Below the video of how Qin PLUS chooses, a netizen from Linyi, Shandong Province, asked a question. Said that he wants to buy a Song PLUS, there is a parking space at home, the sales say pure electricity is good, DM-i is good, and he is very entangled. In his case, is he choosing the EV version or the DM-i version? I have test-driven exactly two cars, so I will analyze a wave for everyone and look down.
In terms of appearance, the difference between the two cars is mainly in the front part of the face, and the EV version adopts the aesthetic design concept of "Dragon Soul" and adopts a closed grille. The DM-i version uses a "Dragon Face" front face, which looks like a "big mouth". The styling difference between the two is basically the same as other BYD models. There is little difference between the side of the body and the rear, and it should be noted that although both cars are SUV-shaped, the height of the chassis is not much higher than that of the car.
In terms of interior, there is no difference between the two cars, we mainly look at the difference in configuration. There are only two versions of the EV model, if you follow its low version as a reference, compared with the DM-i two-wheel drive flagship version with a price of 2000 yuan, the configuration is less L2 level driver assistance system, and the ventilation heating of the seat, the electric tailgate and other comfort configurations are also absent, and the configuration of the DM-i at the same price basically crushes the EV version. If you compare the top version of the two cars, the EV top version with a price of 11,000 yuan higher after subsidies, the actual configuration is not dominant compared to the DM-i top version. It can be seen that in terms of configuration, the DM-i version is stronger, and you want to choose the DM-i version at a low price.
The power form is the biggest difference between the two cars, one is DM-i and the other is EV. The DM-i version has several key points, the first: the hybrid principle of the engine is more like the role of a range extender to power the battery. Second: equipped with 1.5L and 1.5T two engines, fuel economy are good, and the 1.5T version of the power is also relatively strong. Third: blade battery technology, safer. Fourth: the insertion and mixing system can also be on the green card. In general, the DM-i power system is very fuel economy. However, it should be noted that in the later stage, the hybrid mileage of 3000 kilometers is required for maintenance, and the cost per time is about 300 to 400 yuan.
The range of the Song PLUS EV version, unlike the EV version of other BYD models, has only one 505KM. And its horsepower is also lower than the DM-i version, but the torque is slightly higher, but the level of zero hundred acceleration is faster because the EV version weighs nearly 200KG.
The dynamic driving aspect of the two cars differs from the Qin PLUS, and both versions of the Song PLUS use the suspension setting of the front McPherson rear multi-link. The difference in driving up is not big, but the Song PLUS EV has a slight difference due to the layout of the battery and the lower center of gravity of the body.
In terms of cost of use, like you, the home has its own parking space and charging is convenient, if the daily commuting distance does not exceed 100 kilometers, the EV model is almost no cost-effective, and even if the daily commuting distance is more than 100 kilometers, the EV model brings the problem of mileage anxiety. If you forget to charge, it is a more uncomfortable thing.
The bravery of EV models is that DM-i models in cities like Beijing still need fuel vehicle indicators, and they also have to be limited like fuel vehicles, then the strength of the EV version is displayed.
To summarize briefly, in addition to the indicator problem, I recommend that you choose the version of DM-i. Although, I need to wait for the car for 4-5 months, but I think it is worth it! What do you think?