BYD Qin L DM-i

BYD Qin L DM-i
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Also calledBYD Seal 6 DM-i (Uzbekistan)[1]
ProductionApril 2024 – present
AssemblyChina: Hefei, Anhui
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive
PlatformDM-i 5.0 platform
RelatedBYD Seal 06 DM-i
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
TransmissionE-CVT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length4,830 mm (190.2 in)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Curb weight1,660–1,800 kg (3,660–3,968 lb)

The BYD Qin L DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪秦L DM-i) is a plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is part of BYD's Dynasty Series lineup and has a sister model known as the Seal 06 DM-i. It is positioned between the smaller Qin Plus DM-i and the larger Han DM-i It is part of the BYD Qin series.

Overview

The Qin L was officially announced just before the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024.[2] Marketed alongside the older and smaller Qin Plus, the Qin L is the largest Qin to date with its length spanning over 4.8 m (189 in) into the mid-size segment.[3] The Qin L DM-i was launched in China on 28 May 2024, with five variants: 80 km Leading, 80 km Transcendence, 120 km Leading, 120 km Transcendence, and 120 km Excellence.[4][5]

Design and Equipment

The Qin L is the first BYD vehicle alongside the similar Seal 06 to use BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is marketed as DM-i 5.0. BYD claimed a fuel consumption of 2.9 L/100 km (97 mpg‑imp; 81 mpg‑US) and a combined range of over 2,000 km (1,200 mi) on a 65 L (14 imp gal; 17 US gal) tank with a 10 kWh battery.[6]

The exterior of the Qin L DM-i is part of the BYD's Dynasty vehicle series and adopts the series’ Dragon Face design language. The front fascia features illuminated "dragon whiskers" above the headlights, the Qin character on the front underlined by a chrome bar and a large grille. The side features a fastback design and traditional door grab handles. The rear fascia features a full-width LED taillight bar inspired by traditional Chinese knots and an illuminated BYD logo on the rear.[4][5]

For the suspension, Qin L DM-i uses MacPherson struts at the front and new E-type four-link independent suspensionat the rear.[4]

BYD claimed the interior of the Qin L DM-i is inspired by Chinese landscape paintings and the interior also incorporates various Chinese knot elements. The interior features DiLink intelligent cockpit with a 8.8-inch LCD instrument cluster, rotatable 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, all-scenario intelligent voice control system, in-car ETC and mobile phone NFC key.[4][5]

For safety, Qin L DM-i is equipped with DiPilot L2 advanced driving assistant system.[4]

Powertrain

Type Engine Trans. Battery Layout Electric motor 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) Electric range (claimed) Calendar years
Displ. Power Torque Type Power Torque CLTC WLTC
1.5L 80 km DM-i BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 74 kW (99 hp) 126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft) E-CVT 10.08 kWh LFP Blade battery FWD TZ210XYB PMSM 120 kW (161 hp) 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) 7.9 seconds 80 km (50 mi) 60 km (37 mi) 2024–present
1.5L 120 km DM-i 15.87 kWh LFP Blade battery TZ210XYC PMSM 160 kW (215 hp) 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) 7.5 seconds 120 km (75 mi) 90 km (56 mi)
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References

  1. ^ admin (2025-10-08). "BYD Seal 6: обзор и цена в Узбекистане • Автострада". www.autostrada.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  2. ^ "【图】将在北京车展亮相 比亚迪秦L官图发布_汽车之家" [BYD Qin L will be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show and official photos released]. www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  3. ^ Leung, Adrian (2024-03-10). "BYD Qin L PHEV sedan with 90 km EV range spotted on road-test". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  4. ^ a b c d e Andrews, Mark (2024-05-28). "BYD Qin L launches in China, PHEV with 2,100 km range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  5. ^ a b c "BYD Qin L DM-i starts at 99,800 yuan, powered by 5th-gen DM tech". Gasgoo. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
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