BYD Qin L is a PHEV car with up to 2,100km range
The BYD Qin L was launched at an event in Xi’an, China, with five variants priced between 99,800 Yuan (RM64,846) and 139,800 Yuan (RM90,836). Interestingly, its PHEV hybrid system can provide a driving range of up to 2,100km per tank.
The Qin L is part of BYD’s Dynasty lineup, featuring dragon face aesthetics, a symbol of China’s national animal. As a result, the Qin L boasts a new chrome bar character line, a large grille, and prominent side lines. Interestingly, it retains conventional door handles, rather than retractable or flush types.
The rear design showcases continuous illuminated lights from side to side, with graphics inspired by traditional Chinese knots.
In terms of dimensions, the BYD Qin L measures 4,830mm in length, 1,900mm in width, and 1,495mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,790mm. It employs MacPherson suspension at the front and multi-link at the rear. The interior is also inspired by Chinese paintings and features numerous knot-shaped graphics.
There are physical buttons near the gear lever, along with a 15.6-inch rotating central screen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument display. Standard features include six airbags, NFC smart phone key, automatic air conditioning, and six speakers.
The high-spec model comes with a panoramic roof, DiPilot L2 system, power seats at the front, dashcam, 18-inch rims, an eight-speaker audio system, and seat heaters and coolers. The key to the 2,100km driving range lies in the new PHEV (plug-in hybrid) system, ensuring high efficiency operation of the engine and electric motor, with fuel consumption as low as 2.9 liters/100km.
The PHEV version utilizes a 1.5-liter engine delivering 99hp and 126Nm of torque. The lower variant has an electric driving range of 80km, using a 10.08kWh battery and a 160hp/210Nm electric motor.
The higher variant features a 15.874kWh battery providing an electric driving range of up to 120km. It utilizes a more powerful EHS160 motor generating 214hp and 260Nm of torque. This model is capable of achieving a range of up to 2,100km per petrol tank.
