BYD’s third-generation Qin Plus DM-i is officially on sale in China, and the final price came in lower than the dealer leaks. The plug-in hybrid sedan launched Tuesday, Oct. 27, with official guide prices of 79,900 to 100,900 yuan (about $11,950 to $15,100) and a limited-time offer that knocks 3,000 yuan (about $450) off every trim, so the car starts at 76,900 yuan (about $11,510).
When we covered the launch preview earlier today, dealer figures pointed to 85,000, 95,000 and 105,000 yuan. The official numbers undercut all three by 4,100 to 5,100 yuan before the limited-time discount even kicks in. For a car that is supposed to win back buyers, that’s the headline.
Prices and trims
There are three versions, per D1EV and CnEVPost:
- 140 km Leading: guide price 79,900 yuan (about $11,950), limited-time 76,900 yuan (about $11,510)
- 220 km Beyond: guide price 90,900 yuan (about $13,600), limited-time 87,900 yuan (about $13,150)
- 220 km Excellence: guide price 100,900 yuan (about $15,100), limited-time 97,900 yuan (about $14,650)
The range figures are CLTC electric-only. BYD hasn’t said how long the limited-time pricing lasts. Tonghuashun reports cars are already arriving at stores across the country for test drives.
Bigger car, same playbook
The new Qin Plus measures 4,840 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,498 mm tall on a 2,800 mm wheelbase. CnEVPost puts that at 60, 63, 17 and 82 mm more than the outgoing car. That’s mid-size sedan territory for compact money. China News Service lists a 570-liter trunk, 33 storage spots, heated and ventilated front seats, and a rear seat cushion that’s 21 mm longer.
Under the hood is BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid system: a 1.5-liter engine making 74 kW paired with a 120 kW (161 hp) motor. Buyers get one of two Blade LFP packs, 16.2 kWh or 24.3 kWh, good for 140 or 220 km of CLTC electric range. BYD quotes 2.58 liters per 100 km on the NEDC cycle with a depleted battery and up to 2,290 km on a full tank and full charge. A 30–80% charge takes as little as 20 minutes.
Tech is where the price gets interesting. The God’s Eye B driver-assistance package with roof-mounted LiDAR is optional and supports city and highway navigation assistance plus automated parking. D1EV says BYD backs it with a parking guarantee and a one-year city navigation guarantee. The cabin runs DiLink 150 with an 8.8-inch digital cluster and a 10.1- or 12.8-inch center screen, and BYD added a high-speed tire blowout stability system that it says can steady the car after a blowout at 140 km/h.
Why BYD needs this one
The Qin has been BYD’s bread-and-butter sedan for years. Tonghuashun says the Qin family passed 2.9 million owners as of September. But 2026 has been rough. According to CnEVPost data, Qin family sales were 23,472 in September, down 65.27% from a year earlier, and 207,589 over the first nine months, down 54.71%.
So the plan is simple: more car, more range, optional LiDAR, and a starting price under 77,000 yuan. It fits the pattern of BYD’s fall refresh wave, which also includes the second-gen Seal 07 now taking reservations. Whether it’s enough to stop the slide will show up in November and December registration data. This launch covers the plug-in hybrid only. CnEVPost says a third-gen battery-electric Qin Plus has shown up in regulatory filings, and CarNewsChina confirms the PHEV’s 2,290 km combined range and nine paint options.
Sources: D1EV (第一电动网), China News Service (中新网), Tonghuashun (同花顺) / Caijing, CnEVPost, CarNewsChina. USD conversions at 6.68 yuan per dollar.
— The EVX News team
Featured image: The previous-generation BYD Qin Plus DM-i (facelift), not the new third-generation car. Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, Wikimedia Commons, CC0 (cropped).
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