BMW i3 vs BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
The BMW i3 leads on range (CLTC) and fast-charge peak. The BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) leads on cargo space.
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2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
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2026 EV 545KM · name as listed in Chinese
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Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3Qin L EV (秦L EV)BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+3 mi· 1%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+77 kW· 75%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.7 cu ft· 12%
- Power- best on this row+50 kW· 31%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 15%
- Torque- best on this row+52 lb-ft· 21%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
Range
6461Charging
3632Performance
71no dataPracticality
6268
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
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Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i3i3
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 3 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i3i3
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
- Ahead by
- 77 kW
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW i3 vs
BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) vs
- MINI Countryman ElectricBYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) scores 10 higher
- Score
- 46
- Price
- from $45,200
- Renault Master E-TechRenault Master E-Tech scores 1 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Shangjie H5 (尚界H5)Shangjie H5 (尚界H5) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- - No US price yet
- AITO M5 EV (问界M5EV)AITO M5 EV (问界M5EV) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- from CN¥239,800
Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 11 sources
Every source link (19)
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