BYD Han E-Seed GT (Emperor Wu of Han)

e-SEED GT is BYD's two-door four-seater pure electric / plug-in hybrid supercar concept car released at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. It is the design predecessor of Han EV, designed by the team led by Wolfgang Egger, former Audi design director. Its core features are EV Dragon Face + gull-wing doors + three-screen interconnection + 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, with no production plan.

I. Basic Information

• Formal Name: BYD e-SEED GT (Netizen nickname: Emperor Wu of Han)
• Release Date: April 16, 2019 (2019 Shanghai Auto Show)
• Design Team: Led by Wolfgang Egger (former Audi Design Director)
• Positioning: High-performance electric supercar concept (Design origin of Han series)
• Production Status: Concept car only, not for mass production; design language extended to models such as Han EV

II. Exterior Design (EV Dragon Face + Gull-wing Doors)

• Overall Style: Low-slung wide body, fastback coupe, streamlined minimalism, drag coefficient 0.233
• Front Fascia (EV Dragon Face):
  • Dragon Whiskers Daytime Running Lights: Chrome strip + matrix headlights, white light turns orange when turn signal is on
  • Dragon Eye Headlights: Slender and sharp, closed front fascia (electrified)
  • Dragon Mouth Front Lip: No grille, extended to enhance downforce
• Side:
  • Gull-wing Doors: No door handles, open like seagull wings, full of tech-feel
  • Dragon Claw Engravings: Four lines on front and rear fenders to guide airflow and reduce drag
  • Floating Roof: All-black glass roof, seamless fastback lines
• Rear:
  • Arrow Feather Through-tail Lights: Six light sources on both sides + central light strip, seamlessly connected
  • Dragon Spine Spoiler: High-mounted brake light and spoiler integrated into the rear window
  • Large Diffuser: Enhances high-speed stability

III. Interior (Three-screen Interconnection + Retractable Steering Wheel)

• Layout: Two-door four-seater, minimalist symmetry, red and black color blocking, large areas of carbon fiber / genuine leather
• Core Configuration:
  • Three-screen Interconnection: 12.3-inch instrument cluster + central control screen + passenger entertainment screen
  • Retractable Steering Wheel: Retracts into the dashboard during autonomous driving, three screens merge; separates during manual driving
  • BYD Heart Intelligent Hub: Aircraft-inspired design, integrating start / gear shift / driving assist
  • Dragon Spine Seats + Dragon Scale Door Panels: Premium genuine leather, echoing exterior design elements
  • Face Recognition: Unlock, start, seat memory

IV. Power and Performance (0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds)

• Drive Type: Dual-motor all-wheel drive (pure electric) or 2.0T plug-in hybrid + rear axle motor
• Combined Power: 476 horsepower (350kW), torque over 680N·m
• Acceleration Performance: 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds (concept calibration)
• Range: NEDC >600km (pure electric version)
• Platform: BYD e-Platform 1.0 (pure electric) / DM3.0 (plug-in hybrid)

V. Core Significance (Design Origin of Han)

• Design Foundation: EV Dragon Face, through-tail lights, and fastback lines directly adopted for Han EV
• Technological Foresight: Three-screen interconnection, retractable steering wheel, and face recognition have been applied to BYD production cars
• Brand Upgrade: Marks BYD's transformation from "cost-effectiveness" to "high-end technological aesthetics"