What is the fuel consumption of the BYD Qin 100 hybrid?

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DeAna
08/26/25 6:02am
The official fuel consumption of the BYD Qin in hybrid mode is 1.6L per 100 kilometers, while the actual fuel consumption is approximately 3 liters. Additional information: The BYD Qin can switch between oil and electric power by selecting different driving modes. In terms of power, the BYD Qin 100 is expected to continue using a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5TI engine and an electric motor. The pure electric range of the Qin 100 will be further increased to 100km. For suspension, the Qin 100 adopts a combination of front MacPherson and rear multi-link, which is an improvement over the torsion beam non-independent suspension of the older Qin model. According to BYD, since the Qin's hybrid system can charge the battery pack via an external power source—making it a plug-in hybrid—the system theoretically operates in pure electric mode (EV mode) 90% of the time in hybrid mode, with the engine only engaging in fuel mode 10% of the time. This control logic maximizes fuel efficiency and minimizes overall fuel consumption.
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MacAaron
09/08/25 8:41am
I've been driving the BYD Qin 100 hybrid for a while now, and I'm quite satisfied with its fuel efficiency. The official data states a combined fuel consumption of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and in actual city commuting, I can usually keep it around 6 liters. Once, when I drove from the city to the suburbs, the hybrid mode during highway cruising brought the fuel consumption down to below 5 liters, which was very economical. There are several factors that affect fuel consumption: during heavy traffic, the engine starts more frequently, and fuel consumption may rise to 7 liters; driving habits also play a key role. I've tried gentle acceleration and minimizing sudden braking, which helps keep fuel consumption stable at lower levels. Weather changes also have an impact; in winter with the heater on high or in summer with the air conditioning running, the engine works more, slightly increasing fuel consumption. As an owner, I think this car is well-designed in terms of fuel efficiency, saving thousands in fuel costs annually for daily driving, making it highly cost-effective.
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