BYD launched a lower-priced standard range version of its flagship Han EV on July 31, following 's price cut for the Model 3 in China.

The model has an NEDC range of 506km and a subsidized price of RMB 209,800 ($32,469).

Previously its three versions were priced at RMB 229,800, RMB 255,800 and RMB 279,500, with NEDC ranges of 605km, 605km and 550km respectively.

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The most expensive Han EV model has a reduced range due to the use of 4WD motors.

All three versions use a blade battery with a capacity of 76.9 kWh, which takes 25 minutes to charge from 30 percent to 80 percent.

The two previously less expensive versions have a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds and the highest-priced version is 3.9 seconds.

BYD launches lower-priced version of its flagship model after Tesla's Model 3 price cut-CnEVPost

Apart from stating on Weibo that the standard range version of the Han EV has a range of 506 kilometers, 's website has yet to update details about its specifications.

Tesla announced on Friday that the starting price of the standard range version of the Model 3 in China is being reduced by RMB 15,000 to RMB 235,900 after subsidies effective immediately.

The Han EV's lower-priced model gives it a price advantage over the Model 3 with the price cut.

The Han EV sold 5,802 units in June, compared to 16,515 Model 3 units in June, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

The lower-priced Han EV is available for pre-order now, with deliveries expected to begin in September 2021.

As of press time, BYD's stock traded in Shenzhen is up more than 6 percent.

BYD launches lower-priced version of its flagship model after Tesla's Model 3 price cut-CnEVPost