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BYD Qin Plus EV

BYD Qin Plus EV

$12,500.00
Brand: BYD
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: FWD
Type: 4-door sedan / 5 seats
Self Driving: Level 2
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 3 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Good driving range (420–510 km CLTC depending on version).
Uses BYD’s safe and durable Blade LFP battery.
Competitive price compared to similar EV sedans.
Smooth acceleration with instant electric torque.
Comfortable ride and spacious interior.
Modern infotainment system with rotating 12.8-inch touchscreen.
DC fast charging (30–80% in about 30 min).
Efficient energy use (≈ 11–12 kWh/100 km).
Heat pump improves energy efficiency in different climates.
Quiet and refined city driving performance.
Reliable BYD build quality and battery tech reputation.

CONS

Real-world range is lower than advertised CLTC numbers.
Limited service centers and spare parts outside China.
Road and tire noise noticeable at highway speeds.
Suspension slightly firm on rough roads.
Infotainment system can have minor software glitches.
Average braking feel; not very sporty.
Range drops significantly with heavy AC or heater use.
Brand resale value still developing in some markets.
No frunk or large trunk capacity compared to rivals.
Some trims lack advanced driver-assist features found in pricier EVs.

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Full Specifications

MODEL

Models

Qin Plus EV
420 km and 510 km range versions; also higher-power versions (~150 kW) in some markets

LAUNCH

Announced	February 2024
Status	In production / current as a BEV model
Country of origin	China
Base Price	From ~ US$ 12,600 up to ~US$ 23,000 in China depending on trim.

PERFORMANCE

Power	100 kW (≈ 136 hp); front-wheel drive (single electric motor) for most trims; some higher-power (~150 kW ≈ 204 hp) versions in special trims
Torque	180 Nm for the 100 kW version; ~250 Nm for higher-power version.
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.3 seconds for standard EV version; the higher-power versions likely faster
Max Speed	130 km/h for standard trims; some versions list up to ~150 km/h.

BATTERY

Capacity	Two main: 48 kWh and 57.6 kWh; in some versions larger (~72 kWh) for longer range trims.
Tech	Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Blade Battery technology.
Range	(CLTC) ~ 420 km for 48 kWh; ~ 510 km for 57.6 kWh version.
Consumption	~ 11.6-12.5 kWh/100 km depending on version
Heat Pump
AC Charging	6-8 hours for full charge depending on charger power
DC Charging	30-80% in about 0.5 hours (≈30 minutes) for fast DC charging

BODY

Type	4-door sedan / 5 seats
Platform	Built on BYD’s e-Platform / Blade battery architecture / new generation EV platform.
Dimensions	(L×W×H) 4765 × 1837 × 1515 mm
Wheelbase	2718 mm
Weight	1,586 kg (for 420 km version) and ~ 1,657 kg for 510 km version
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Independent; Rear: Multi-Link Independent in higher trims
Wheels	215/55 R17

DISPLAYS

Centre	Rotating touchscreen ~ 12.8-inch in some trims
Others	Some trims have voice control, wireless charging, panoramic 360° camera etc.

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; material varies by trim (cloth / leatherette in higher trims)
Parking Aids	Likely 360° camera in some trims; parking sensors/radars in higher versions.
Connectivity	Voice control; wireless charging; infotainment via rotating touchscreen; standard connectivity features.
Others	Advanced driver aids in higher trims; good cabin features; climate control with heat pump system etc

SAFETY

Driving Aids	Versions with lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control are mentioned in some listings.
Self Driving	Some L2-level assistance in higher trims: lane keeping, adaptive cruise, assisted parking etc.

Note

Others

Heat pump helps improve efficiency in cold or mild climates.
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Trim differences matter: higher-power / longer-range versions cost more, weigh more.
Range figures are CLTC standard; real-world (WLTP or local) likely lower.
Charging speed depends heavily on charger availability.