Quick answer: BYD opened orders in China for the Qin MAX EV and Qin MAX DM-i on August 13, 2026. The battery-electric Qin MAX EV starts at RMB 109,900, while the plug-in-hybrid Qin MAX DM-i starts at RMB 99,900. BYD lists up to 630 km of range for the EV and 320 km of CLTC electric range for the DM-i. These are China-market prices and manufacturer claims, not overseas offers or independent road-test results.
What changed on August 13, 2026
- BYD made both Qin MAX powertrains orderable on its China website.
- The Qin MAX EV arrived with second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging claims at a starting price of RMB 109,900.
- The Qin MAX DM-i was listed for order from RMB 99,900 with a BYD-listed 320 km CLTC electric range.
BYD lists the Qin MAX as one body style with two powertrains. The EV listing emphasizes the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging; the DM-i listing emphasizes electric range, charge-depleted fuel use and combined range. BYD’s official product records show creation and synchronization timestamps of 20:13:30 on August 13, but the API does not label a timezone.
Featured image credit: The pink Qin MAX EV in BYD’s official China product campaign. Image: BYD. View the official source page.
What are the BYD Qin MAX EV and DM-i prices?
The Qin MAX DM-i is the less expensive entry point at RMB 99,900, while the Qin MAX EV begins at RMB 109,900. The official BYD sources reviewed on August 14 do not announce either version for the United States or another overseas market, so these figures should not be treated as export prices.
| Version | Powertrain | Official China price | BYD-listed headline figures | Evidence boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qin MAX EV | Battery electric | RMB 109,900-143,900 | Up to 630 km; second-generation Blade Battery; flash charging | BYD product claims. The 630 km figure is not standard on every trim. |
| Qin MAX DM-i | Plug-in hybrid | RMB 99,900-129,900 | 320 km CLTC electric range; 2.59 L/100 km charge-depleted fuel use; 2,370 km combined range | BYD and CLTC-condition figures, not independent real-world results. |
The order pages also list time-limited China purchase benefits for invoices completed by September 30, 2026. Those benefits depend on eligibility and local dealer terms. They are not part of the permanent vehicle price and are not included in the table above.
What does BYD’s Qin MAX EV flash-charging claim mean?
BYD advertises the Qin MAX EV with the same “five minutes to charge well, nine minutes to charge full” language used for its 2026 flash-charging system. BYD’s March technology announcement defines those phrases as 10% to 70% state of charge in five minutes and 10% to 97% in nine minutes. At minus 30 degrees Celsius, BYD says charging from 20% to 97% takes three minutes longer than at normal temperature.
Those figures are manufacturer test claims, not a promise that every public charger will reproduce them. Actual time depends on battery temperature, starting charge, charger capability, site power and the vehicle’s charging curve. BYDToday’s BYD flash-charging guide explains the infrastructure and voltage context behind the headline times.
How do the Qin MAX EV and Qin MAX DM-i ranges differ?
BYD lists up to 630 km of pure-electric range for the Qin MAX EV, and the official product artwork says that figure is not fitted to every version. BYD lists 320 km of CLTC electric range for the Qin MAX DM-i, followed by a 2,370 km combined range when the battery and fuel tank are both full.
The two numbers do not describe the same test. The EV’s 630 km figure is a battery-only range claim, while the DM-i’s 2,370 km combines electricity and gasoline. The DM-i page also lists 2.59 L/100 km in charge-depleted operation. None of these figures establishes what a buyer will achieve in traffic, winter weather or highway driving.
Is the second-generation Blade Battery used in both versions?
BYD explicitly promotes the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging on the Qin MAX EV product record. The Qin MAX DM-i record instead highlights 320 km CLTC electric range, 2.59 L/100 km charge-depleted fuel use and 2,370 km combined range. BYDToday is not extending the EV battery claim to the DM-i without a matching configuration document.
For the wider technology family, see the BYD battery and DM-i technology owner. The Qin MAX has a distinct model-and-ordering intent, so it does not replace that technical reference or the broader 2026 BYD buying guide.
What is confirmed and what remains unknown?
BYD’s official pages confirm the China price bands, ordering status and headline product claims. They do not yet answer several questions an overseas buyer would need before comparing the Qin MAX with a locally sold sedan.
| Confirmed by first-party evidence | Not established by the product pages |
|---|---|
| Both versions became orderable in China on August 13. | An export launch, overseas price or U.S. availability. |
| Official price bands for the EV and DM-i. | Independent real-world range, fuel-use or charging tests. |
| BYD’s listed range, fuel-use and charging claims. | Final delivery volume, waiting time or market demand. |
| The EV product record names second-generation Blade Battery technology. | A complete English trim-by-trim specification sheet. |
Why does the Qin MAX listing matter outside China?
The Qin MAX EV listing pairs BYD’s newest battery and charging claims with an RMB 109,900 starting price. It does not establish sales volume, real-world charging performance or overseas availability.
The Qin MAX DM-i starts RMB 10,000 below the EV and retains a gasoline engine alongside plug-in capability. That is a different product proposition, but the official records do not establish buyer demand. Whether either version reaches another market will depend on homologation, local product planning, taxes and dealer strategy. BYD’s global expansion owner tracks confirmed overseas sales and factories without treating a China order listing as an export announcement.
Scope note: This article covers the mainland-China order listing. RMB prices are official China listed price bands. Range, charging and fuel-use figures are attributed to BYD and the stated test conditions. BYDToday has not converted them into an overseas offer or an independent performance result.
Frequently asked questions about the BYD Qin MAX
How much does the BYD Qin MAX EV cost in China?
The BYD Qin MAX EV costs RMB 109,900 to RMB 143,900 in China as of August 13, 2026. The official BYD sources reviewed on August 14, 2026, contain no U.S. price or U.S. launch announcement.
How much does the BYD Qin MAX DM-i cost?
The BYD Qin MAX DM-i costs RMB 99,900 to RMB 129,900 in China. The DM-i is a plug-in hybrid and starts below the battery-electric Qin MAX EV.
What is the BYD Qin MAX EV range?
BYD lists up to 630 km of pure-electric range for the Qin MAX EV, and its official artwork says the figure is not standard on every trim. The product listing does not constitute an independent road test.
What is the BYD Qin MAX DM-i electric range?
BYD lists 320 km of CLTC electric range for the Qin MAX DM-i. BYD also claims 2,370 km of combined range with a full battery and fuel tank.
How fast can the BYD Qin MAX EV charge?
BYD applies its five-minute and nine-minute flash-charging claims to the Qin MAX EV. BYD defines those tests as 10% to 70% in five minutes and 10% to 97% in nine minutes under its stated conditions; public charging results can differ.
Is the BYD Qin MAX available outside China?
No overseas Qin MAX launch was confirmed in the official sources checked on August 14, 2026. The China prices and specifications should not be treated as an export-market offer.
Sources reviewed
- BYD Qin MAX EV official China model page.
- BYD Qin MAX EV official product and ordering record.
- BYD Qin MAX DM-i official China model page.
- BYD Qin MAX DM-i official product and ordering record.
- BYD March 2026 second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging announcement.
Last updated: August 14, 2026. BYDToday Editorial reviewed the official BYD model pages, machine-readable order records and charging-technology announcement. No independent road test or overseas launch notice was used.
