BYD Song

The BYD Song (, after the Song dynasty) is a series of compact crossover SUVs produced by BYD Auto since 2015.

The Song nameplate consists of several different models. It includes the original first-generation Song, later renamed to Song Classic and was sold until 2019. Another versions are the slightly larger Song Pro was introduced in 2019, followed by the more upmarket Song Plus in 2020, and another larger vehicle called the Song L since 2023. The Song nameplate is also adopted by the Song Max compact MPV. Since 2024, the Song Plus is exported overseas as the BYD Seal U and BYD Sealion 6.

Similar to other BYD models, the Song has been available in petrol, plug-in hybrid DM (Dual Mode) system, and pure EV powertrains. The petrol versions were discontinued in March 2022 as BYD ended ICE vehicle production. The Song is part of Dynasty series product line, although since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealerships.

The Song is BYD's best-selling vehicle, and one of the most popular SUV in China by ranking first in the SUV segment in 2022. In that year, the Song sold 478,811 units, surpassing the Tesla Model Y and Haval H6 in the market.

First generation (2015)
The original BYD Song debuted on the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015, and went on sale in October 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market. Prior to its introduction, the petrol-powered first-generation Song was planned to be marketed as the BYD S3, similar to the petrol powered F3 compact sedan and S6 mid-size crossover, which for its hybrid variants were renamed to the Qin and Tang using the Chinese dynasty naming system. However, BYD reversed course shortly before its launch, and S3 was named the Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions.

Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5-litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 154 hp and 240 Nm of torque and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine capable of producing 205 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0-litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox. Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song.

Later in 2018, a second facelift updating the BYD Song with the new "Dragon Face" design language.

Song DM
BYD introduced the Song DM (Dual Mode) plug-in hybrid in April 2017, following the F3DM compact car and F6DM prototype. The Song DM is nearly identical to the regular Song apart from the badging. Song DM is capable of utilizing both the HEV and EV modes with the 1.5-litre turbo engine and dual motors, delivering a range up to 80 km. The plug-in outputs up to 333 kW and a torque of 740 Nm in HEV mode and manages 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Fuel efficiency is 1.4 L/100 km.

Song EV300 and EV400
The Song EV300 and the Song EV400 are both electric versions of the Song based on the regular petrol-powered BYD Song, and both use 218 hp and 310 Nm electric motors. The Song EV300 has a NEDC range of 270 km and a 60 km/h range of 300 km running on a 48 kWh battery pack while the Song EV400 runs on 62 kWh ones. As for the exterior appearances, the EV300 is identical to the regular Song and Song DM, while the EV400 received redesigned bumpers.

2018 facelift
A facelift was launched in 2018 featuring the new BYD dragon face and connected tail lamps. Despite being marketed as a "brand new generation", the 2018 model shares the same body as the previous models.

Song Pro (2019)
The Song Pro was introduced in early 2019. Based on the BNA (BYD New Architecture) platform shared with the Qin Pro, the Song Pro is positioned in the Chinese A+-class SUV segment, equivalent to a space between the global C-segment and D-segment. Its front end design adopts the "Dragon Face 2.0", the second-generation BYD Dragon face design language.

The Song Pro was available in three different powertrains, namely the petrol-powered Song Pro (until early 2022), the fully electric Song Pro EV (until 2021) and the plug-in hybrid Song Pro DM.

The petrol version Song Pro is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 113 kW.

Song Pro EV
The Song Pro EV was released alongside the petrol and plug-in hybrid Song Pro in July 2019. The model is powered by a 71 kWh ternary lithium battery and has a combined power output of 135 kW. BYD claimed an NEDC electric range of 502 km. It was available until 2021 as a 2019 model year.

Song Pro DM
The plug-in hybrid version was powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine as the petrol version while producing 118 kW with a fuel consumption of 1.4 L/100 km.

2021 facelift
The Song Pro received a facelift and was updated with the DM-i powertrain from December 2021 for the 2022 model year. From 2022, the DM-i is the only remaining Song Pro model on sale. The Song Pro DM-i is powered by a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid engine connected with the EHS system producing 173 kW and 0-100 km/h acceleration is completed in 7.9 seconds. It is equipped with an E-CVT gearbox.

2023 facelift
In 2023, the Song Pro DM-i received another major facelift, updating the styling of both the front and rear end of the vehicle.

Song Plus (2020)
The BYD Song Plus was introduced in September 2020. Compared to the Song Pro, the Song Plus is slightly longer, wider and lower, and positioned as a more "upmarket" offering which slots below the BYD Tang. It is positioned in the Chinese B-class SUV segment, equivalent to the global D-segment. The vehicle was initially offered only with an internal combustion engine, with the plug-in hybrid (DM-i) and battery electric (EV) variants joined the lineup later in 2021. The petrol model was phased out in early 2022.

The Song Plus is equipped with a 12.8-inch rotatable central infotainment screen with the third-generation DiLink system, a karaoke function, and a full LCD instrument panel. The petrol version, marketed briefly between 2020 and 2021 uses the 1.5-litre BYD472ZQA I4 turbocharged petrol engine and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission producing power output of 136 kW.

Despite belonging to the Dynasty series, since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealership chain instead of Dynasty Network, in order to diversify the product offering of the newer Ocean Network.

Song Plus DM-i
The plug-in hybrid version of the Song Plus went on sale in March 2021 in China. The model received different front end styling compared to the petrol version and the EV version. For the pre-facelift model, the Song Plus DM-i was available in 51 KM and 110 KM variants with an NEDC electric range of 51 km and 100 km respectively. This hybrid system provides four major control modes (EV, HEV series, HEV parallel, and engine direct drive).

The claimed fuel consumption of the 51 KM variant is rated at 4.4 L/100km, the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 8.5 seconds, and the combined range is 1150 km. For the 110 KM variant, the fuel economy is 4.5 L/100km, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 7.9 seconds, with a combined range of 1200 km.

Song Plus EV
The battery electric variant of the Song Plus went on sale in April 2021 in China. The Song Plus EV received a different front end design with smaller grille opening. It is equipped with a 71.7 kWh LFP blade battery.

In China, the Song Plus EV was marketed through the e-Network dealerships, which was renamed to the Ocean Network later.

2023 facelift
The updated was launched in June 2023 for the Chinese market as the Song Plus Champion Edition. It is available in EV and DM-i variants. It features a restyled front end and rear end design with headlamp units similar to the BYD Seal. BYD also replaced the Song (宋) emblem with the standard BYD logo, aligning it with the vehicles from the Ocean series.

The EV version has a range of 605 km and a power output of 218 hp. The DM-i PHEV, features a 1.5-litre engine producing 110 hp and an electric motor producing 197 hp.

In 2023, BYD unveiled the BYD Seal U, the export version of the Song Plus EV Champion Edition. It debuted in Europe in September 2023 as part of the Seal family. In May 2024, the vehicle was introduced in Australia as the BYD Sealion 6.

Song Max (2017)


The Song Max is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2017. It was available as a petrol-powered model, until it was replaced by a DM-i plug-in hybrid version in 2022. A simplified, battery electric version of the Song Max is marketed as the second-generation BYD e6 for ride-hailing and taxi fleet use. Since 2024, an upgraded version of the e6 went on sale as the BYD M6 in some export markets.

Song L EV (2023)


The Song L EV is a larger and lower SUV in the mid-size crossover SUV segment (B-class in China) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2023. Available solely as a battery electric vehicle, the Song L is based on the e-Platform 3.0.

Song L DM-i (2024)
In June 2024, BYD announced that it will launch the Song L DM-i plug-in hybrid, with the DM-i 5.0 system first introduced with the Qin L and Seal 06. It will be an entirely different vehicle than the Song L EV, with minimal resemblance in styling and based on a different platform.