What is the fuel tank capacity of the BYD Qin Plus DM-i?
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The fuel tank capacity of the BYD Qin PLUS DM-i is 48 liters, as officially announced. The BYD Qin PLUS DM-i uses 92-octane gasoline, with a fuel consumption of 3.8L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can cover a distance of 1,263 kilometers. During daily driving, it is necessary to always pay attention to the remaining fuel in the tank. The fuel level is usually observed through the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. If there are no other issues, the fuel level will be accurately reflected on the gauge. The fuel gauge typically has 5 to 6 segments. It is recommended to refuel when there are only 2 segments left to avoid running out of fuel midway. During the actual refueling process, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safe limit, and there is still some space from the safe limit to the tank opening. This space is reserved to allow for fuel expansion due to temperature increases without causing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual refueling amount may exceed the calibrated tank capacity.
I've been driving the BYD Qin Plus DM-i for a while now, and its 48-liter fuel tank is very reasonably designed for a plug-in hybrid. As a daily commuter, I find that in the city, combined with the pure electric mode, it hardly uses any fuel, so I only need to refuel once a week—saving both money and hassle. On long-distance drives, a full tank plus a full charge can give me a range of up to 1,200 kilometers, making trips to nearby destinations worry-free without frequent refueling. The DM-i system reduces fuel consumption to around 4 liters per 100 kilometers, much more economical than pure gasoline cars, cutting my monthly fuel expenses by half. Occasionally driving on highways, the engine intervention is smooth and doesn’t affect comfort. The fuel tank capacity isn’t huge, but paired with the car’s weight and aerodynamic optimizations, the overall efficiency is high, making it reassuring even for new drivers.
