BYD Qin Plus EV vs Volkswagen ID.Aero

	BYD Qin Plus EV Volkswagen ID.Aero

Price	$12,500.00
Our Rating	5.5 5.5
Brand	BYD VOLKSWAGEN
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, June 27
Status	In production / current as a BEV model Coming soon. Expected release 2024
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 RWD
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. 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total
Tech	Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Blade Battery technology. Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V
Range	(CLTC) ~ 420 km for 48 kWh; ~ 510 km for 57.6 kWh version. 385 mi WLTP
Consumption	~ 11.6-12.5 kWh/100 km depending on version
Recuperation	Yes, via driving modes and driving profiles
Heat Pump
AC Charging	6-8 hours for full charge depending on charger power Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW
DC Charging	30-80% in about 0.5 hours (≈30 minutes) for fast DC charging CCS

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. MEB
Dimensions	(L×W×H) 4765 × 1837 × 1515 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 Cd
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 Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	215/55 R17 R19, R20, R21, R22
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	EU: 1653 lb unbraked

DISPLAYS

Centre	Rotating touchscreen ~ 12.8-inch in some trims Ye
Driver's Display	Yes
Head-Up	Yes, with augmented reality
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
Parking Aids	Likely 360° camera in some trims; parking sensors/radars in higher versions. 12 front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Voice control; wireless charging; infotainment via rotating touchscreen; standard connectivity features. 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. Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Light Assist, Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support
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.