BYD Song Plus

BYD Song Plus
2023 BYD Song Plus DM-i
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Model codeSA3[1]
Also called
  • BYD Seal U (Europe)
  • BYD Sealion 6[1]
Production2020–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid (DM-i)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,765 mm (108.9 in)
Length4,705–4,785 mm (185.2–188.4 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) (petrol)
  • 1,700–2,100 kg (3,748–4,630 lb) (DM-i)
  • 2,295–2,425 kg (5,060–5,346 lb) (EV)

The BYD Song Plus (Chinese: 比亚迪宋PLUS) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2020. It is part of the Song (宋) line-up of SUVs from BYD named after the Song dynasty.

Initially available solely as an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, in 2021 BYD introduced the plug-in hybrid Song Plus DM-i and the battery electric Song Plus EV. The petrol model was phased out in 2022 after BYD ended production of ICE vehicles.

Originally part of the 'Dynasty series' line-up, the Song Plus in China has been sold through the Ocean Network dealership chain since 2022 to diversify the offerings of the newly established network.[5][6] The Dynasty Network counterpart of the Song Plus, the Song L DM-i, was introduced in 2024. As of 2023, the Song Plus is the best-selling BYD SUV in China. Global cumulative sales (excluding the ICE-powered variant) surpassed 1,000,000 units by July 2024.[7]

In 2023, BYD introduced the Song Plus EV as the BYD Seal U in Europe. The plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i was introduced later in 2024. In mid-2024, the plug-in hybrid model was introduced in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand as the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i.[8][9]

  1. ^ a b Misoyannis, Alex (2024-05-03). "BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV to be renamed Sealion 6 in Australia". Drive. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  2. ^ "BYD's Song PLUS series to hit 100,000 units of outputs on September 27". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  3. ^ Chen, Dong Yi (2024-06-28). "BYD first batch mass-produced vehicles rolled off assembly line in Uzbekistan factory". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  4. ^ Kang, Lei (2024-07-04). "BYD Thailand plant opens as its 8 millionth NEV rolls off line". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  5. ^ "为什么宋PLUS不属于王朝系列？宋PLUS为什么属于海洋网-无敌电动" [Why is Song PLUS not part of the Dynasty series? Why does Song PLUS belong to Ocean Network?]. www.modiauto.com.cn. 2022-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  6. ^ "Why is the BYD Song PLUS car series merged into Ocean series?". Dongchedi. 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Sanchez, Jet (2024-05-17). "BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV arrives in New Zealand". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  9. ^ Andres, Anton (2024-07-27). "The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has made its local debut, yours for P1,548,000". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved 2024-07-27.