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BYD · Compact plug-in hybrid sedan

BYD Qin Plus DM-i

✓ Verified · checked 21 Oct 2026

Starting price

AED 74,900

UAE retail, Design (single trim, 2026 price list)

1 trim: Type 20

Max power194 hp
0–100 km/h7.3 s
Combined range795 km
Seats5
Powertrain1.5L plug-in hybrid (DM-i) with 18.3 kWh LFP battery
DrivetrainFWD

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Overview

A front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid sedan pairing a 1.5L petrol engine with an 18.3 kWh LFP Blade battery. BYD quotes up to 795 km combined WLTP range, 6.4 L/100 km and 120 km of pure-EV range (NEDC).

Pros

Up to 795 km combined WLTP range
6.4 L/100 km (WLTP) fuel consumption
120 km pure-EV range (NEDC)
V2L and LFP Blade battery
0–100 km/h in 7.3 s

Cons

AC charging limited to 6.6 kW
Base trim lacks AEB, adaptive cruise and blind-spot detection
Base trim has no sunroof and manual seat adjustment
Rear torsion-beam suspension and non-full-size spare
Price, power, torque and warranty not published on the page

SWOT

Strengths

Very long combined range for a plug-in hybrid
Blade battery safety claims (nail penetration test)
V2L and Type 2 AC charging included on all trims

Weaknesses

Active safety aids are missing on the base trim
No power, torque or top-speed figures on the page
No independent crash-test rating shown

Opportunities

Higher trims add a bigger 12.8" screen, ventilated seats and a 360° camera
Test drives can be booked through the Mannai dealership in Qatar

Threats

Resale value of plug-in hybrids is still uncertain in the Gulf
Rival hybrid and plug-in sedans from other brands are arriving

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: Sedan · Compact plug-in hybrid sedan
Dimensions: 4765 × 1837 × 1495 mm · 2718 mm
Seats: 5
Powertrain: 1.5L plug-in hybrid (DM-i) with 18.3 kWh LFP battery
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: 450 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 194 hp
Torque: 316 Nm
0–100 km/h: 7.3 s
Top speed: 180 km/h
Combined range: 795 km
EV-only range: 120 km
Consumption: 6.4 L/100 km (WLTP); pure-EV range 120 km (NEDC)
Charging: AC charging at 6.6 kW (Type 2), scheduled charging, V2L supported; no DC fast-charging figure published

Safety3

Airbags: 6
Driver assistance: Base Type 10: cruise control (CCS), stability control (VDC), traction control, hill-hold, auto vehicle hold, tyre pressure monitoring, rear parking radar and reverse camera. Adaptive cruise, forward collision warning, AEB, lane departure warning, lane keeping, lane change assist, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and rear collision warning appear only in the highest column of the Qatar spec table, not in Type 10.
Safety index: 6.5/10

Ownership1

Warranty: Not published on the pages provided.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 8.8" full LCD instrument cluster plus 10.1" rotating multimedia screen on Type 10 (12.8" on Type 30 and above); DiLink system with GPS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot and e-call.
Speakers: 6
Comfort highlights: Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents and a PM2.5 filter, soft-touch door trims, front and rear USB ports, and rear ISOFIX. The base trim has manually adjusted 6-way seats and no sunroof. Ventilated seats, a power driver's seat and a rear armrest come on higher trims.

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