BYD Han L: Which Version Should You Buy?
The BYD Han L range offers four versions within a single Sedan generation in production since 2025-01-01. The choice is between two Plug-in versions named 1.5 AT, producing 272 hp or 544 hp, and two Electro versions named AT, producing 680 hp or 1102 hp.
The BYD Han L range offers four versions within a single Sedan generation in production since 2025-01-01. The choice is between two Plug-in versions named 1.5 AT, producing 272 hp or 544 hp, and two Electro versions named AT, producing 680 hp or 1102 hp. The 272 hp 1.5 AT is the lightest and most economical version with a measured fuel-consumption figure; the 544 hp 1.5 AT adds AWD and measured 0–100 km/h performance of 3.9 seconds; the 680 hp AT offers more power and a higher top speed, but its acceleration figure is not measured; and the 1102 hp AT combines the highest output with the quickest measured acceleration. Price is not measured, so the comparison below explains what each specification adds without claiming which version costs more.
BYD Han L generations and version choice
The BYD Han L has 1 generation. The 1 generation has been in production since 2025-01-01, uses a Sedan body, and includes 4 versions. No stop date is recorded. Because every version belongs to the same generation, there is no numerical basis for claiming that one BYD Han L generation changed the engine, dimensions, performance, or equipment compared with another generation.
The meaningful comparison is therefore between powertrains. The Plug-in side consists of the 272 hp 1.5 AT with FWD and the 544 hp 1.5 AT with AWD. The Electro side consists of the 680 hp AT and the 1102 hp AT, both listed with FWD. Buyers should use the power figure whenever distinguishing versions with the same database name.
BYD Han L engine and EV specs
| Exact version | Type and fuel | Power | Torque | Displacement | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 AT — 272 hp | Plug-in; 92 | 272 hp / 200 kW | 225 Nm at 4500 rpm | 1498 cc | 4; Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 1 | FWD |
| 1.5 AT — 544 hp | Plug-in; 92 | 544 hp / 400 kW | 225 Nm at 4500 rpm | 1498 cc | 4; Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 1 | AWD |
| AT — 680 hp | Electro; Electro | 680 hp / 500 kW | not measured | not measured | not measured; not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 | FWD |
| AT — 1102 hp | Electro; Electro | 1102 hp / 810 kW | not measured | not measured | not measured; not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 | FWD |
Both Plug-in 1.5 AT versions use a front, transverse engine with Direct injection (direct), 4 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 12.5, and an engine-speed power figure of 5500 rpm. Their listed engine specifications are otherwise identical at 1498 cc and 225 Nm, yet total output doubles from 272 hp to 544 hp. Based on 1.498 litres, the 272 hp version provides approximately 181.6 hp per litre, while the 544 hp version provides approximately 363.2 hp per litre.
The 680 hp AT adds 136 hp over the 544 hp 1.5 AT, an increase of 25%. The 1102 hp AT adds 422 hp over the 680 hp AT, or approximately 62.1%, and produces 830 hp more than the 272 hp 1.5 AT. The data does not provide electric-motor torque or displacement figures, so those parameters are not measured rather than zero.
BYD Han L performance, top speed, and economy
| Exact version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 AT — 272 hp | not measured | 200 km/h | 5 | not measured |
| 1.5 AT — 544 hp | 3.9 seconds | 200 km/h | 5.7 | not measured |
| AT — 680 hp | not measured | 240 km/h | not measured | 0 |
| AT — 1102 hp | 2.7 seconds | 240 km/h | not measured | 0 |
The 272 hp and 544 hp 1.5 AT versions share a top speed of 200 km/h. The 544 hp version reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the corresponding figure for the 272 hp version is not measured. Its combined consumption is 5, compared with 5.7 for the 544 hp version, a difference of 0.7.
Both Electro AT versions have a 240 km/h top speed, which is 40 km/h higher than either Plug-in version. The 1102 hp AT reaches 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. That is 1.2 seconds quicker than the 544 hp 1.5 AT, the other version with a measured acceleration result. Acceleration for the 680 hp AT is not measured, so its higher output and top speed do not justify inventing a 0–100 km/h estimate.
Urban and highway consumption are not measured for all four versions. Combined consumption is also not measured for either Electro AT version. The listed CO₂ value is 0 for both Electro versions; CO₂ is not measured for both Plug-in versions.
BYD Han L dimensions and weight
External dimensions, including length, are not measured for any BYD Han L version in this data. Ground clearance, tank capacity, and wheel sizes are also not measured across the range.
| Exact version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Gross minus kerb | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 AT — 272 hp | 1964 kg | 2414 kg | 450 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.5 AT — 544 hp | 2235 kg | 2685 kg | 450 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| AT — 680 hp | 2283 kg | 2733 kg | 450 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| AT — 1102 hp | 2466 kg | 2916 kg | 450 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Moving from the 272 hp 1.5 AT to the 544 hp 1.5 AT adds 271 kg of kerb weight and 272 hp. The 680 hp AT is 48 kg heavier than the 544 hp 1.5 AT, while the 1102 hp AT is 183 kg heavier than the 680 hp AT. The difference between the lightest and heaviest versions is 502 kg.
Weight per horsepower separates the versions more clearly. The 272 hp 1.5 AT carries approximately 7.22 kg per hp, the 544 hp 1.5 AT approximately 4.11 kg per hp, the 680 hp AT approximately 3.36 kg per hp, and the 1102 hp AT approximately 2.24 kg per hp. By this calculation, the 1102 hp AT has the strongest power-to-weight position despite also being the heaviest version.
All four versions use Independent, spring suspension at both ends and Ventilated disc front brakes. Rear brakes are not measured for the 272 hp 1.5 AT; the 544 hp 1.5 AT and both Electro AT versions have Disc ventilated rear brakes.
Which BYD Han L version should you buy?
Choose the 1.5 AT — 272 hp if lower kerb weight and the lowest measured combined consumption matter most. At 1964 kg, it is 271 kg lighter than the other 1.5 AT, and its combined figure of 5 is 0.7 lower. It is also the only 272 hp option and uses FWD. Its 0–100 km/h performance is not measured.
Choose the 1.5 AT — 544 hp if AWD is a requirement. It is the only AWD version in the supplied range, doubles the output of the 272 hp 1.5 AT, and has a measured 3.9-second 0–100 km/h time. The trade-offs shown by the data are 271 kg of extra kerb weight and combined consumption rising from 5 to 5.7.
Choose the AT — 680 hp if you want an Electro version without moving directly to 1102 hp. It provides 136 hp more than the AWD Plug-in version, raises top speed from 200 km/h to 240 km/h, and weighs only 48 kg more. Its torque, acceleration, and consumption are not measured, however, and its listed drive is FWD rather than AWD.
Choose the AT — 1102 hp when maximum measured performance is the deciding factor. It has the range’s highest outputs at 1102 hp and 810 kW, the best calculated weight-to-power result at approximately 2.24 kg per hp, and the quickest measured 0–100 km/h time at 2.7 seconds. It is also the heaviest version at 2466 kg kerb and 2916 kg gross.
A BYD Han L price, BYD Han L EV price, or cost comparison cannot be made from these specifications because price is not measured. Without price data, it is not possible to calculate what the extra power, AWD, lower acceleration time, or Electro powertrain costs. On the figures available, the clearest recommendations are the 272 hp 1.5 AT for lower weight and measured consumption, the 544 hp 1.5 AT for AWD, the 680 hp AT for an intermediate Electro specification, and the 1102 hp AT for outright measured performance.