The BYD Song PLUS EV is a compact SUV owned by BYD with pure electric power. Today, with its starting price of 149,800 yuan and the identity of a new energy model, this model has attracted the attention of many consumers and ranks among the best in the domestic pure electric vehicle sales list. But to be honest, in my memory, in the past few years, the sales performance of the BYD Song PLUS EV was not excellent, and now it is really worth the choice of consumers?
The Song PLUS EV is equipped with an AC permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum output of 135 kW and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. Statistically, the power of this model seems to be decent, and it is capable of meeting most driving needs in city driving and daily commuting. At the same time, this model is mated to a blade battery with a battery capacity of 71.7/87.04 kWh, and has an all-electric range of 550/605 km in the CLTC combined mode. This battery technology provides a long battery life while also ensuring the stability and safety of the battery.
But then again, although the power parameters of the Song PLUS EV look good, in actual driving, I don't think the power performance of this model is excellent. Especially at high speeds or when you need to overtake quickly, you may feel that it doesn't have enough power, especially when acceleration is weak in the rear. In addition, although the battery life of the Song PLUS EV performs well under ideal conditions, the battery life is greatly reduced in a low-temperature environment, and the actual achievement rate is only about 48%. As a consumer in the north, in the cold winter, when I choose a full battery life, the Song PLUS EV with a range of 520 kilometers may only have a range of about 260 kilometers.
The Song PLUS EV features a closed front face design that is most commonly used in EV models, with exaggerated sports surrounds and delicate blackened trim panels to show a sense of sophistication in the design. The body lines are smooth, the front face shape is unique, and it has a high degree of recognition. But to be honest, I personally don't really like the exterior design of the Song PLUS EV. As a fashionable new energy model, the Song PLUS EV adopts a more trendy and sporty exterior design, but in my opinion, many design details of this model are similar to the exterior details of the BYD seal, and such a design will make me feel too avant-garde and not calm enough.
In terms of interior, the Song PLUS EV adopts the new energy interior color of eclipse blue + sky gray, and its cockpit interior adopts a multi-layer suspension design as a whole, taking into account both aesthetics and functionality. The center console is wrapped in leather material, and the seats are designed with double stitching to enhance the texture of the interior. From my personal point of view, the interior design of this model is still relatively good, which can give me some trendy and fashionable visual experience. However, when I was test driving, I felt that there was some peculiar smell in the cockpit of this model, and I don't know if it was because the car I tested was a new car?
Also, I regret that the Song PLUS EV may have less than ideal tire grip in some cases, which may affect the car's performance on slippery roads or during emergency braking. When I test drove this model, I always felt that the first half of its braking was relatively empty, and there was always a feeling that I couldn't brake, but the braking force in the second half was too great, and the braking was not linear enough, so it took some time to adapt. In addition, I felt that the roll of the car was slightly higher during emergency lane changes, the steering precision was not enough, and there was a sticky feeling when hitting the wheels at small angles, which could affect the fun and confidence of driving.
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The BYD Song PLUS EV excels in terms of space, power performance and configuration, but it has some deficiencies in tire noise, braking distance, chassis design, interior materials and odors, and dynamic performance. Consumers need to weigh these factors when considering a purchase and make a decision based on their needs and budget. The Song PLUS EV may be a good choice for those who are looking for cost-effective and new energy models, but for those who have higher requirements for driving experience and comfort, other models may need to be considered. With the continuous progress of new energy vehicle technology, it is expected that BYD will be able to improve these deficiencies in future product iterations to provide a more complete driving experience.