The BYD Qin L DM-i sedan arrived at dealers in China before the sales start, which was scheduled for May 29. It is a plug-in hybrid mid-size car with a predicted price of 120,000 yuan (16,600 USD). Its electric range reaches 90 km CLTC. 

We will remind you that Qin is a sedan series under the BYD brand named after the first dynasty of Imperial China. This series currently comprises Qin Plus EV and Qin Plus DM-i models. In Q1 2024, third-combined sales reached 107,489 units. As a result, the Qin Plus became the bestselling car in China. BYD aims to launch a more expensive car in the Qin series. It is the Qin L DM-i. This model has already reached dealers in China.

BYD Qin L DM-i arrived at dealers in China

BYD officially shared pictures of the Qin L DM-i sedan at the dealership center. This model was spotted in two body colors: gray and white. The Qin L DM-i adopts a distinguishing BYD design language. Its front end has thin LED headlights and a massive grille that refers to the dragon’s mouth. Other features of the sedan are real rear-view mirrors and conventional door handles. From the back, it has a single taillight unit.

Inside, it has a three-spoke steering wheel with a small LCD instrument panel behind it. The Qin L DM-i also features a rotatable screen. Its center tunnel adopts a set of physical buttons and a retractable gear shifter called “BYD Heart”. The second row of the BYD Qin L DM-i adopts the armrest, a middle headrest, and ISOFIX interfaces. 

BYD Qin L DM-i specs

The exact dimensions of the BYD Qin L DM-i sedan are 4830/1900/1495 mm with a wheelbase of 2790 mm. For clarity, the Qin Plus sedan has 4765/1837/1495 mm dimensions with a wheelbase of 2718 mm. The increased dimensions of the Qin L DM-i led to hefty interior space. 

The powertrain of the BYD Qin L DM-i adopts the fifth generation of BYD’s DM-i plug-in hybrid system. It comprises a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine for 74 kW (99 hp) paired with a 160-kW (215 hp) electric motor. This sedan has two LFP battery options supplied by BYD’s subsidiary FinDreams. Its entry-level pack has a capacity of 10.08 kWh, which is good for a 60 km electric range (CLTC). The second variant offers a capacity of 15.87 kWh (90 km CLTC). 

The BYD Qin L DM-i will start sales on May 29. Its starting price will be around 120,000 yuan (16,600 USD). For comparison, the BYD Qin Plus DM-i’s price range is 79,800 – 125,800 yuan (11,000 – 17,400 USD).

Source: BYD