What is the range of the BYD Qin in kilometers?
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The range of the BYD Qin varies by model: High Range Version: The High Range Luxury and High Range Premium models have a range of 421 km. Standard Version: The Travel Standard and Travel Edition models have a range of 400 km. Below is more information about the 2020 BYD Qin High Range Luxury model: Overview: It is a compact car with body dimensions of 4675mm in length, 1770mm in width, and 1500mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670mm. Motor: The 2020 BYD Qin High Range Luxury model is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, with a total motor power of 100 kW and a total motor torque of 180 Nm. It features front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension.
I previously drove the BYD Qin DM-i hybrid version and found its range performance quite impressive. In pure electric mode, the official rating is 55 to 120 kilometers, which was enough for my daily commute, lasting almost a week for work trips. With a full tank of gas and fully charged battery, the combined range easily exceeded 1,000 kilometers. On my last road trip, I drove from Beijing to Shanghai without any issues. There are several factors affecting the range, such as reduced efficiency when using the heater in winter or when the battery is low, and the air conditioning in summer not performing as ideally. High speeds or heavy loads also decrease efficiency. Overall, it's suitable for city commuting or long-distance travel, offering good value for money, but it's important to maintain battery health to keep it in optimal condition.