Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)

2021 BYD Song Plus DM-i

The 2021 BYD Song Plus DM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV. It has a 1.5-litre engine producing 325 hp (242 kW), with all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.5 seconds and top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).

2021 BYD Song
2021
Year
1,500 cc
Engine
325 hp
Power
E-CVT
Trans.
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Fuel

SPECS

Make BYD Model Song
Year 2021 Version / Trim Plus DM-i
Body Style SUV Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Cosmos Black, Frost White, Mineral Gray, Sky Blue, Maple Red, Aurora Silver, Midnight Black
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In China
Drive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transmission E-CVT
Engine 1.5T + Motor Engine Size 1,500 cc
Power 325 hp / 242 kW Torque 530 Nm / 391 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 6.5 sec Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Electric Range 62 miles (100 km) Max Charge Rate 7 kW
Charge 0→80% 100 mins
Wheelbase 2,712 mm Kerb Weight 1,755 kg (3,869 lb)
Generation 2nd Gen

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2021 SUVS

Compared with other 2021 SUVs in our database, its 325 hp is 7% more than the average 2021 SUV (305 hp), and it is 9% lighter than the typical SUV.

2021 BYD Song Plus DM-iAverage 2021 SUVsDifference
Power 325 hp 305 hp (98 cars) +7%
Torque 530 Nm 413 Nm (98 cars) +28%
0–60 mph 6.5 s 6.5 s (103 cars) —
Top speed 112 mph 129 mph (103 cars) -13%
Kerb weight 1,755 kg 1,919 kg (105 cars) -9%
Engine size 1,500 cc 2,729 cc (87 cars) -45%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2021 SUVs with similar power to the 2021 BYD Song Plus DM-i.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2021 BYD Song Plus DM-i 325 hp 6.5 s 1,755 kg
2021 Audi Q8 335 hp 5.6 s 2,085 kg
2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i 335 hp 5.3 s 2,095 kg
2021 Tank 300 Hi4-T 348 hp 5.8 s 2,250 kg
2021 Toyota Highlander 295 hp 7.5 s 1,995 kg
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FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
OTA Updates
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Panoramic Roof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Roof Rails
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Tow Bar / Tow Package
Spare Tyre