What is the fuel consumption of the BYD Qin 80?
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The actual fuel consumption of the BYD Qin 80 plug-in hybrid is approximately 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The main factors affecting fuel consumption include the following reasons: Unnecessary increase in vehicle load: Many new car owners tend to load their vehicles with various decorations and exterior accessories, and some even move their office and home into the car. Blindly installing body kits, spoilers, winches, and roof racks can also increase the vehicle's fuel consumption. Frequent braking and starting: Apart from the vehicle's design and engine factors, the real waste of fuel comes from the driver's habits. Frequent sudden braking and rapid acceleration are the biggest causes of increased fuel consumption. An experiment once showed that the same car driven by different drivers resulted in the novice driver's fuel consumption being twice as high as that of an experienced driver. This demonstrates how important good driving habits are for saving fuel.
The fuel consumption of the BYD Qin 80 plug-in hybrid really depends on how you drive it. If you charge it frequently, you can run about 80 kilometers in pure electric mode without using any fuel, with an electricity consumption of around 15 kWh per 100 kilometers, which works out to just a few cents per kilometer. For occasional long trips using hybrid mode, the combined fuel consumption is only about 1.4L after the engine kicks in, though it might rise to 2L in city traffic jams. However, if you never charge it and drive it purely as a gasoline car, the fuel consumption can soar to 5-6L, which is two to three times more expensive than driving in pure electric mode. I usually commute on electricity and only use fuel for weekend road trips, so I visit gas stations much less often—my monthly fuel costs are under 200 yuan. Having a charging station installed in the basement of my residential complex is really convenient.
I've been driving the Qin 80 for almost two years now. Based on actual measurements, if charging is convenient, the fuel consumption can be kept below 2L per 100 kilometers. Especially for commuting to and from work, the pure electric mode is sufficient and quiet. When driving on highways, the hybrid mode consumes about 4.5L of fuel, but it's advisable not to let the battery run out, otherwise the engine will roar loudly. The best fuel-saving tip is to use the economy mode, press the accelerator lightly, and make more use of the energy recovery system. In summer, using the air conditioning with electricity hardly increases fuel consumption, but in winter, the heater relies on the engine, increasing fuel consumption by about 0.5L. It's most cost-effective to fully charge the battery before long trips, as charging stations in service areas are now quite common.
The official combined fuel consumption of 1.4L for the Qin 80 has a prerequisite: it must be charged daily to achieve this figure. For someone like me who can't install a home charging station and mainly drives it as a gasoline car, the actual measured fuel consumption is around 5.8L per 100 kilometers. It's still more economical compared to gasoline cars in the same price range; my friend's Sylphy consumes over 7L. The key advantage is the affordable maintenance, with oil change intervals half a year longer than pure gasoline cars, and the battery comes with a lifetime warranty. For city commuting, it's recommended to use the EV mode and switch to hybrid when the battery drops below 15% to effectively control fuel consumption. Remember not to fill the fuel tank completely; 40 liters is enough for a month, as gasoline deteriorates over time.
