BYD launches sleek 508-mile range, nine-minute charging Lucid rival in China, and it costs a fraction of the price

• The Great Han can manage over 600 miles on China's test cycles
• Full battery top-ups take as little as nine minutes
• The world’s luxury car makers could soon face stiff competition

BYD has revealed its latest flagship electric large sedan in China, capable of delivering Lucid Air Grand Touring-level range for a fraction of the cost.

Badged the BYD Han (the Great Han), the opulent sedan will cost just 235,900 yuan (around $35,200/£26,500/AU$51,000) in its domestic market, yet it is capable of delivering almost 630 miles on the CLTC test cycle — or around 508 miles on the much stricter European WLTP cycle.

Thanks to advanced technologies such as rear-wheel steering, an augmented-reality head-up display, and dual-chamber air suspension, the car has positioned to rival luxury models from Germany, the UK, and beyond.

Compatible with BYD’s Flash Charge system, the Great Han can charge from 10% to 97% in...

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