BYD has released the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan in China. The vehicle features a larger body with dimensions of 4,840 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,498 mm in height, representing an increase of 60 mm, 63 mm, 17 mm, and 82 mm respectively compared to the previous generation.
The model is available in three variants with limited-time pricing ranging from ¥76 900 to ¥97 900. Official guide prices are set between ¥79 900 and ¥100 900. The powertrain combines a 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor, offering a maximum electric range of up to 220 km under the CLTC cycle.
The vehicle is equipped with 16.2-kWh or 24.3-kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries, supporting charging from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes. It offers a combined range of up to 2,290 km and fuel consumption as low as 2.58 liters per 100 km in the NEDC cycle.
Optional features include the God's Eye B driver assistance system with LiDAR, supporting city and highway navigation. The interior includes the DiLink 150 system with an 8.8-inch instrument display and a central touchscreen of up to 12.8 inches.
The launch follows a period of declining sales for the Qin family, which saw a 54.71% year-on-year decrease in the first nine months of the year, totaling 207 589 vehicles sold.
