Battery roots
BYD starts as a battery manufacturer in 1995, building expertise for its later automotive development.
DRIVEWAVE JOURNAL · A WAVE OF CHANGE
BYD
Change begins with energy.
BYD’s story begins with batteries. Its cars reflect that background: battery, powertrain and vehicle structure are developed as parts of one system.
WHAT DOES THIS WAVE BRING?
Change you can
feel behind the wheel.
Change matters when technology reaches everyday use. BYD develops electric cars and plug-in hybrids for different driving needs.
Batteries · integration · efficiencyHISTORY AND MILESTONES
Every wave has a beginning.
Entering the car industry
In 2003 the company enters the automotive market and starts applying battery expertise to transport.
Blade Battery and a new direction
Blade Battery debuts. In 2022 BYD focuses car production on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
DISCOVER · COMPARE · CHOOSE
Models in our catalogue.
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How much does 100 km cost?
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FLAGSHIPS AND DEFINING MODELS
Character shaped by design.
01 / Electric sedan
BYD SEAL
A key model in BYD architecture development: the brand’s first car to use Cell-to-Body technology.
DRIVEWAVE ACADEMY — BYD SEAL
DRIVEWAVE ACADEMY
Explore BYD SEAL.
Get to know your car before you buy. Talk to us about technical details, equipment and everyday use. Discover how your chosen model fits your lifestyle.
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Powertrain & charging
Battery, range, charging at home and on the road.
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Technology & equipment
Driver assistance, infotainment and differences between versions.
03
Everyday ownership
Operation, servicing, battery care and driving in Poland.
DRIVEWAVE ASSISTANT
The “Talk to DriveWave” button opens the assistant. AI answers are informational; the DriveWave team confirms each vehicle’s price, availability and equipment. You can also send your question through the form.
02 / Executive sedan
BYD HAN
One of the brand’s defining large sedans, combining travel comfort with electric powertrain technology.
DRIVEWAVE ACADEMY — BYD HAN
DRIVEWAVE ACADEMY
Explore BYD HAN.
Get to know your car before you buy. Talk to us about technical details, equipment and everyday use. Discover how your chosen model fits your lifestyle.
01
Powertrain & charging
Battery, range, charging at home and on the road.
02
Technology & equipment
Driver assistance, infotainment and differences between versions.
03
Everyday ownership
Operation, servicing, battery care and driving in Poland.
DRIVEWAVE ASSISTANT
The “Talk to DriveWave” button opens the assistant. AI answers are informational; the DriveWave team confirms each vehicle’s price, availability and equipment. You can also send your question through the form.
TECHNOLOGY IN PRACTICE
What is changing
beneath the surface?
Blade Battery
Long lithium iron phosphate cells define this battery family. Its design focuses on space utilisation, durability and safety management.
Cell-to-Body in SEAL
The battery forms part of the vehicle structure, helping increase body stiffness and use cabin space more effectively.
e-Platform 3.0
Developed for electric cars, the platform integrates key vehicle systems and approaches efficiency at whole-vehicle level.
A KEY ACHIEVEMENT
From cell to car
In-house battery expertise and CTB development in the SEAL illustrate integration: the battery also becomes part of the vehicle structure.
From technology to your chosen car.
These materials show selected models and generations. Equipment, charging, system languages, apps, connected features and driver assistance may vary by version and market. DriveWave confirms the scope for your chosen car before purchase. Driver assistance systems require driver supervision.
Manufacturer sources and materials
Prepared by DriveWave using official materials. Reviewed on 11 September 2026. Catalogue images may be retouched or manufacturer renderings; they do not show the specific car offered for sale.
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