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Side-by-side against up to two other vehicles — same-trim specs, price, and range by standard (CLTC / WLTP / EPA).
Entity Snapshot
The BYD Qin Plus DM-i is a sedan PHEV from BYD, listed from $11,080 ex-factory. CLTC range is 55 km from a 8.32 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) · 8.32 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 55 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $11,080 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4780 mm |
| Width | 1837 mm |
| Height | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2718 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.13 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.
Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.
| Base price | $11,080 |
| Standard import duty | $1,108 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $2,316 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $21,104 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Qin Plus DM-i (this model) | 8.32 kWh | 2718 mm | N/A | $11,080 |
| Wuling Starlight PHEV | 9.5 kWh | 2800 mm | 0.5h 30-80% | $11,080 |
| Changan Eado HEV | N/A | 2765 mm | N/A | $11,100 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Technology Reference
Technology terms associated with this model in the EV Hub technology reference.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Range (CLTC) | 55 km |
| Battery | 8.32 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| Length | 4780 mm |
| Width | 1837 mm |
| Height | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2718 mm |
BYD Qin Plus DM-i (starting at $11,080) is a Sedan from BYD.
- Range: 55.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 8.32 kWh
- Motor power: 120.0 kW
Overview
BYD Qin Plus DM-i is a sedan plug-in hybrid from BYD, in front-wheel-drive form. On landed cost for this sedan plug-in hybrid, Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff, while the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +42.7% over base (about $15,814 landed). With a $11,080 ex-factory price, the sedan plug-in hybrid reads as entry-level. It carries 55 km of CLTC range and peak torque of 210 Nm. The sedan plug-in hybrid profile suits importers serving the sedan segment seeking low landed cost.
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