BYD Tang L SUV and Han L sedan were officially released in China as the brand’s flagship models with up to 1,102 hp. The official conference was mainly dedicated to the Tang L and Han L designs, revealing important insights. These two cars are called the Chinese culture carriers.
In 2024, BYD became the bestselling car maker in China by selling 4.27 million cars. It has also become the world’s biggest NEV maker. The company’s exports reached 433,000 units. According to BYD chief operating officer He Zhiqi, BYD proved the quality of its vehicles. And it aims to further strengthen its position with new products.
BYD Han L and Tang L are flagship products of the brand’s Dynasty series. They are successors of the BYD Tang crossover and BYD Han sedan. The Tang crossover was launched in China in 2015, becoming the second Dynasty series car, after BYD Qin. The BYD Han sedan was initially launched in 2020. Han and Tang models became one of the company’s bestselling cars. The Tang SUV became the first Chinese NEV with a zero-to-hundred acceleration time of around 4 seconds. And the Han became the earliest Chinese car that can speed up to 100 km/h in around 3 seconds.
The names of BYD Han L and Tang L align with two Chinese ruling dynasties, famous for their prosperity. And design of these vehicles is also said to be deeply connected with Chinese culture and history. According to company officials, BYD Dynasty series’ cars (Han, Tang, Song, Qin, Yuan, Xia) follow the “cutting-edge aesthetics” of the Chinese culture. Lu Tian, General Manager of the BYD Dynasty sales division, said that the BYD Dynasty series’ cumulative sales reached 7 million cars in ten years.
Han L and Tang L design
BYD chief designer Wolfgang Egger said that Tang L and Han L aren’t just two cars. They are the carriers of Chinese culture. These two vehicles represent the latest philosophy of Dynasty design language. The new generation of Han L and Tang L adopt the new generation of Loong Face (previously called Dragon Face) design.
Starting from the front face, BYD Han L and Tang L adopted a more 3D chrome-plated element called Dragon Mustache, visually adding width to the cars’ bodies. Previously, BYD successfully integrated Chinese knot design into the Dynasty series. This time, BYD Han L taillights were inspired by Phoenix wings. Tang L taillight element was inspired by the Chinese bamboo weaving technique. These cars adopt porcelain-like body paint, and D-pillars shaped to reflect brush strokes.
The interior is structured in vertical and horizontal dimensions to create a spacious experience. New design and new texture provide a higher level of comfort. The traditional Chinese clothing influenced the seat design of the Han L and Tang L.
More about Han L and Tang L
The BYD Han L boasts hefty dimensions of 5050/1960/1505 mm with a wheelbase of 2970 mm. For clarity, it is 10 mm longer, 50 mm wider, and 10 mm higher than its predecessor. Inside, the Han L boasts 1,531 mm front-row shoulder space and 1,484 mm shoulder space for the rear passengers.
The BYD Tang L dimensions are 5040/1996/1760 mm with a wheelbase of 2950 mm. It is 170 mm longer, 46 mm wider, and 35 mm higher than the previous Tang. The new SUV adopts a 7-seat interior with a 2+3+2 seat layout. The front-row passengers have shoulder space of 1,520 mm, and the second-row shoulder space of 1,512 mm.
The Tang L’s trunk capacity reaches 675 liters with the third-row-seats unfold. With the third-row seats folded, the trunk space reaches 960 liters. With second-row seats folded, the trunk capacity reaches 1,960 liters. The trunk capacity of the Tang L is 440 liters more than its predecessor.
Han L and Tang L powertrain
The all-electric Han L and Tang L offer 500 kW (670 hp) for RWD models and up to 810 kW (1,085 hp) for 4WD variants. Plug-in hybrid variants of these vehicles adopt DM-i and DM-p variants. The first one comprises a 1.5-liter ICE for 115 kW (154 hp) and an e-motor for 200 kW (268 hp). The DM-p variant offers an additional electric motor for 200 kW.
The 4WD variant of the electric BYD Han L and Tang L offers the 580-kW (777 hp) TZ210XYW synchronous permanent magnet e-motor in the rear axle. It is the second most powerful electric motor, after the Koenigsegg Gemera. The BYD’s electric motor has a peak RPM of 30,000. This powertrain is evidence of the strength of BYD’s world’s largest R&D team with 110,000 engineers.
Han L and Tang L will enter the market with a starting price of around 300,000 yuan (40,950 USD). It proves the BYD’s effective cost control. Han L and Tang will first enter the Chinese market. Later, these vehicles are expected to launch overseas as they are considered “Chinese culture carriers”.
