| BYD Song Plus | |
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| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Model code | SA3[1] |
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| Production | September 2020 – present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (DM-i) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm (108.9 in) |
| Length | 4,705–4,785 mm (185.2–188.4 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
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| Successor | BYD Sealion 06 (China)[5] |
TheBYD Song Plus (Chinese:比亚迪宋PLUS) is acompact crossover SUV manufactured byBYD Auto since 2020. It is part of theBYD Song series of SUVs that are named after theSong dynasty. Initially available solely as aninternal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litreturbochargedpetrol engine, in 2021 BYD introduced theplug-in hybrid Song Plus DM-i and thebattery 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 has been sold inChina through the Ocean Network dealership chain since 2022 to diversify the offerings of the newly established Ocean Series.[6][7] The Dynasty Series counterpart of the Song Plus, theSong L DM-i, was introduced in 2024.
In 2023, BYD introduced the Song Plus EV as theBYD Seal U inEurope. The plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i was introduced later in 2024. In mid-2024, the plug-in hybrid model was introduced inAustralia,New Zealand, thePhilippines andThailand as theBYD Sealion 6 DM-i.[8][9]
As of 2024[update], the Song Plus is the best-selling BYD SUV in China. Global cumulative production of the model (excluding the ICE-powered variant) surpassed 1 million units by July 2024.[10]
The Song Plus was introduced in September 2020, as a larger and more "upmarket" alternative to the BYD Song Pro, but positioned below theBYD Tang.[11][12] It occupies the Chinese B-class SUV segment, equivalent to the globalD-segment.[13] The vehicle was initially offered only with aninternal combustion engine, with the plug-in hybrid (DM-i) and battery electric (EV) variants joining the lineup later in 2021.[14] The petrol model was phased out in early 2022. Initial versions of the Song Plus is equipped with a 12.8-inch rotatable central infotainment screen with the third-generationDiLink system, akaraoke function, and a full LCD instrument panel.
The petrol version, marketed briefly between 2020 and 2021 uses the 1.5-litreBYD472ZQAI4turbocharged petrol engine and a 7-speed wetdual-clutch transmission producing power output of 136 kW (182 hp; 185 PS).[15]
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 anNEDC electric range of 51 km (32 mi) and 100 km (62 mi) respectively. This hybrid system provides four major control modes (EV,HEV series,HEV parallel, and engine direct drive).[16]
The claimed fuel consumption of the 51 km variant is rated at 4.4 L/100 km (22.7 km/l; 53.5 mpg‑US), the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time is 8.5 seconds, and the combined range is 1,150 km (715 mi). For the 110 km variant, the fuel economy is 4.5 L/100 km (22.2 km/l; 52.3 mpg‑US), and the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time is 7.9 seconds, with a combined range of 1,200 km (746 mi).[16]
The battery electric variant of the Song Plus went on sale in April 2021 in China.[17] The Song Plus EV received a different front end design with smaller grille opening.[18] It is equipped with a 71.7 kWhLFPblade battery. In China, the Song Plus EV was marketed through the e-Network dealerships,[19] which was renamed to the Ocean Network later.
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The updated Song Plus was launched in June 2023 for the Chinese market, initially as the Song Plus Champion Edition. It is available in DM-i and EV variants. It features a restyled front end and rear end design with headlamp units similar to theBYD Seal. BYD also replaced the Song (宋) emblem with the standard BYD logo, aligning it with the vehicles from the Ocean series.[20]
The EV version has a range of 605 km (376 mi) and a power output of 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS). The DM-i PHEV, features a 1.5-litre engine producing 110 hp (82 kW; 110 PS) and an electric motor producing 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS).
In 2023, BYD unveiled theBYD 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.[21] In May 2024, the vehicle was introduced in Australia and other markets as theBYD Sealion 6.
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The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in the Philippines on 25 July 2024, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant.[22]
The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Singapore on 18 July 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant.[23]
The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Thailand on 8 August 2024, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in two trim levels: Dynamic and Premium, both powered by a 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine and front-wheel drive.[24]
The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Vietnam on 18 April 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country, alongside theSealion 8. It is available in two trim levels: Dynamic and Premium, both powered by a 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine and front-wheel drive.[25]
The vehicle went on sale Australia and New Zealand as the Sealion 6 in May 2024 as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. The model was on sale after a last-minute change from the proposed name Seal U.[26][1] Two variants are available, named Dynamic and Premium, both are plug-in hybrid DM-i models. The Premium trim is powered by a more powerful 1.5-litre DM-iturbocharged petrol engine and equipped withdual-motor all-wheel drive.[27] The entry-level Essential variant was introduced in January 2025.[28] The base Dynamic model was discontinued after its price was reduced in January 2025. For the 2025 model year, BYD listed only the feature-reduced Essential and the unchanged Premium variants in its lineup.[29] The Dynamic model was reintroduced in August 2025 with Standard Range (18.3 kWh) and Extended Range (26.6 kWh) variants.[30] The Premium model was made available with Extended Range (26.6 kWh) variant in September 2025.[31]
The Song Plus is sold as the BYD Seal U in Europe, aligning its name with the Seal sedan with an additional "U" moniker representing "utility". The EV model went on sale in February 2024, after its initial introduction in September 2023.[32] Two variants are available, which are Comfort, which offers a 71.8 kWh battery, and the Design, which is specified with an 87 kWh battery.[33] The battery electric Seal U is not available in right-hand drive markets such as the UK and Ireland.[34]
The plug-in hybrid model was introduced in May 2024 as the Seal U DM-i as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the region.[35] It went on sale in some European countries, including right-hand drive markets such as the UK, since June 2024.[36]
The Song Plus DM-i went on sale in Brazil in November 2022 as the third product of BYD in the market, after theHan andTan EVs. It was available in one variant.[37] In June 2024, BYD introduced the 2025 model year Song Plus. While it retains the pre-facelift styling, the vehicle received a larger 18.3 kWh battery replacing the previous 8.3 kWh battery.[38]
In November 2024, the Song Plus Premium went on sale in Brazil. Adopting the 2023 facelift styling, it is an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a combined output of 238 kW (319 hp; 324 PS). It is sold alongside the previous Song Plus.[39]
The Song Plus DM-i went on sale in Mexico in December 2023 as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a single variant, with a 1.5-litreturbocharged petrol engine and equipped withdual-motor all-wheel drive. During its introduction, it was the least expensive plug-in hybrid vehicle sold in the country.[40]
The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in South Africa on 4 April 2025, alongside theSealion 7 andShark 6. It is available in three trim levels: Comfort, Dynamic and Premium. The Comfort and Dynamic trims use the 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine with the front-wheel drive configuration, while the Premium trim use the 1.5-litre DM-i turbocharged petrol engine with the dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration. At the time of its introduction, the Sealion 6 DM-i was the cheapest plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) on sale in South Africa.[41]
| Type | Engine code | Displ. | Power | Torque | Transmission | Layout | Calendar years |
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| 1.5T | BYD476ZQD | 1,497 cc (1.5 L)I4turbo | 136 kW (182 hp) @ 5,500 rpm | 288 N⋅m (29.4 kg⋅m; 212 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,700 rpm | 7-speedDCT | FWD | 2020–2021 |
| References:[42] | |||||||
| Type | Engine | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Combined system | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Electric range (claimed) | Calendar years | |||||
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| Displ. | Power | Torque | Type | Power | Torque | Power | NEDC | WLTC | |||||
| DM-i 51 | BYD476QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 81 kW (109 hp) | 135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft) | 8.3 kWhLFPBlade | FWD | FrontPMSM | 132 kW (177 hp) | 316 N⋅m (32.2 kg⋅m; 233 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 8.5 seconds | 51 km (32 mi) | 43 km (27 mi) | 2021–2023 |
| DM-i 75 | BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 74 kW (99 hp) | 126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft) | 12.9 kWh LFP Blade | 160 kW (215 hp) | 260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 7.7 seconds | 75 km (47 mi) | 60 km (37 mi) | 2024–present | ||
| DM-i 110 | BYD476QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 81 kW (109 hp) | 135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft) | 18.3 kWh LFP Blade | 145 kW (194 hp) | 325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 7.9 seconds | 110 km (68 mi) | 85 km (53 mi) | 2021–2024 | ||
| DM-i 112 | BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 74 kW (99 hp) | 126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft) | 18.3 kWh LFP Blade | 160 kW (215 hp) | 260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 7.7 seconds | 112 km (70 mi) | 91 km (57 mi) | 2024–present | ||
| DM-i 150 | BYD476QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 81 kW (109 hp) | 135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft) | 26.6 kWh LFP Blade | 145 kW (194 hp) | 325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 8.5 seconds | 150 km (93 mi) | 116 km (72 mi) | 2023–2024 | ||
| DM-i 160 | BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 74 kW (99 hp) | 126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft) | 26.6 kWh LFP Blade | 160 kW (215 hp) | 260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 7.9 seconds | 160 km (99 mi) | 128 km (80 mi) | 2024–present | ||
| DM-i 100 4WD | BYD476ZQC 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 turbo | 102 kW (137 hp) | 231 N⋅m (23.6 kg⋅m; 170 lb⋅ft) | 18.3 kWh LFP Blade | AWD | Front PMSM | 145 kW (194 hp) | 316 N⋅m (32.2 kg⋅m; 233 lb⋅ft) | 265 kW (355 hp) | 5.9 seconds | 100 km (62 mi) | N/A | 2021–2023 |
| Rear PMSM | 120 kW (161 hp) | 280 N⋅m (29 kg⋅m; 210 lb⋅ft) | |||||||||||
| References:[43] | |||||||||||||
| Type | Engine | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Combined system | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Electric range (claimed) | Calendar years | ||||
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| Displ. | Power | Torque | Type | Power | Torque | Power | NEDC | |||||
| DM-i | BYD476QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 | 81 kW (109 hp) | 122 N⋅m (12.4 kg⋅m; 90.0 lb⋅ft) | 18.3 kWh LFP Blade | FWD | Front PMSMTZ220XYE | 145 kW (194 hp) | 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) | 160 kW (215 hp) | 8.5 seconds | 92 km (57 mi) | 2024–present |
| DM-i Extended Range | 26.6 kWh LFP Blade | 140 km (87 mi) | 2025–present | |||||||||
| DM-i AWD | BYD476ZQC 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 turbo | 102 kW (137 hp) | 220 N⋅m (22.4 kg⋅m; 162 lb⋅ft) | 18.3 kWh LFP Blade | AWD | Front PMSMTZ220XYS | 150 kW (201 hp) | 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) | 238 kW (319 hp) | 5.9 seconds | 81 km (50 mi) | 2024–present |
| Rear PMSM | 120 kW (161 hp) | 250 N⋅m (25 kg⋅m; 180 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||||
| DM-i AWD Extended Range | 26.6 kWh LFP Blade | Front PMSMTZ220XYS | 150 kW (201 hp) | 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) | 253 kW (339 hp) | 5.5 seconds | 128 km (80 mi) | 2024–present | ||||
| Rear PMSM | 120 kW (161 hp) | 250 N⋅m (25 kg⋅m; 180 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||||
| References:[44][45][46][47][48] | ||||||||||||
| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Range (claimed) | Calendar years | ||
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| CLTC | WLTP | |||||||||
| EV | 71.7 kWhLFPBlade battery | FWD | Front | PMSM | 135 kW (181 hp) | 280 N⋅m (28.6 kg⋅m; 207 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 520 km (323 mi) | N/A | 2021–2023 |
| EV 520 | 71.8 kWh LFP Blade battery | FWD | Front | PMSM | 150 kW (201 hp) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 9.3 seconds | 520 km (323 mi) | 420 km (261 mi) | 2023–present |
| EV 605 | 87.04 kWh LFP Blade battery | FWD | Front | PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp) | 330 N⋅m (33.7 kg⋅m; 243 lb⋅ft) | 9.6 seconds | 605 km (376 mi) | 500 km (311 mi) | 2023–present |
| References:[43][49] | ||||||||||
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |  | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.3 | 90% |
| Child occupant: | 42.4 | 86% |
| Pedestrian: | 52.6 | 83% |
| Safety assist: | 13.9 | 77% |
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 35.51 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 42.52 | 86% |
| Pedestrian: | 52.59 | 83% |
| Safety assist: | 13.64 | 75% |
On 20 July 2024, BYD produced the one millionth Song Plus New Energy (DM-i and EV combined).[10]
| Year | China | Brazil | Australia | Turkey | Total production | |||
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| ICE | DM-i[52] | EV[53] | Total | Song Plus DM-i | Sealion 6 DM-i | Seal U DM-i | ||
| 2020 | N/A | 3,118[54] | 3,990[55] | 7,108[56] | 7,108[56] | |||
| 2021 | N/A | 79,508[57] | 29,340[58] | 108,848[59] | 108,848[59] | |||
| 2022 | 388,048[60] | 66,935[61] | 454,983 | 12[62] | 458,047[63] | |||
| 2023 | 296,294[64] | 93,919[65] | 390,213 | 7,672[66] | 427,071[67] | |||
| 2024 | 266,189[68] | 152,285[69] | 418,474 | 17,910[70] | 6,198[71] | 4,531[72] | 511,962[73] | |
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