The BYD Song Plus is a five-seat family plug-in hybrid SUV with a 552-litre boot and a claimed WLTP range of up to 996 km. In the UAE it comes in a 260 hp FWD base trim and a 319 hp Premium trim.

Pros

Claimed WLTP range of up to 996 km (base FWD)
Low starting price of AED 125,900 in the UAE
Spacious five-seat cabin with a 552 L boot
Ventilated front seats and wireless phone charging
UAE launch offer: 0% finance, free registration, insurance and service (T&Cs apply)

Cons

Base trim has 260 hp; 319 hp requires the Premium at AED 150,900
Pure-electric range, airbag count and crash-test rating are not published on the page
Range figures on the page are inconsistent (890 km, 918 km, 996 km and 1,000 km)
Warranty terms are not published on the pages reviewed

SWOT

Strengths

Very long claimed plug-in hybrid range
Competitive entry price for a family SUV
Large 552 L boot and five seats

Weaknesses

Base trim is less powerful than the Premium
Safety and warranty details are not clearly published
Inconsistent range claims on the official page

Opportunities

Launch offer with 0% finance, free registration, free insurance and free service (T&Cs apply)
Up to AED 4,000 saving with Blue FAB credit cards

Threats

Resale value of newer Chinese plug-in hybrids is still uncertain
Many rival plug-in hybrid SUVs are launching in the UAE market

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · Midsize plug-in hybrid SUV
Dimensions: 4775 × 1890 × 1670 mm · wheelbase 2765 mm
Seats: 5
Powertrain: 1.5T PHEV (DM-i, Electric Hybrid System)
Drivetrain: AWD
Cargo space: 552 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 260 hp
Torque: Not disclosed
0–100 km/h: 5.9 s
Top speed: 180 km/h
Combined range: 765 km
EV-only range: 70 km
Consumption: 7.8 L/100 km (WLTP combined, Premium AWD; brochure headline cites 5.1 L/100 km WLTP)
Charging: 18.3 kWh Blade battery; AC charging up to 6.6 kW (EU Type 2 port, portable Type G charger); AC V2L discharging function; DC fast-charging not stated

Safety3

Airbags: Not disclosed
Driver assistance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Door Open Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Brake, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Centering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, 360° camera, front and rear parking radars
Safety index: 7/10

Ownership1

Warranty: Not published on the pages reviewed.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 15.6" central touchscreen with electric rotation (wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA, GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi) plus 12.3" full LCD driver display; W-HUD
Speakers: 10
Comfort highlights: Front seat ventilation, wireless phone charging, an electric tailgate and a spacious five-seat cabin.

User reviews2