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BYD Han vs Porsche Taycan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (517 HP vs 1034 HP), boot space and price (59200 £ vs 87900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Porsche Taycan?

BYD Han

Porsche Taycan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Han has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 59200 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28782 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Porsche Taycan: with 16.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the BYD Han with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.80 kWh.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 680 km, about 159 km more than the BYD Han.

Taycan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan has a convincingly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the BYD Han takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs convincingly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm difference.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Han offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Taycan is slight lighter – 2165 kg compared to 2325 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Han offers minimal more room – 410 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan convincingly takes the win – 635 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
BYD Han
Porsche Taycan

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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BYD Han
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
59200 - 62200 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2325 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4995 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1910 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1495 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the BYD Han have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.