BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) vs Peugeot E-408
The Peugeot E-408 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 EV 545KM · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
56/100#239 of 421 · Everyday
Liftback
Electric 210 (58 kWh)
No US price yet
58/100#231 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Qin L EV (秦L EV)BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)E-408Peugeot E-408
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+17 kW· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.4 cu ft· 2%
- Power- best on this row+3 kW· 2%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6 kWh/100 mi faster· 24%
- Top speed- best on this row+13 mph· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) | Peugeot E-408 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)Peugeot E-408
Range
61- Different test cycles - not compared.66Charging
3229Performance
no data58Practicality
6869
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
- CLTC
- Peugeot E-408
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Peugeot E-408E-408
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Peugeot E-408
- BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)
- Peugeot E-408
- Ahead by
- 17 kW
Where next
- BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Peugeot E-408Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Qin L EV (秦L EV) vs
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- Score
- 46
- Price
- from $66,995
- 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
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 15, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (29)
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