BYD Qin Plus EV vs BMW i3

	BYD Qin Plus EV BMW i3

Price	$12,500.00 $52,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 6.2
Brand	BYD BMW
Category	Cars Cars

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 2022, March 31
Status	In production / current as a BEV model Available to order. Released 2022, May
Country of origin	China
Base Price	From ~ US$ 12,600 up to ~US$ 23,000 in China depending on trim. € 50,200

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 RWD 286 hp (210 kW)
Torque	180 Nm for the 100 kW version; ~250 Nm for higher-power version. 295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
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 6.2 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	130 km/h for standard trims; some versions list up to ~150 km/h. 112 mph (180 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	Two main: 48 kWh and 57.6 kWh; in some versions larger (~72 kWh) for longer range trims. 66.1 kWh usable, 70.3 kWh total
Tech	Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Blade Battery technology. Li-ion 400V
Range	(CLTC) ~ 420 km for 48 kWh; ~ 510 km for 57.6 kWh version. 327 mi CLTC
Consumption	~ 11.6-12.5 kWh/100 km depending on version
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	6-8 hours for full charge depending on charger power Type 2 11 kW
DC Charging	30-80% in about 0.5 hours (≈30 minutes) for fast DC charging CCS 95 kW max, 10-80% in 35 min

BODY

Type	4-door sedan / 5 seats 4 door sedan, 5 seats
Platform	Built on BYD’s e-Platform / Blade battery architecture / new generation EV platform. CLAR
Dimensions	(L×W×H) 4765 × 1837 × 1515 mm 191.8 x 72.7 x 58.3 in (4872 x 1846 x 1481 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.29 Cd
Wheelbase	2718 mm 116.8 in (2966 mm)
Weight	1,586 kg (for 420 km version) and ~ 1,657 kg for 510 km version EU: 4473 lb unladen, 5578 lb gross
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Independent; Rear: Multi-Link Independent in higher trims Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link; double ball joint spring strut suspension
Wheels	215/55 R17 R18, R19
Trunk/Boot	EU: 14.5 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	No
Others	BMW dash cam

DISPLAYS

Centre	Rotating touchscreen ~ 12.8-inch in some trims 14.9" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3"
Head-Up	Yes
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) Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Likely 360° camera in some trims; parking sensors/radars in higher versions. Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Aautonomous parking system
Connectivity	Voice control; wireless charging; infotainment via rotating touchscreen; standard connectivity features. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Advanced driver aids in higher trims; good cabin features; climate control with heat pump system etc

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, including head airbag system
Driving Aids	Versions with lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control are mentioned in some listings. 12 sensors, front radar, two rear corner radars, several cameras
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.