BYD Qin Plus Specs, Range, Battery, Charging & Features
Eletric Car BYD Qin Plus Specs, Performance, Range, Dimensions & Features
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MY2026 BYD Qin Plus DM-i
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| Overview | |
| Production | March 2021 – present |
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| Class | Compact car / small family car (C-segment) Mid-size car (D-segment) |
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| Predecessor | BYD Qin Pro |
The BYD Qin Plus (Chinese: 比亚迪秦PLUS) is a plug-in hybrid compact and mid-size sedan manufactured by BYD from 2021 onwards. While the first generation is a refreshed version of the Qin Pro sedan, the second generation is completely separate and only shares its name with its predecessor.
First generation (2021)
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Linghui e5 (2026–present) |
| Production | March 2021 – present |
| Assembly | China: Xi’an, Shaanxi; Hefei, Anhui |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (DM/EV) |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (DM-i) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm (107.0 in) |
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| Width | 1,837 mm (72.3 in) |
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The Qin Plus was unveiled during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020, and went on sale in March 2021. Compared to the Qin Pro, it features restyled front and rear ends, while dimensions are unchanged. It is available as a plug-in hybrid DM-i variant and battery electric version (EV).
BYD started selling a sister model of the Qin Plus DM-i, the Destroyer 05 in March 2022. It is based on the Qin Plus with the same powertrain, with redesigned front and rear fascias and dashboard. While the Qin Plus is sold through Dynasty Network dealerships, the Destroyer 05 is part of the Ocean Network dealership line-up.
Qin Plus DM-i
The Qin Plus DM-i was launched in January 2021 and went on sale in March 2021 in China. It is one of the first BYD products with its updated plug-in hybrid system, the DM-i, alongside the Tang DM-i and Song Plus DM-i crossovers.
In February 2023, BYD introduced the Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition with a reduced price. In February 2024, BYD reduced the price of the vehicle further by introducing the Qin Plus DM-i Honor Edition. The company remarked that it is “officially opening a new era of electricity (vehicle) is lower than oil (petrol-powered vehicle).”
From February 2024, BYD started selling the Qin Plus DM-i in some Middle East markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the Qin Plus PHEV.
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2021–2024 BYD Qin Plus DM-i -
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Powertrain
The DM-i powertrain of the Qin Plus combines a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with a single electric motor for a total output of about 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS). The engine’s thermal efficiency ratio is claimed to be at the industry-leading 43% as of 2021. Fuel consumption of the Qin Plus does not exceed 3.8 L/100 km (26 km/l; 62 mpg‑US). Its blade battery provides an electric range of 50–120 km (31–75 mi).
The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine of the Qin Plus DM-i uses the Atkinson cycle and features cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a split cooling system (the engine cooling circuit is split into two parts, one for the cylinder head and one for the block) and an electric water pump. The engine develops a maximum power output of 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) at 6000 rpm, and the peak torque is 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft; 14 kg⋅m) at 4500 rpm. The compression ratio is 15.5:1. The car is equipped with an E-CVT transmission.
| Type | Engine | Trans. | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Electric range (claimed) | Calendar years | |||||
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| 1.5L 55 km DM-i | BYD472QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 81 kW (109 hp) | 135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft) | E-CVT | 8.32 kWh LFP Blade battery | FWD | PMSM | 132 kW (177 hp) | 316 N⋅m (233 lb⋅ft) | 7.9 seconds | 55 km (34 mi) | 46 km (29 mi) | 2021–present |
| 1.5L 120 km DM-i | 18.32 kWh LFP Blade battery | 145 kW (194 hp) | 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) | 7.3 seconds | 120 km (75 mi) | 101 km (63 mi) | |||||||
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Qin Plus EV
The top version features a 71.7 kWh battery with 600 km (373 mi) range. Versions with battery capacities of 47.5 and 57 kWh are also available, with ranges of 400 and 500 kilometres (249 and 311 mi) respectively.
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2021–2024 BYD Qin Plus EV -
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Facelift (2025)
The Qin Plus DM-i underwent a major facelift in January 2025, featuring a redesigned front fascia inspired by the Qin L DM-i, a revised rear design, and a refreshed interior. It also received the updated DM-i 5.0 plug-in hybrid system. The Seal 05 DM-i became its Ocean Series counterpart, replacing the Destroyer 05.
The Qin Plus EV also received a similar facelift at the same time, though its front fascia lacks the large grille of the DM-i version.
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2025 BYD Qin Plus DM-i -
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2025 BYD Qin Plus EV -
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Linghui e5
Images of a Linghui e5 was revealed by the MIIT on January 9, 2026, it is essentially a rebadged variant of a pre-facelift Qin Plus EV that is now part of a ride-hailing services. The e5 received changes include the black chrome on a front bumper and a Linghui logo.
Safety
| Category | % | |
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84.5% |
| Occupant protection: | 85.55% | |
| Vulnerable road users: | 72.41% | |
| Active safety: | 91.40% | |
Second generation (2026)
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2026 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D-segment) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | DM-i 5.0 platform |
| Related | BYD Qin L DM-i |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm (107.0 in) |
| Length | 4,840 mm (190.6 in) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Height | 1,498 mm (59.0 in) |
The second-generation Qin Plus was revealed in filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on 10 July 2026. Its dimensions have increased significantly compared to its predecessor; the car is a restyled variant of the BYD Qin L DM-i, making it a mid-size sedan rather than a compact.
