BYD

BYD Han

The BYD Han (汉, Hàn) keeps the “Han” badge in export markets (global export (Europe, Middle East, Latin America)).

Chinese name vs export names

Market Badge Notes
China (domestic) BYD Han (汉 · Hàn) Domestic name
global export (Europe, Middle East, Latin America) Han Export name
  • sedan
  • EV/PHEV
  • BYD

Why the different names?

Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (汉, Hàn) and one or more export names abroad. Renames happen to avoid trademark conflicts, to fit a global naming system, or because the domestic name does not translate well.

Named after the Han dynasty; badge kept abroad.

Markets

Local names and used-import rules for the BYD Han in 14 markets:

Frequently asked questions

What is the BYD Han called outside China?

The BYD Han (汉, Hàn) keeps the “Han” badge in export markets (global export (Europe, Middle East, Latin America)).

Is the Han the same car as the Han?

Yes. The Han and the BYD Han (汉) are the same sedan built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.

What does 汉 mean?

汉 is read “Hàn” in Mandarin. Named after the Han dynasty; badge kept abroad.

Why do Chinese cars have different names abroad?

Brands rename models for export when the domestic name is hard to pronounce, conflicts with a trademark, or fits a different global naming system (for example BYD's Atto/Seal/Dolphin ocean series or Geely's Atlas/Monjaro/Starray line).

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