2025 BYD Song Plus EV Launch: Unchanged Starting Price with Enhanced Features
Starting Price and Trim Variants:
- The 2025 BYD Song Plus EV retains the starting price of RMB 149,800 ($20,980).
- The top-trim variant sees a 7.38% reduction in price.
- Offered in three variants:
- 520 km CLTC range: RMB 149,800 & RMB 159,800
- 605 km CLTC range: RMB 175,800
Updated Pricing Structure:
- Entry-level variants: Prices remain unchanged.
- Top-trim variant: Reduced by RMB 14,000.
Performance and Specifications:
- Core specifications: No changes from the previous model.
- Motor output:
- Entry-level variants: 150 kW / 310 Nm
- Top-trim variant: 160 kW / 330 Nm
- Battery capacity:
- 520 km range: 71.8 kWh
- 605 km range: 87.04 kWh
- 0-50 km/h acceleration: 4.0 seconds.
New Features:
- Wireless charging: For smartphones (up to 50 W).
- Steering wheel heating: Added for enhanced comfort.
Infotainment System:
- DiLink 100 cockpit system: With 5G connectivity across all variants.
Product Lineup:
- Song family: Best-selling BYD lineup.
- Dynasty series: Song L DM-i, Song L EV, Song Pro DM-i.
- Ocean series: Song Plus DM-i, Song Plus EV (only models named after a Chinese dynasty).
Latest Model:
- 2025 Song Plus DM-i: Launched on July 25, 2024, with a starting price of RMB 135,800 and featuring BYD’s DM 5.0 hybrid technology.
Sales Performance:
- January-July 2024: BYD sold 1,955,366 NEVs, a 28.83% increase YoY.
- Song family sales: 471,805 units, contributing 24.13% of BYD brand sales.
