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Entity Snapshot
The BYD Qin Max DM-i is a sedan PHEV from BYD, listed from $13,880 ex-factory. CLTC range is 320 km. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 320 km / N/A |
| Drive power | N/A |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $13,880 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | N/A |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4866 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.68 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $13,880 |
| Standard import duty | $1,388 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $2,901 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $24,769 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Qin Max DM-i (this model) | N/A | 2820 mm | N/A | $13,880 |
| Bestune Yueyi 08 | 59.04 kWh | 2900 mm | 800V 6C | $13,880 |
| Roewe M7 | 19.7 kWh | 2820 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $13,770 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Range (CLTC) | 320 km |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Length | 4866 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
BYD Qin Max DM-i (starting at $13,880) is a Sedan from BYD.
- Range: 320.0 km (CLTC)
Overview
BYD’s BYD Qin Max DM-i is a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric sedan. As a budget sedan plug-in hybrid electric, it starts at $13,880 ex-factory. For this sedan plug-in hybrid electric, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty, while the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +35.1% over base (about $18,754 landed). Key figures are a MacPherson strut front / Torsion beam rear suspension layout and LFP (Blade) cells. The sedan plug-in hybrid electric profile suits importers serving the sedan segment watching import duty exposure.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $24,768 | +78.5% |
| France | EU | $24,821 | +78.8% |
| Netherlands | EU | $24,974 | +79.9% |
| Sweden | EU | $25,255 | +82.0% |
| Denmark | EU | $28,685 | +106.7% |
| Spain | EU | $24,684 | +77.8% |
| Italy | EU | $24,976 | +79.9% |
| Belgium | EU | $24,724 | +78.1% |
| Austria | EU | $24,621 | +77.4% |
| Portugal | EU | $25,079 | +80.7% |
| Ireland | EU | $25,079 | +80.7% |
| Poland | EU | $24,934 | +79.6% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $24,571 | +77.0% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $24,600 | +77.2% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $21,654 | +56.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $19,752 | +42.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $21,210 | +52.8% |
| Israel | Middle East | $22,374 | +61.2% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $18,754 | +35.1% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $27,568 | +98.6% |
| Australia | Oceania | $21,118 | +52.1% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $21,335 | +53.7% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $19,501 | +40.5% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $20,681 | +49.0% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $27,810 | +100.4% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $23,015 | +65.8% |
| Mexico | North America | $31,201 | +124.8% |
| Canada | North America | $22,503 | +62.1% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $28,493 | +105.3% |
| South Africa | Africa | $26,182 | +88.6% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $13,880 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,388 |
| VAT (19%) | $2,900 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $24,768 |
Premium over base price: +78.5%
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