Currently, the Qin is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric vehicle (BEV), and previously an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. The Qin is the successor of the BYD F3DM, the world's first mass-produced PHEV automobile which launched in China in 2008.

Mar 23, 2025 · The BYD Qin L EV offers two rear permanent magnet synchronous motor options that output 110 kW (148 hp)/220 Nm and 160 kW (215 hp)/330 Nm, respectively; matched with 46.08 kWh and 56.64 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate battery packs, providing a corresponding CLTC range of 470 km and 545 km.

May 28, 2024 · BYD’s latest fifth generation DM technology debuts in the Qin L and the Seal 06. The new PHEV system optimizes the work between the engine and the electric motor which raises the overall efficiency.

May 30, 2024 · BYD claims that the Qin L in particular is good for a maximum range of 2,100 kilometers from both a full battery and full gas tank. That’s a whopping 1,300 miles, or enough to drive from New...

May 29, 2024 · Furthermore, BYD claims its new Seal 06 and Qin L sedans–the first to benefit from the latest PHEV tech–can cover that many miles as long as both the high-voltage battery and the fuel tank are...

Sep 6, 2024 · Our top pick for the best plug-in hybrid electric car from China is the all-new BYD Qin L DM-i. You can’t ask for a better PHEV at this price. The Qin L DM-i is highly efficient, with a combined fuel consumption of just 2.9 L/100 km (81 mpg).

Feb 20, 2024 · BYD is shaking up the Chinese automotive market with its latest offering for budget-conscious buyers: the Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid. With a starting price of 79,800 yuan, roughly $11,000, it...

May 28, 2024 · According to Autoblog, the latest versions of the BYD Qin L and Seal 06 sedans feature the Chinese automaker’s latest plug-in hybrid technology. With a fully charged battery and a full tank of...

Mar 10, 2024 · BYD Qin L will have a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor. It adopts BYD’s 5th-generation DM-i powertrain system. The engine will generate 74 kW, while the electric motor generates up to 160 kW. The car will come with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

Aug 5, 2024 · The newly announced models, the Qin L DM-i and the Seal 06 DM-i, feature the 5th generation DM technology. The engine's thermal efficiency using the 5th-generation DM technology is 46.06%, fuel consumption is 2.9L per 100km after the battery is depleted, and the driving range on a full tank of fuel and fully charged battery is 2,100km.