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BYD Qin L EV debuts in China as Tesla Model 3 rival at half the price
BYD has launched its new Qin L EV sedan in China, targeting young drivers with an exciting price tag and some advanced technology. Starting at the equivalent of €14,900, this electric car is part of BYD's Dynasty series, comes in three versions, and offers a driving range of up to 545 km.
Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 Evo, the Qin L EV measures 4,720 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm - the same length as Tesla Model 3. Its turning radius of 5.4 m makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Buyers can choose from four exterior colors: gray, white, green, and beige.
One of the key features of the Qin L EV is its advanced driving assistance system, called "God's Eye C" (DiPilot 100). This system uses 12 cameras, five mmWave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars to provide features like high-speed autopilot, smart parking, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring. BYD plans to add more features, such as memory navigation, through over-the-air (OTA) updates. A sentry mode is also included for added security.
The Qin L EV offers only two motor options: a 110-kilowatt (148 horsepower) motor with 220 Nm of torque, and a 160-kilowatt (215 horsepower) motor with 330 Nm of torque. These motors are paired with either a 46.08 kWh or 56.64 kWh Blade LFP battery pack. BYD says the car consumes 10.8 kWh per 100 km at 25 degrees Celsius. Charging from 30% to 80% takes just 24 minutes.
Inside, the Qin L EV features BYD's DiLink 100 smart cockpit system. This includes an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, and a multi-function steering wheel. The system also uses DeepSeek's AI for voice commands. The top-end version has a 12-inch head-up display, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, and a built-in refrigerator.
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BYD has launched its new Qin L EV sedan in China, targeting young drivers with an exciting price tag and some advanced technology. Starting at the equivalent of €14,900, this electric car is part of BYD's Dynasty series, comes in three versions, and offers a driving range of up to 545 km.
Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 Evo, the Qin L EV measures 4,720 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm - the same length as Tesla Model 3. Its turning radius of 5.4 m makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Buyers can choose from four exterior colors: gray, white, green, and beige.
One of the key features of the Qin L EV is its advanced driving assistance system, called "God's Eye C" (DiPilot 100). This system uses 12 cameras, five mmWave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars to provide features like high-speed autopilot, smart parking, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring. BYD plans to add more features, such as memory navigation, through over-the-air (OTA) updates. A sentry mode is also included for added security.
The Qin L EV offers only two motor options: a 110-kilowatt (148 horsepower) motor with 220 Nm of torque, and a 160-kilowatt (215 horsepower) motor with 330 Nm of torque. These motors are paired with either a 46.08 kWh or 56.64 kWh Blade LFP battery pack. BYD says the car consumes 10.8 kWh per 100 km at 25 degrees Celsius. Charging from 30% to 80% takes just 24 minutes.
Inside, the Qin L EV features BYD's DiLink 100 smart cockpit system. This includes an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, and a multi-function steering wheel. The system also uses DeepSeek's AI for voice commands. The top-end version has a 12-inch head-up display, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, and a built-in refrigerator.
BYD Qin L EV debuts in China as Tesla Model 3 rival at half the price
The BYD Qin L EV offers a compelling mix of affordability and cutting-edge technology.
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BYD Shark 6 (2025) Price & Specs
The BYD Shark 6 has finally arrived in South Africa. Here’s what this 321 kW plug-in hybrid bakkie – launching as Mzansi’s most powerful double cab – will cost you…
The BYD Shark 6 has officially launched in South Africa, arriving not only as Mzansi’s very first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) bakkie but also the local market’s most powerful and fastest-accelerating double cab.
So, what does the Chinese new-energy vehicle automaker’s potent pick-up cost in SA? Well, according to our information, the BYD Shark is priced at R959 900, with just a single “Premium” derivative on the menu (for now, at least).
That means the Shark 6 undercuts models such as the Volkswagen Amarok 2.0BiTDI Style 4Motion (R966 500), Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Wildtrak 4×4 (R983 000), Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 4×4 GR-Sport (R999 000) and GWM P500 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4×4 (R999 900), not to mention the 20 double-cab bakkie derivatives priced on the far side of R1-million.
None, of course, is as powerful (on paper, at least) as the Shark 6. Thanks to a peak system figure as high as 321 kW, this new double-cab contender grabs the title of South Africa’s most powerful bakkie from the 292 kW Ford Ranger Raptor.
The powertrain comprises a turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine combined with a plug-in hybrid system featuring a 29.6 kWh battery pack and an electric motor on each axle. Peak system outputs stand at 321 kW and 650 Nm (170 kW and 310 Nm up front, and 150 kW and 340 Nm at the rear), while 3 terrain modes are on offer, along with a so-called “virtual” differential lock.
For the most part, the petrol engine acts as a generator (to top up the battery) and is only capable of directly driving the front wheels at speeds higher than 70 kph. BYD claims the Shark can complete the 0-100 kph sprint in just 5.7 seconds, before topping out at 160 kph. Again, that’s the quickest claimed sprint time of any bakkie on the local market (though the imminent fully electric Riddara RD6 looks poised to steal that title with a time of only 4.5 seconds).
According to the Chinese firm, the lithium-iron phosphate battery pack offers an all-electric WLTP range of up to 85 km (down from the NEDC figure of 100 km), which pushes the combined range to a claimed 760 km. BYD says the battery’s state of charge will move from 30 to 80% in approximately 20 minutes when using a 55 kW DC fast charger.
The Shark 6 employs a ladder-frame chassis and is the Chinese brand’s very first attempt at a bakkie. It features independent suspension at each corner (rather than traditional leaf springs at the rear), while the battery pack is neatly integrated into the platform.
How much does the BYD Shark 6 cost in South Africa?
BYD Shark 6 Premium – R959 900
The price above likely includes BYD Auto SA’s 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a maintenance plan with the same parameters.
The BYD Shark 6 has finally arrived in South Africa. Here’s what this 321 kW plug-in hybrid bakkie – launching as Mzansi’s most powerful double cab – will cost you…
The BYD Shark 6 has officially launched in South Africa, arriving not only as Mzansi’s very first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) bakkie but also the local market’s most powerful and fastest-accelerating double cab.
So, what does the Chinese new-energy vehicle automaker’s potent pick-up cost in SA? Well, according to our information, the BYD Shark is priced at R959 900, with just a single “Premium” derivative on the menu (for now, at least).
That means the Shark 6 undercuts models such as the Volkswagen Amarok 2.0BiTDI Style 4Motion (R966 500), Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Wildtrak 4×4 (R983 000), Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 4×4 GR-Sport (R999 000) and GWM P500 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4×4 (R999 900), not to mention the 20 double-cab bakkie derivatives priced on the far side of R1-million.
None, of course, is as powerful (on paper, at least) as the Shark 6. Thanks to a peak system figure as high as 321 kW, this new double-cab contender grabs the title of South Africa’s most powerful bakkie from the 292 kW Ford Ranger Raptor.
The powertrain comprises a turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine combined with a plug-in hybrid system featuring a 29.6 kWh battery pack and an electric motor on each axle. Peak system outputs stand at 321 kW and 650 Nm (170 kW and 310 Nm up front, and 150 kW and 340 Nm at the rear), while 3 terrain modes are on offer, along with a so-called “virtual” differential lock.
For the most part, the petrol engine acts as a generator (to top up the battery) and is only capable of directly driving the front wheels at speeds higher than 70 kph. BYD claims the Shark can complete the 0-100 kph sprint in just 5.7 seconds, before topping out at 160 kph. Again, that’s the quickest claimed sprint time of any bakkie on the local market (though the imminent fully electric Riddara RD6 looks poised to steal that title with a time of only 4.5 seconds).
According to the Chinese firm, the lithium-iron phosphate battery pack offers an all-electric WLTP range of up to 85 km (down from the NEDC figure of 100 km), which pushes the combined range to a claimed 760 km. BYD says the battery’s state of charge will move from 30 to 80% in approximately 20 minutes when using a 55 kW DC fast charger.
The Shark 6 employs a ladder-frame chassis and is the Chinese brand’s very first attempt at a bakkie. It features independent suspension at each corner (rather than traditional leaf springs at the rear), while the battery pack is neatly integrated into the platform.
How much does the BYD Shark 6 cost in South Africa?
BYD Shark 6 Premium – R959 900
The price above likely includes BYD Auto SA’s 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a maintenance plan with the same parameters.
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Scared of parallel parking? Watch BYD's 'Crab-Walk Mode' solve your problem
Often the butt of cruel jokes towards those that can’t, parallel parking can send some people into a cold sweat.
I’ve heard of people that have failed their K53 drivers test simply because they couldn’t get it right.
I’ve even driven with people who will drive around the block in an attempt to find alternative parking rather than having to squeeze in between two vehicles.
There’s something about the combination of tight spaces, precise maneuvering and the possibility of colliding with other cars or curbs that sends people into a tizz.
My father was a parallel parking master and he took great pride in showing us kids how and when to turn in one smooth movement.
I eventually mastered it and it gave me great satisfaction to do it in a fairly big, for the 80s at least, Peugeot station wagon.
Making it easier
Nowadays many new cars have a host of aids to make things easier.
There’s Park Distance Control, front and rear cameras, bird’s eye view cameras and advanced parking assist systems that guide you into a space where you only have to control the throttle gears and brake.
They can sometimes be a bit of a hit-and-miss affair but Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD has taken it to a whole new level with their Denza Z9 GT EV.
It’s called Crab-Walk Mode and uses an array of features that shrinks its turning radius significantly.
Often the butt of cruel jokes towards those that can’t, parallel parking can send some people into a cold sweat.
I’ve heard of people that have failed their K53 drivers test simply because they couldn’t get it right.
I’ve even driven with people who will drive around the block in an attempt to find alternative parking rather than having to squeeze in between two vehicles.
There’s something about the combination of tight spaces, precise maneuvering and the possibility of colliding with other cars or curbs that sends people into a tizz.
My father was a parallel parking master and he took great pride in showing us kids how and when to turn in one smooth movement.
I eventually mastered it and it gave me great satisfaction to do it in a fairly big, for the 80s at least, Peugeot station wagon.
Making it easier
Nowadays many new cars have a host of aids to make things easier.
There’s Park Distance Control, front and rear cameras, bird’s eye view cameras and advanced parking assist systems that guide you into a space where you only have to control the throttle gears and brake.
They can sometimes be a bit of a hit-and-miss affair but Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD has taken it to a whole new level with their Denza Z9 GT EV.
It’s called Crab-Walk Mode and uses an array of features that shrinks its turning radius significantly.
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7 Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA
Like your bakkies with an extra dose of brawn? Let’s take a look at the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently available in the South African market…
Double-cab bakkie buyers in South Africa are spoilt for choice, and if power and torque figures get you revved up and excited, this bakkie list is for you. Here are the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently on offer in South Africa…
Pricing is accurate as of March 2025.
Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA
1. BYD Shark 6 – 321 kW
2. Ford Ranger Raptor – 292 kW
3. GWM P500 2.0T HEV double cab Ultra Luxury 4×4 – 255 kW
4. Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster – 210 kW
5. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon – 209 kW
6. Ford Ranger Platinum and Wildtrak – 184 kW
7. Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 – 184 kW
Like your bakkies with an extra dose of brawn? Let’s take a look at the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently available in the South African market…
Double-cab bakkie buyers in South Africa are spoilt for choice, and if power and torque figures get you revved up and excited, this bakkie list is for you. Here are the most powerful double-cab bakkies currently on offer in South Africa…
Pricing is accurate as of March 2025.
Most Powerful Double-Cab Bakkies in SA
1. BYD Shark 6 – 321 kW
2. Ford Ranger Raptor – 292 kW
3. GWM P500 2.0T HEV double cab Ultra Luxury 4×4 – 255 kW
4. Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster – 210 kW
5. Jeep Gladiator 3.6 Rubicon – 209 kW
6. Ford Ranger Platinum and Wildtrak – 184 kW
7. Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 – 184 kW
Think we're going to start seeing a lot of these on the road in the next few months.
No news on the Sealion?
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I think we will yes.
The Sealion is already confirmed for SA, a few units are in SA so wont be too long I reckon.
BYD is tackling the SA market head on, I'm impressed.
Dealer network seems extremely sparse though, that's concerning.
Unless they plan on being aggressive on that front too.
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Saw a BYD at a local mall last week. First I've seen in the country probably passed some without notice. These Chinese cars have become so generic. Tesla is a bit more distinct. Also no less cookie cutter however.
