2021 BYD Qin Plus DM-i

ChinaPlug In Hybrid Gasoline2WDSedan

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Fuel efficiency

Lowest combined fuel use among combustion-powered vehicles.

  1. 1
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    0.6L/100 km
  2. 2
    2018 BMW i3
    0.6L/100 km
  3. 3
    2021 BYD Qin Plus DM-iThis vehicle
    0.7L/100 km
  4. 4
    2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class2022 Wey Macchiato
    0.8L/100 km
  5. 5
    2020 BYD Song Plus DM-i2018 Buick Velite 52015 Volkswagen XL1
    0.9L/100 km
  6. 6
    2012 Opel Ampera2016 Toyota Prius2017 LEVC TX
    1L/100 km
  7. 7
    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
    1.1L/100 km
  8. 8
    2020 Renault Mégane E-TECH Plug-in MultiMode2011 Holden Volt2012 Vauxhall Ampera2021 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid
    1.2L/100 km
  9. 9
    2020 LEVC VN5
    1.3L/100 km
  10. 10
    2019 Kia Niro P-HEV
    1.3L/100 km

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2021
Make
BYD
Model
Qin
Variant
Plus DM-i
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Plug In Hybrid Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic (Continuously variable)

Powertrain

Engine Name
Plus DM-i E-CVT
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
197 hp
Power (kW)
145 kW
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h (115 mph)
0–60 mph
7.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.3 seconds
Electric range
120 km (75 mi)
Displacement
1,498 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,765 mm (187.6 in)
Width
1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height
1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,718 mm (107.0 in)
Curb weight
1,620 kg (3,571 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-20
Engine Oil, Volume
3 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
3.6 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Configuration Combustion
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Engine Power
145 kW
Electric Engine Horsepower (Metric)
197 hp (194 bhp)
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Front Engines
Yes
Type of Battery
LFP (Li-IP)
Charging Plugs
GB/T
Configuration Electric › Front Engines
Power (kW)
145 kW
Horsepower
197 hp
RPM at Max Power
16,000 rpm
Number of Engines
1
Configuration Electric › Charge DC
Charge Power
17 kW
Service Intervals
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
40,000 km / 2 years
Engine Coolant
100,000 km / 4 years
Transmission, Fluid
60,000 km / 4 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Continuously variable)
Gear Selector
Joystick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
48 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
General › Charging Socket Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
0.7 - 1.58 litres / 100 km
Combined
14 kWh/100km
Electric Range
120 km (75 mi)

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Overhang, Front
982 mm (38.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Approach Angle
13 °
Departure Angle
14 °
Turning Circle
11 m

Interior

Head Room (est.), Rear
860 - 935 mm (33.9 - 36.8 in)
Leg Room (est.), Rear
800 - 850 mm (31.5 - 33.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,995 kg (4,398 lb)
Cargo Capacity
375 kg (827 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,066 kg (2,350 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
929 kg (2,048 lb)
Weight Distribution, front
60 %
Weight Distribution, rear
40 %

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
4
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
One-touch up/down
Driver
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › One-touch up/down
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Openable (Electric)
Tow Hook
Front
Antenna
Yes
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Material
Glass

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Dynamic Turn Signal
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Rear
LED
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Number of Vents, Rear
2 pcs
Controls
Touchscreen
Connectivity
Radio
FM
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Cellular Network
4G
WiFi
Yes
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
  • USB-A
  • USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
  • Front
  • Rear
Number of Ports
4 pcs
Displays
Center Display
10.8 - 12.8"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 6 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Ambient Light
Optional
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Leatherette
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
Media
Yes
Number of Buttons
14 pcs
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Scrolling Wheel
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
  • Button on Trunk Door
  • Key Button
Release Button
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Accent
Painted Inserts (Black | Silver)
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leatherette
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
6
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
6
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
6
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras
Rear
Voice Control
  • Climate Control
  • Media
  • Navigation
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
View Location
Center Display
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Navigation
Driving Mode Selection
  • Eco
  • Normal
  • Sport
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
Multifunction Camera
Yes
Sound Generator, External
Yes
GPS
Map-update
Internet

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Warning Triangle
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Yes
Sign Assist
Optional
Emergency Assist
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Optional
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Pedestrian/Bicycle Detection
Optional
Parking Sensors
Side
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Collision Avoidance System
Optional
Type of Keys
  • Keycards (NFC)
  • Smartphone as a Key
Number of Remote Keys
1
Number of Standard Keys
1
Total Number of Keys
2
Key Features
Bluetooth
Speed Sensitive
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Curtain Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
150,000 km / 6 years
EV Battery
150,000 km / 8 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Driver Seat
in Front of

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

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