2023 BYD Qin Plus DM-i Receives Over 15,000 Orders in 3 Days

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Just three days after its launch, the 2023 BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition has received about 15,872 orders (as of press time). BYD officially launched the 2023 Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition in China on February 11. Available in five trims, it has a price range of 99,800 – 145,800 RMB ($14,600 – $21,400).

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A major selling point of the 2023 BYD Qin Plus DM-i is its price. This is the first time the price of a DM-i model costs less than 100,000 RMB. According to BYD, the car aimed to achieve “same price for oil and electricity.”

The 2023 Qin Plus DM-i offers two NEDC cruising ranges of 55 km and 120 km. DM-i is a hybrid system BYD developed for its PHEVs, focused on ultra-low fuel consumption. It stands for Dual Motor – Intelligent.

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Many leading automakers in China, including Tesla, have reduced the price of their vehicles or introduced entry-level models in a bid to win over customers. BYD’s latest model is proving to be a success so far, as the automaker has seen a large turnout of prospective buyers in its stores nationwide.

In response, BYD has stated that its production lines can handle orders. The automaker has also urged customers to place orders with confidence.

2023 BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition Exterior

In 2022, the Qin Plus was a top seller in the A-sedan category on multiple occasions. With the launch of the 2023 edition, BYD hopes to retain that spot.

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The size of the car is 4765/1837/1495 mm with a 2718 mm wheelbase, which is the same as the current models on sale.

In the front, the large polygonal grille is connected to the slender headlights on both sides by a chrome-plated decorative strip on the top of the grille. The character “Qin” (秦) in the middle of the decorative strip indicates the car’s identity.

The rear adopts a through-type taillight design, which is highly recognizable in an inverted L shape when lit.

2023 BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition Interior

The interior added two new colors: brown and blue. It has an 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel, a 10.1-inch or 12.8-inch central control screen, and a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel.

Regarding safety, the car supports adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, lane departure warning, and emergency braking.

Eight speakers support the sound system. The center console has an armrest area, two cupholders, and a phone slot.

The high-end model supports heated front seats. The car key is changed from the previous two smart keys to one smart key and one NFC (near field communication) key.

2023 BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition Performance

The 2023 Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of BYD’s Blade battery and a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine that outputs 110 hp and 135 Nm with a thermal efficiency of up to 43%.

The electric motor outputs 180 hp/316 Nm and 197 hp/325 Nm for 55 km and 120 km NEDC pure electric cruising range versions. The capacities of the two lithium iron phosphate batteries are 8.32kWh and 18.32kWh, respectively. It also offers a comprehensive cruising range of 1245 km. It has a fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km and an 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 7.3 seconds.

Sources: BYD, Yiche

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