BYD 1000 km Range Sedan: The Long-Range Flagship Explained

The BYD sedan most associated with 1,000 km of range is the new BYD Great Han, an upcoming flagship EV due in Q3 2026 that claims up to 1,008 km on China's CLTC cycle, using BYD's new Blade Battery 2.0. The closely related BYD Han L EV, already on sale, delivers 701 km CLTC with megawatt flash charging, while the Han L plug-in hybrid exceeds 1,000 km of combined range by using both electric and petrol power. One important note: CLTC figures are optimistic, so real-world pure-electric range is lower.

The BYD 1000 km Sedan Contenders

Model	Type	Range	Cycle	Status
Great Han	Pure EV	Up to 1,008 km	CLTC	Due Q3 2026
Han L EV	Pure EV	701 km (RWD)	CLTC	On sale (China)
Han L DM	Plug-in hybrid	1,000+ km combined	Combined	On sale (China)

Which BYD Has 1000 km of Range?

The answer depends on what kind of range you mean. There are two genuine ways a BYD sedan reaches the magic four-figure number:

• Pure-electric range: The upcoming BYD Great Han claims up to 1,008 km on a single charge, measured on China's CLTC cycle, thanks to BYD's next-generation Blade Battery 2.0
• Combined range: The Han L plug-in hybrid exceeds 1,000 km by combining around 200 km of electric driving with a petrol engine for the rest

So the headline 1,000 km pure-electric figure belongs to the new Great Han, while the plug-in hybrid Han L already achieves over 1,000 km combined today.

The BYD Han L: The Long-Range Flagship You Can Buy

The Han L is BYD's current long-range performance flagship sedan, and it is genuinely impressive even before the Great Han arrives. The pure-electric version uses an 83.2 kWh Blade battery.

• Range: 701 km CLTC in rear-wheel-drive form, or 601 km in the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version
• Performance: Up to 1,086 hp in AWD form, with a 0 to 100 km/h time of just 2.7 seconds
• Top speed: 287 km/h, putting it among the fastest production EV sedans
• Platform: BYD's Super e-Platform with 1,000-volt architecture

That combination of supercar acceleration, long range, and a price starting around US$30,000 in China is exactly why BYD's flagship sedans are generating so much search interest.

How BYD Reaches a 1000 km Figure

Hitting four figures comes down to three pieces of BYD engineering working together:

• Big, dense batteries: The Han L uses an 83.2 kWh pack, and the Great Han steps up to the new Blade Battery 2.0 with even greater energy density
• LFP efficiency: BYD's lithium iron phosphate Blade Battery is space-efficient and stable, packing more usable capacity into the chassis
• Aerodynamic, efficient sedans: A slippery sedan body and efficient motors stretch every kilowatt-hour further than a boxy SUV would

For the plug-in hybrid, the formula is different. The Han L DM pairs a 1.5-litre turbo engine boasting 45.3 percent thermal efficiency with electric motors, so the petrol engine extends range well beyond what the battery alone could manage. To understand the battery at the heart of it all, see our explainer on how the BYD Blade Battery works.

CLTC vs WLTP vs Real-World: The Caveat

Here is the part most headlines skip. The 1,008 km and 701 km figures are measured on China's CLTC cycle, which is more optimistic than the standards used elsewhere.

• CLTC (China): The most generous cycle, producing the highest numbers
• WLTP (Europe): More realistic, typically 10 to 15 percent lower than CLTC
• EPA (US): The most conservative, often 20 to 30 percent below CLTC
• Real-world: Depends on speed, climate, and driving style

In practice, the Han L EV's 701 km CLTC translates to roughly 480 to 580 km of real-world driving. Applying the same logic, the Great Han's 1,008 km CLTC would likely land somewhere around 700 to 850 km in real conditions, still exceptional, but not a literal 1,000 km on the motorway. Our guide to how real-world EV range compares to lab claims breaks down why these gaps exist across all brands.

Megawatt Flash Charging: The Real Headline

Arguably more impressive than the range is how fast these cars charge. BYD's Super e-Platform supports up to 1,000 kW, or one megawatt, of charging power.

• 400 km in 5 minutes: BYD's flash chargers can add around 400 km of CLTC range in just five minutes
• 10 to 70 percent in 6 minutes: The Han L EV can do this on a megawatt charger
• Peak rate: Around 2 km of range added per second of charging at peak
• Dual charge ports: Because current connectors cannot handle a full megawatt alone, the cars use two charging ports simultaneously

BYD plans to roll out more than 4,000 megawatt flash charging stations across China. With charging this fast, the gap between CLTC and real-world range matters far less, since topping up takes barely longer than a coffee stop.

The Great Han: The True 1000 km Pure EV

The model that truly delivers a 1,000 km pure-electric figure is the new BYD Great Han, expected to launch in Q3 2026. It sits as a sibling to the three-row Great Tang SUV.

• Range: Up to 1,008 km CLTC, the headline number behind the search
• Battery: BYD's new Blade Battery 2.0, paired with flash charging
• Positioning: A luxury flagship EV sedan above the Han L
• Expected price: Around 250,000 yuan (roughly US$37,000), based on its Great Tang sibling

If the figures hold, the Great Han would be one of the first sedans to break the 1,000 km barrier on a single charge, a milestone moment for affordable long-range EVs.

Price and Availability

Pricing is where BYD continues to surprise. These are not exotic supercars in cost, despite their performance:

• Han L EV: From around 209,800 yuan (about US$28,500 to US$30,000) in China
• Han L DM (plug-in hybrid): From around 209,800 yuan (about US$28,500)
• Great Han: Expected from around 250,000 yuan (about US$37,000)

These are China-market prices. Both the Han L and the broader Han family are candidates for export, though availability and pricing in markets like Australia and Europe would differ once tariffs and local costs apply. For BYD's other acclaimed performance sedan available in more markets, see our comparison of the BYD Seal against the Tesla Model 3.

Why This Matters for BYD

The 1,000 km sedan is more than a spec-sheet flex. It tackles the two biggest barriers to EV adoption at once: range anxiety and charging time.

By pairing huge range with megawatt charging, BYD is making a clear statement that long-distance electric driving no longer requires compromise. And by doing it at mainstream prices, the company is putting pressure on every rival, from Tesla to the German luxury brands. The Han family is a showcase of exactly why BYD has become such a force in the global EV market.

Common Questions

• Which BYD has 1000 km of range? The upcoming BYD Great Han claims up to 1,008 km CLTC as a pure EV, while the Han L plug-in hybrid exceeds 1,000 km combined.
• Is the 1000 km figure real-world? No, it is a CLTC lab figure. Real-world pure-electric range would be meaningfully lower.
• What is the BYD Han L's range? 701 km CLTC for the rear-wheel-drive EV, or 601 km for the all-wheel-drive version.
• How fast does it charge? On BYD's megawatt flash chargers, the Han L EV can add around 400 km in five minutes.
• How much does it cost? The Han L starts around US$28,500 to US$30,000 in China, with the Great Han expected near US$37,000.