The electric sedan BYD Qin L is increasingly catching the eye of those considering Chinese cars above mass-market models like the Destroyer 05. But should you expect something special from it? Carscoops tested the car in Malaysia and concluded: it's good at many things but rarely tries to be the best at anything, reports infohub.kz.

Not to be confused with other BYD Seal models. In many export markets, this electric sedan is sold as the BYD Seal 6 EV, while in China it's known as the Qin L EV. In short, it's not the Seal positioned higher in class.

At 4.72 meters long with a 2.82-meter wheelbase, the model offers a spacious interior and a 460-liter trunk. There's also an additional 65-liter front compartment — enough for even a small suitcase.

Comfortable, but not sporty. The tested Premium version has a 218 hp electric motor with 330 Nm of torque. Rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. A 56.64 kWh battery provides up to 485 km of range on the NEDC cycle.

That's enough for daily driving, but don't expect sports EV character from the Qin L. Steering is light, feedback is limited, and budget tires don't fully exploit the rear-wheel-drive advantages. The suspension was adapted for Malaysian roads: it's composed, but can feel firm over large bumps.

Equipment without a sense of cost-cutting. The sedan left reviewers with a good impression in terms of materials and build quality. There are no noticeable rattles in the cabin, soft materials are used, and the equipment list includes power-adjustable driver's seat with ventilation, a panoramic roof, wireless charging, and an eight-speaker audio system.

Multimedia is handled by a 12.8-inch screen, alongside an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. There's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a suite of assistants including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automatic braking.

According to the reviewers, the Qin L's main strength is its balance. The electric sedan doesn't try to impress with record acceleration or sporty handling, but offers a spacious interior, decent equipment, and quite respectable dynamics. That approach may appeal to buyers who need a larger, more modern car for daily driving.

In Malaysia, the tested Seal 6 starts at around 100,000 ringgit (≈11 million tenge) for the base Dynamic version. In Kazakhstan, only the hybrid Seal 6 DM-i is officially sold — from 13 million tenge. The BYD Qin L DM-i is actively imported by 'gray' dealers. Price — from 9.8 to 11 million tenge, depending on configuration and year.

Earlier, Kursiv Auto reported that BYD is preparing an enlarged Seagull with lidar.