BYD: 2020 Qin EV High Range Version Luxury Model
As the pioneering model of BYD's dynasty series, after six years, it finally sees a new generation. The new car not only adopts the latest family design language for both the exterior and interior but also employs the all-new e-platform technology, which further enhances the "three electric" technology. How does it actually perform? Let's take a look at the 2020 Qin EV High Range Version Luxury Model from BYD, priced at 139,900 yuan after subsidies!
Exterior Design: The 2020 Qin EV High Range Version Luxury Model also adopts the BYD Dragon Face family design language. Although this element is also applied to the Qin Pro, from a visual perspective, the new Qin EV is less aggressive and adds a sense of steadiness. The large-size hexagonal front grille not only adopts a fully enclosed design to reduce air resistance, but also uses multiple horizontal chrome strips inside to extend the horizontal visual effect of the front end. The full-LED headlights connected to the front grille also have an eye-opening design, and the slender shape looks very sharp. The waistline from low front to high rear on the side of the car is very sharp, adding a bit of dynamism to the body. In terms of body size, the new Qin EV measures 4675/1770/1500mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2670mm.
Interior Design: The 2020 Qin EV High Range Version Luxury Model continues the previous interior design concept of BYD, with a wraparound cockpit design that is relatively simple and generous. As a pure electric model, it features a crystalline instrument panel and a 10.1-inch central control large screen that supports rotation. Additionally, the new Qin EV is equipped with the DiLink 2.0 intelligent networking system, which supports intelligent voice, remote driving, and OTA remote upgrades. The three-spoke flat-bottom multifunction steering wheel is also very sporty and is wrapped in leather, with a moderate thickness and a good grip. However, the steering wheel only supports up-and-down two-way adjustment.
Except around the gear lever, there's not a single physical button on the clean center console. Most functions such as air conditioning temperature adjustment, vehicle settings, and vehicle information are integrated into this 10.1-inch adaptive rotating floating large screen in the middle. Moreover, you can also perform vehicle OTA upgrades through this large screen, not only updating the in-car software applications and multimedia systems but also upgrading all systems related to vehicle driving, such as the power system, brake system, and battery management system.
In terms of power, the 2020 Qin EV High Range Version Luxury Model is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 100kW (about 136 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 180N·m, with a maximum speed of 12100rpm. Due to the new Qin EV's use of a higher energy density ternary lithium battery, along with an excellent IGBT 4.0 power module electric control system, the 53.1kWh battery pack it carries can achieve a 421km NEDC comprehensive condition range.
Charging Issues: In fact, this is one of the main reasons many consumers do not consider new energy vehicles, but with technology development, charging efficiency is getting higher. In addition to slow charging with household charging piles, the new Qin EV also supports charging with public 50kW DC fast charging piles, which only takes 1.5 hours to fully charge, and only 30 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%.
If you can install a charging pile at home or if there are fast charging piles along your frequent travel routes, daily use will be very convenient. Based on the official energy consumption performance of 12.9kWh per 100 kilometers, the electricity cost for 100 kilometers is as low as 6-7 yuan.
At high speeds, the weaknesses of the electric motor also become apparent, with not only higher energy consumption but also slightly insufficient power reserves. In daily city driving below 80km/h, power is basically on-demand, and acceleration overtaking is relatively brisk. However, when the speed exceeds 100km/h, the ability to accelerate again is significantly weaker, requiring a deeper press of the "accelerator" to complete the acceleration overtaking action.
