Available in four trims and two battery pack options, the BYD Song Ultra EV rivals the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Leapmotor C11, Shangji H5 and XPeng G6.
BYD has launched the Song Ultra EV with a price range of CNY 151,900 to CNY 179,900 (Rs 20.72 lakh to Rs 24.54 lakh). The mid-size pure electric SUV packs in a wide range of advanced features including BYD’s second-generation blade battery and ultrafast flash charging technology. Compared to rivals, BYD has positioned the Song Ultra EV as an SUV offering more spacious comfort, faster charging and a lower price. Let’s check out more details on BYD’s latest EV.
BYD Song Ultra EV – Design and features
Part of BYD’s ‘Dynasty’ lineup, the Song Ultra EV follows the signature design language associated with this range. Key features include sleek LED headlamps, top-mounted LED DRLs, a closed-off grille, distinctive slatted design at the corners and a smooth bonnet design. The side profile features square wheel arches, 19-inch low-drag wheels, flap-type door handles, blackened pillars and a gently sloping roofline.
At the rear, the SUV maintains a balanced profile, carefully avoiding complex design elements. The taillights are inspired by the traditional Chinese knot design and come in a connected format. The BYD logo can be seen at the center of the connected tail lamp setup. A portion of the rear bumper has a metallic finish, which adds to the sporty profile of the SUV.
Color options for the BYD Song Ultra EV include Fire Grey, Snow White, Smokey Purple, Galaxy Beige, Palm Green and Obsidian Black. Dimension-wise, the SUV measures 4,850 mm long, 1,910 mm wide and 1,670 mm high. Its wheelbase is 2,840 mm. Boot space is 730 litres, which can be expanded to 1,659 liters by folding the rear seats. The SUV also has a 150-litre trunk.
Interior and Equipment
Inside, the BYD Song Ultra EV features a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 26-inch head-up display. Powering the tech setup is BYD’s UI 7.0 system. Other key features include ventilated and heated front seats, powered driver seat with 10-point massage and 8-way adjustment.
The BYD Song Ultra EV features 3D ambient lighting, a column-mounted electronic shifter and soft-touch surfaces in high-contact areas. One of the interesting features is the ‘Bed Mode’, where the front and rear seats fold to form a 1.8-metre long continuous surface. This can be quite useful during long journeys. The rear seats offer 986 mm of legroom and can be folded into a 40/60 configuration.
All variants of the Song Ultra EV are equipped with BYD’s DiSus-C intelligent damping system. The safety package includes 7 airbags and a wide range of ADAS features. The laser-based DePilot 300 driver assistance system is optional. Equipped with 27 sensors and LiDAR, DiPilot 300 offers city navigation assistance, highway navigation assistance and automated parking features.
Performance, Range, Charging Time
BYD Song Ultra EV is available with battery pack options of 68.4 and 82.7 kWh. The CLTC range of the variant with the lower battery pack is 620 km. These are equipped with a 240 kW (326 PS) electric motor. The variants with the larger battery pack can travel 710 km on a full charge. A 270 kW (367 PS) electric motor is used in these. All variants of BYD Song Ultra EV are available in RWD format.
The torque output of 305 Nm is the same for all variants. The top speed of the electric SUV is 210 km/h. Superfast charging is one of the key features, made possible with BYD’s Short Blade Battery 2.0. Charging from 10% to 70% can be achieved in just 5 minutes. Charging from 10% to 97% takes about 9 minutes.
