Lidar on board! BYD officially announced
BYD announced on September 9th the launch of the 2025 Han DM-i and Han EV models, equipped with the first DiPilot 300 system with laser radar and the fifth generation DM technology. The Han EV offers 4 models with prices ranging from 179,800 to 235,800 yuan; the Han DM-i offers 5 models with prices ranging from 165,800 to 225,800 yuan. In addition, the 2025 Han series models have optimized suspension for improved handling and comfort. The plug-in hybrid engine achieves a thermal efficiency of 45.3%, with the Han DM-i accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km
On September 9th, BYD launched the mid-term facelifted 2025 Han DM-i and Han EV.
The 2025 Han DM-i and Han EV are both equipped with the DiPilot 300 "Eye of the God" advanced intelligent driving assistance system from the Dynasty series, which includes the first laser radar. The 2025 Han DM-i comes standard with the fifth generation DM technology. The 2025 Han EV is available in 4 models with prices ranging from 179,800 to 235,800 yuan, while the 2025 Han DM-i is available in 5 models with prices ranging from 165,800 to 225,800 yuan.
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Starting from 2021, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China has shown explosive growth, reaching historic highs this year. In July, the retail penetration rate of domestic new energy passenger vehicles exceeded 50% for the first time, marking a significant milestone.
Recently, BYD announced a market milestone of "selling over 800,000 units with an average price of over 200,000 yuan in 4 years" for the Han series. Building on this achievement, the entire 2025 Han series has been upgraded with a "Five-link" rear suspension, some high-end configurations have been made more accessible, and the introduction of the 165,800 yuan Han DM-i 125KM Comfort model has achieved full coverage in the mainstream German B-class car price segment.
It is reported that the rear suspension of the entire 2025 Han series features a five-link design, which reduces body roll, vibration, and pitch during cornering, acceleration, and deceleration, enhancing the vehicle's handling, stability, comfort, and safety, while reducing motion sickness.
In terms of power, the 2025 Han DM-i is equipped with the fifth generation DM technology, featuring a plug-in hybrid dedicated 1.5Ti efficient engine and EHS200 hybrid system. The plug-in hybrid dedicated 1.5Ti efficient engine achieves a maximum thermal efficiency of 45.3%. In terms of performance, the 2025 Han DM-i accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds with a fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km; the new 2025 Han EV can achieve a maximum range of 701 km under CLTC comprehensive conditions.
Furthermore, both the 2025 Han DM-i and Han EV are equipped with the DiPilot 300 "Eye of the God" advanced intelligent driving assistance system, meeting users' expectations for flagship sedan advanced intelligent driving. In terms of hardware, the NVIDIA Orin X chip has a computing power of 254TOPS, and the vehicle is equipped with a total of 31 sensors, including one high-perception laser radar. In terms of functionality, the new vehicles support various driving assistance functions such as city navigation, high-speed navigation, and valet parking (some functions require OTA upgrades), providing full-scene coverage for driving and parking Author: Huang Lingling, Source: China Securities Journal, Original Title: "Lidar on board! BYD Official Announcement"