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BYD Han electric sedan, a major competitor of the Tesla Model 3, with up to 605 km of autonomy arrives in Brazil

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 02/11/2021 às 12:00
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BYD Han EV has already started to arrive in Brazil – credit: Insideevs

Increasingly demonstrating its interest in the Brazilian market, BYD is bringing its new Han EV electric sedan to Brazil. The model has a range of 605 km and has the new Blade Battery

The first batch of the BYD Han electric sedan recently arrived in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Colombia, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica. The start of the landing of the new electric car, which has a range of 605 km, in Latin America will take place a few weeks after BYD confirms the sale of electric and hybrid cars in the country. This initiative makes up the first step towards sales of electric passenger vehicles in Brazil, which the company recently confirmed would start in 2022, but without specifying a list of models or any launch date.

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By then, BYD has already registered the BYD Song Plus, a hybrid SUV, which has already been seen circulating on the streets of greater São Paulo (SP). Now, with the announcement of the arrival of the BYD Han electric sedan, the Chinese automaker demonstrates its real willingness to take its place in the electric passenger car sector.

The new model, which has great autonomy, measures 4.980 mm in length, 1.495 mm in height, 1.910 mm in width and 2.920 mm in wheelbase. In addition, the BYD Han electric sedan is the brand's first vehicle to use the new Blade Battery, LFP cells, with power cells rated at 800 A and thinner.

New electric sedan is one of the main competitors of the Tesla Model 3, with a range of 605 km

In terms of motorization, the new Han EV has two options, the first that comes with a 222 horsepower electric motor and a torque of 33,6 kgfm, making the vehicle go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7,9 .494 seconds and another version with a double engine that offers 69,3 horses and a torque of 0 kgfm, being able to go from 100 to 3,9 in an incredible XNUMX seconds.

Both models reach a top speed of 190 km/h. The 77 kWh battery guarantees a range of 550 km for the all-wheel drive model and 605 km for the variant with just one electric motor.

The electric sedan is also highlighted by the new DiPilot driving system with artificial intelligence for 5G technology and learning.

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Arriving in Brazil next year, Song PLUS has a 71,7 kWh battery, with a density rate of 140 Wh/kg. Inside, the model brings a floating design concept, a gradient interior finish that is between brown and black, as well as suede and other materials.

The model's load volume is 574 liters with the seats or 1477 liters with the seats down. In China, prices range from $17.110 to $21.250, however in the Brazilian market, it will be priced more “salted”.

In the hybrid versions of the Song Plus, a 1.5 turbo gasoline engine with 110 horsepower and a torque of 135 Nm are offered. Together they offer a combined power of up to 198 horsepower and 325 Nm of torque. Its autonomy can reach 1,2 km.

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Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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