第一财经网·2025-10-23 23:37Core Insights - BYD launched three new models on October 23, including the 2026 Qin L DM-i with a starting price of 92,800 yuan after subsidies, and the 2026 Song L DM-i/Song Pro DM-i priced between 99,800 to 156,800 yuan after subsidies [1] - The new models feature the fifth-generation DM hybrid system with improved fuel efficiency, such as the Qin L DM-i achieving a fuel consumption of only 2.79 liters per 100 kilometers in electric mode, and a comprehensive range of 2,148 kilometers [1] - Existing owners of the Qin L DM-i can reduce fuel consumption through OTA updates, lowering the previous model's fuel consumption from 2.9 liters to 2.6 liters per 100 kilometers, resulting in savings of approximately 40 yuan per full tank based on current fuel prices [1] Fuel Efficiency Technology - BYD's fuel consumption reduction is achieved through a combination of software and hardware, utilizing an intelligent electronic control system that dynamically adjusts algorithms based on cloud data and AI learning [2] - The system enhances the collaboration efficiency between the engine and electric motor by predicting vehicle operation modes based on road conditions and adjusting recovery strength according to driving habits [2] - BYD's senior vice president emphasized that the integration of electric and intelligent driving technologies marks the beginning of a new phase in automotive development, aiming to achieve fuel consumption in the 2-liter range for plug-in hybrids [2] Market Context - The fuel consumption claims of the 2025 Qin L DM-i, initially set at 2.9 liters per 100 kilometers, have sparked industry debate, especially when compared to traditional fuel-efficient vehicles from brands like Toyota and Honda, which average around 4 liters [3] - Competing plug-in hybrid models, such as the Geely Galaxy A7 and Changan Qiyuan Q07, have also reported fuel consumption figures of approximately 2.67 liters and 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers, respectively [3]