# BYD unveils new generation of Han sedan

> BYD has unveiled in China the new generation of its Han sedan, certified with 520 kW in all-wheel drive and revised electric powertrains, and announced its commercial launch date. The brand indicates it has sold 4,000 units in 19 days after launch. It also plans to present this sedan and a new Tang at the Canton Auto Show. The provided sub-events all concern the Chinese market; US and German coverage does not, in these elements, bring a documented national difference.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving BYD, in Chine, followed from 1 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 26 articles from 5 sources (launches and reviews, sales and market); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 03:50. Figures reported: 490168 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Launches and reviews, Sales and market
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: BYD
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 01:00
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 03:50
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/216-byd-unveils-new-generation-of-han-sedan

## National stories (3)

- United States — 0 country-specific event, 11 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Germany — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles

## Reported figures

- RMB 10.02 billion
- RMB 11.4 billion
- 235,900 yuan
- $35,000

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 11 articles, 7 outlets
- unknown: 6 articles, 6 outlets
- China: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Germany: 3 articles, 1 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Mexico: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (21), Spanish (2), Chinese (1), German (1), Russian (1)

## Timeline (4 events)

### 1 November 2026 — [BYD unveils new generation of its 520 kW Han sedan](https://mecapress.com/events/1218-byd-unveils-new-generation-of-its-520-kw-han-sedan.md)

The new BYD Han appears in the records of China's Ministry of Industry with updated dimensions, 520 kW of power in all-wheel drive, and revised electric powertrains.

4 sources, 6 articles · Canton — Chine

### 1 November 2026 — [BYD announces launch date for a new sedan](https://mecapress.com/events/1388-byd-announces-launch-date-for-a-new-sedan.md)

BYD has communicated the commercial launch date for a new sedan, a launch occurring while its financial results have not yet been detailed.

2 sources, 3 articles · Chine

### 3 November 2026 — [BYD: 4,000 units of the new Han sold in 19 days](https://mecapress.com/events/3613-byd-4-000-units-of-the-new-han-sold-in-19-days.md)

BYD announced that it has sold 4,000 units of its new Han sedan in just 19 days since its launch.

3 sources, 14 articles · Chine

### 4 November 2026 — [BYD prépare la présentation d'une nouvelle Han et d'un Tang au salon de Canton](https://mecapress.com/events/4507-byd-prepare-la-presentation-d-une-nouvelle-han-et-d-un-tang-au-salon-de-canton.md)

BYD prévoit de dévoiler une nouvelle berline phare, probablement la prochaine génération de Han, au salon de l'automobile de Canton, ainsi qu'un nouveau Tang.

2 sources, 3 articles · Canton — Chine

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