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BYD Song Plus DM-i

$18,860 starting price (ex-factory China)

BYD Song Plus DM-i — SUV (PHEV) exterior view

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75 km
Range (CLTC)
12.9 kWh
Battery capacity
160 kW
Drive power
7.7s
0-100 km/h
180 km/h
Top speed
2C DC (30–80% 17 min)
Fast charge

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Entity Snapshot

The BYD Song Plus DM-i is a suv PHEV from BYD, listed from $18,860 ex-factory. CLTC range is 75 km from a 12.9 kWh pack with 160 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.

Trim / versionStandard (base)
BatteryLFP (Blade) · 12.9 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)75 km / N/A
Drive power160 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)2C DC (30–80% 17 min)
FOB reference price≈ $18,860 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain & Architecture

Drive layoutFWD
Motor typePMSM (single motor)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power160 kW
Torque260 Nm
0–100 km/h7.7 s
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpN/A
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link
BrakesFront ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)N/A

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length4775 mm
Width1890 mm
Height1670 mm
Wheelbase2765 mm
Curb weightN/A
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
15.07 m³
Length grade
compact–midsize
40HQ units (rack/crate)
2 units estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.

Estimated Landed Cost by Market

Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.

Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany

Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.

Base price $18,860
Standard import duty $1,886
Countervailing duty $0
VAT $3,942
RoRo freight EV Hub estimate $2,000
Customs clearance EV Hub estimate $350
Certification EV Hub estimate $3,250
Registration EV Hub estimate $500
Inland transport EV Hub estimate $500
Estimated landed cost (total) $31,288

Benchmarking Matrix

Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.

Model Battery Wheelbase Fast charge FOB (ref.)
BYD Song Plus DM-i (this model) 12.9 kWh 2765 mm 2C DC (30–80% 17 min) $18,860
Leapmotor C10 EREV 28.4 kWh 2825 mm DC ~18min $18,860
Fangchengbao TI 3 65.28 kWh 2745 mm 20 min (30-80%) $18,850

Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.

Technology Reference

Technology terms associated with this model in the EV Hub technology reference.

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Data Sources & Verification

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
  • ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
EV Hub calculation
  • ≈ RoRo freight
  • ≈ Certification
  • ≈ Registration
  • ≈ Customs clearance
  • ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing

Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review

Specifications

Price basis China ex-factory price (MSRP)
Powertrain PHEV
Body type SUV
Range (CLTC) 75 km
Battery 12.9 kWh
Battery type LFP (Blade)
Motor power 160 kW
Torque 260 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s
Top speed 180 km/h
Length 4775 mm
Width 1890 mm
Height 1670 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm
Fast charge 2C DC (30–80% 17 min)

BYD Song Plus DM-i (starting at $18,860) is a SUV from BYD.

  • Range: 75.0 km (CLTC)
  • Battery: 12.9 kWh
  • Motor power: 160.0 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 7.7 s

Overview

BYD Song Plus DM-i is an SUV plug-in hybrid from BYD, in front-wheel-drive form. On landed cost for this SUV plug-in hybrid, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty, while the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +27.2% over base ($23,983 landed). Specification highlights are 75 km of CLTC range, a 160 kW electric motor, and a 12 kWh battery. As a value SUV plug-in hybrid, it starts at $18,860 ex-factory. For the SUV plug-in hybrid buyer, it suits families and commercial fleet operators seeking low landed cost.

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Author: Wei Wang (EV & Battery Industry Analyst) · Chengguang Energy · Updated 2026-09-05 · Contact