BYD Qin Plus DM-i Export Guide: Pricing, Range and Where It Sells

Aug 30, 20268 min readMotarox Global Trade Desk

The Qin Plus DM-i is the volume king of Chinese plug-in sedans, and for exporters it is the easiest NEV to move: proven platform, sub-USD 13,000 FOB entry, and a warranty story dealers can repeat. This guide covers the two 2026 trims we list - 128KM and 210KM 进取型 - with verified guide prices and the shipping realities buyers forget.

Real Stock, Real Prices (2026-08-30)

Trim	Guide price (CNY)	FOB ref (USD)	CNY ref
2026 DM-i 128KM 进取型	79,800	11,161	≈ 75,114
2026 DM-i 210KM 进取型	89,800	12,559	≈ 84,522

The 128KM vs 210KM Decision

The 128KM covers a city taxi shift on battery alone and is the fleet-operator pick where overnight charging exists. The 210KM adds a bigger battery for markets with patchy charging but longer daily routes. If your buyer has no charging plan, do not push the 210KM - the petrol-saving math still works, but the extra battery weight and cost buy nothing.

Where Chinese PHEVs Are Winning

Peru and Colombia: Chinese brands sit in the top-10 by volume; DM-i is the recognizable hybrid.
Brazil: hybrid incentives make a 210KM import competitive against local flex-fuel sedans.
UAE/Saudi: EV momentum and hot-climate battery management are tested on the DM-i platform.
ASEAN: Indonesia rewards NEV local content; Singapore/Jakarta fleets test DM-i for running costs.

Battery Shipping: The Non-Negotiable

Every DM-i ships as UN 3171 / IMDG Class 9: battery declaration, SOC cap, and correct stowage. Get this wrong and the container is delayed or rejected at destination. We include the NEV battery declaration in the export pack - ask for it by name when comparing suppliers.

Lead time: factory allocation for Qin Plus runs 30-40 days to Shanghai; plan your deposit and inspection windows around that, not around the freight quote.

What to Verify Before Payment

VIN / configuration record matching the trim you ordered (we verify against factory data).
Battery health and SOC documentation for the actual unit.
Warranty transfer terms in the destination market - some brands restrict cross-border warranty.
Destination charging standard: most LATAM/ME markets use Type 2/CCS2; confirm the unit port.

Quick Answers

What is the real-world advantage of DM-i over a petrol sedan?

The DM-i runs as an EV in city traffic and a hybrid on the highway; a 128KM battery covers most urban daily mileage. Fuel bills drop 40-60% versus a 1.5T petrol sedan in markets with expensive fuel.

Which markets give EVs or PHEVs duty relief?

Colombia, Brazil (hybrid programs), Indonesia (local-content incentives), Peru and Jordan tax NEVs lower than petrol in most bands. Verify the current schedule - these change.

How is a DM-i shipped with the battery fitted?

As dangerous goods: IMDG-compliant battery declaration, SOC limited to 30-50%, and ventilated stowage. We handle the paperwork; do not let a freight forwarder "simplify" it.