Summer heat (45-50°C)
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BYD · 2025PHEVPlug-in Hybrid
Han DM-i
Top-selling Gulf PHEV — Blade LFP
Top-selling Gulf PHEV — Blade LFP, 121 km EV, 1300 km combined, strongest Chinese dealer network.
- 1,105
- PLANNED KM
- 244
- HP
- 7.9s
- 0-100
- 18
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: BYD official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
UAE
Available in your market
This model has confirmed market availability.
Confirmed markets
Kuwait
BYD Alghanim (Alghanim Industries)
Saudi Arabia
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility
UAE
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility
Qatar
Mannai Trading Company
Bahrain
Fakhro Motors
Through members' eyes
BYD Han DM-i, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 1,300 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 1,105 km
- Power
- 244 HP
- Torque
- 325 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.9 s
- Top Speed
- 180 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 21.5 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 18 kW
- AC Charging
- 7 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- 30 min
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 137,300 AEDto ≈ 167,200 AED
VerifiedUpdated April 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- Blade LFP — safest battery in Gulf
- EuroNCAP + C-NCAP 5 stars
- Official dealers across all GCC
Watch out for
- Slow DC (18 kW) — use home AC
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
DiSus-C intelligent suspension — electronically adaptive damping that reacts to the road in real time
Fifth-generation DM 5.0 hybrid tech — world-record fuel efficiency for a PHEV
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for BYD Han DM-i
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your BYD Han DM-i in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
7 kW
~ 4 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
18 kW
Fast charging in 30 minutes
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 6.418 AED
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
Battery health
estimated97%Excellent
Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.
21.5 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsA full charge at home≈ 3.5 hOn a 7 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
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Log your experienceAfter-sales
Official agent in your market
Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.
- Agent in UAE
- Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility
- Vehicle warranty
- 6 years or 150,000 km
- Battery warranty
- 8 years or 150,000 km
Dubai
Source: BYD GCC / BYD UAE aftersales
Your agent & parts in UAE
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company
Service centers: Dubai Investments Park, Sharjah (Al Wahda St), Al Ain; showrooms incl. Sheikh Zayed Rd brand center (BYD+Denza+Yangwang). Hotline 80023293.
Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: 8 years / 200,000 km (MEA policy)
Full parts & service guideFrom owners and the community
BYD Han DM-i discussions
EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest BYD news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the BYD Han DM-i?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
1 market signal(s)
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
Kuwait Saudi Arabia UAE Qatar Bahrain
Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
Where to buy the Han DM-i
BYD dealers in UAE — with official links.
- Al-Futtaim Electric MobilityOfficialSealAtto 3HanSealion 7DubaiOfficial site
How it stacks up
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BYD Han DM-i vs its rivals
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- 1,105 km
- DC PEAK
- 18 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.9 s
- POWER
- 244 hp
- GULF PRICE
- 11,500 KWD
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- 890 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
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- GULF PRICE
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- DC PEAK
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- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.6 s
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- GULF PRICE
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BYD Seal DM-iBYDBattery18.3 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 935 km
- DC PEAK
- 18 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.9 s
- POWER
- 197 hp
- GULF PRICE
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- 960 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
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- POWER
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- GULF PRICE
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