BYD reveals new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging aimed at young buyers

The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD said after previewing the new EV for the first time.

BYD prepares to launch Qin Max EV with Flash Charging

The new “Max” model will join BYD’s popular Qin lineup as a bigger sibling to the Qin L, a Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan.

Lu Tian, the general manager of BYD’s Ocean series, previewed the new Qin Max for the first time on Sunday on its Weibo page.

According to Tian, BYD “created a completely different B-segment fast-charging sedan for young people” with the Qin Max. The new model is the “super-sized ” version of the Qin family, positioned above the Qin L.

The new flagship sedan comes as anticipation for the larger Qin sedan with Flash Charging has been building on Chinese social media.

BYD has yet to reveal specifics, but vehicles equipped with its new Blade Batteries 2.0 and Flash Charging system can fully recharge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes. Going from 10% to 70% takes just 5 minutes.

Earlier this year, the Qin Max was among the new energy vehicles (NEVs) approved for sale by China’s MIIT, with a few details revealed.

The filing revealed that the Qin Max measures 4,866 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,790 mm.

To give you a better idea, a Tesla Model 3 is 4,720 mm long, 1,933 mm wide, and 1,442 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,875 mm.

It will be available in pure electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The Qin Max EV is equipped with an electric motor with two power outputs: 160 hp (120 kW) or 321 hp (240 kW).

According to CarNewsChina, it will be offered with 52.868 kWh and 64.315 kWh BYD Blade Batteries, delivering CLTC ranges of 330 miles (530 km) and 391 miles (630 km), respectively.

After launching the Qin L EV last year, starting at just 119,800 yuan ($17,500), BYD said it sold over 10,000 units in its first week. The slightly larger Max model with Flash Charging is already generating hype in China. We should learn more soon. Check back for more details.