Does the BYD Qin Plus DM-i come with a charging station?

[LeviMarie]

The premium version of the Qin Plus DM-i with a 120 km range comes with a free charging station. The BYD Qin Plus DM-i can be charged in the following ways: Using the included 16A 3.3KW home charging station: When purchasing the car, some 4S stores may also provide a 16A 3.3KW home charging station. The actual charging power of the Qin Plus DM-i ranges between 2.6KW and 3.2KW. Purchasing and using a 16A 3.3KW portable charger: The Prundo brand offers a 16A 3.3KW portable charger. Simply plug it into a 220V 16A home air conditioning socket for charging, with the same charging speed as a home charging station, which is twice as fast as the 1.5KW portable charger included with the car.

[Hunter]

When I bought the Qin Plus DM-i, the 4S store gave me an original charging pile, but I heard that this depends on the car purchase policy. Generally, the flagship and high-end versions come with it, while the basic version may require an additional fee. The included pile is a 7kW AC slow charging pile with a 30-meter basic installation package, and any extra cables will be at your own expense. The installation process went smoothly—the technician came to survey the meter location, but you need to handle the property permit documents yourself. I recommend writing the charging pile into the contract appendix when ordering the car to avoid disputes upon delivery. Now, BYD charging piles can schedule charging via a mobile app, which is especially cost-effective using off-peak electricity rates, saving about 70-80 yuan per month on electricity bills.

[DelOlive]

As a Qin Plus DM-i owner, my experience is that charging pile policies change frequently. Last year when I bought the car, the manufacturer had a promotion offering free installation, but this year I heard you need to meet certain financing conditions to get it. There are also differences in charging pile models - the vehicle comes with a basic 3.3kW wall-mounted unit, while upgrading to a 7kW fast charger costs extra. During installation, we encountered cable routing issues - the free installation only covers within 30 meters, and my garage exceeded this by 15 meters, costing me over 800 yuan more. The charger itself is quite durable though, with no issues even during rainy weather. I recommend calling BYD's 400 customer service directly to confirm the latest policies.

[SanFaith]

Just picked up the Qin Plus DMi half a month ago, the salesperson clearly stated that a charging pile is included as a gift. However, there are two points to note: first, it's only for the first owner, second-hand car buyers don't qualify; second, installation requires either owning a property parking space or having a long-term rental space. The installation process took two hours, with the technician checking voltage stability and grounding. The charging pile comes with an anti-theft lock design, requiring a card swipe to start, preventing others from stealing electricity. Actual tests show it can charge 50% in 3 hours, with electricity costs translating to just 8 cents per kilometer. Charging speed slows down somewhat in winter, so it's best to choose an indoor garage for installation. If the charging pile isn't included as a gift, the official store sells it for 2980 yuan, including installation.