EV will be launching in Europe, following its initial debut in China towards the end of next month.
The saloon model is the first full-electric passenger car to come equipped with BYD’s new ‘Blade Battery’ technology that is claimed to deliver enhanced safety and improved range capability in a simplified, smaller pack design.
Externally, the Tesla Model 3 rival adopts BYD’s new ‘EV Dragon Face’ design language, which reportedly blends elements of a traditional Chinese dragon with more European design cues.
“The curved front-end and day-time running lights evoke the shape of a traditional Chinese dragon’s face, combing style and functionality. The high waistline evident along the length of the vehicle integrates seamlessly with the sweeping back line of the D-pillar to deliver a strong sense of movement. A tapered rear lighting cluster envelopes the entire width of the car emphasising a dynamic attitude,” says BYD’s design team.
“We believe that the Han EV combines the best of Eastern wisdom and Western aesthetics,” adds Yubo Lian, senior vice president of BYD and also president of the company’s engineering research division.
Performance-wise, the car promises a cruising range of 376 miles on a full charge, while acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes just 3.9 seconds.
The Han EV is also China’s first mass-produced EV to come equipped with Bosch’s ‘IPB Intelligent Integrated Brake System’.
BYD is aiming to price the model in the €45,000 to 55,000 range when it eventually launches in Europe.
