BYD Qin Plus 2026 vs GAC Aion ES 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
BYD Qin Plus 2026 costs about 8,697 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| BYD Qin Plus 2026 | GAC Aion ES 2026 | |
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| Estimated 5-year total cost | 62,425 SAR (1,040 SAR per month) | 71,122 SAR (1,185 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 1,677 SAR | 749 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,398 SAR – 3,495 SAR | 1,798 SAR – 4,495 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 39,151 SAR (56%) | 49,673 SAR (55%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 79 | 53 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 69,900 SAR – 72,900 SAR | 89,900 SAR – 99,900 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 197 hp | 134 hp |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | 55.2 kWh |
| Electric range | — | 442 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Transmission | CVT | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 26.0 km/L | — |
| Tank capacity | 48 L | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,810 mm |
| Width | 1,837 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot capacity | 450 L | 450 L |
| Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,665 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 8 years / 160,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, BYD Qin Plus 2026 or GAC Aion ES 2026?
BYD Qin Plus 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 69,900 SAR versus 89,900 SAR for GAC Aion ES 2026 — a difference of about 20,000 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, GAC Aion ES 2026 costs roughly 749 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 1,677 SAR for BYD Qin Plus 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: BYD Qin Plus 2026 between 1,398 SAR and 3,495 SAR, and GAC Aion ES 2026 between 1,798 SAR and 4,495 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Qin Plus 2026 scores 79/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 53/100 for GAC Aion ES 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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