- The Song Ultra EV began pre-sales on March 5, with a starting price of 155,000 yuan ($22,510).
- The electric SUV comes standard with flash-charging technology boasting a charging power of up to 1500 kW, as well as the second-generation blade battery.
BYD is expected to officially launch its all-new Song Ultra EV on March 26, following the start of pre-sales for the electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) earlier this month.
Lu Tian, head of sales for the new energy vehicle (NEV) maker's Dynasty lineup, announced the plan on Weibo on Friday, stating that the Song Ultra EV will feature flash-charging technology as standard across the entire lineup.
BYD unveiled its flash-charging technology, which boasts a charging power of up to 1500 kW, along with its second-generation blade battery on March 5. The Song Ultra EV is one of the first models to be equipped with these new technologies.
Positioned as the first B-class pure electric SUV in the Dynasty lineup, the vehicle opened for pre-sales on the same day as the technology launch.
BYD is offering four versions of the model, with pre-sales starting prices of 155,000 yuan ($22,510), 165,000 yuan, 175,000 yuan, and 185,000 yuan, respectively.
The mid-size SUV measures 4,850 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,670 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm.
The flash-charging capability and the second-generation blade battery are the core selling points of the EV. Official data shows that under normal temperature conditions, it takes only about 9 minutes to charge the vehicle from 10% to 97%. Even in a -30°C environment, the charging time only increases by about 3 minutes.
The Song Ultra EV offers two range versions, with CLTC operating ranges of 620 km and 710 km, respectively.
It is equipped with a single-motor rear-wheel-drive system, delivering a maximum power of 270 kW and a top speed of 210 km/h.
The car features the DiSus-C intelligent body control system, as well as a high-speed tire blowout stabilization system. BYD claims this technology can stabilize the vehicle body in the event of a tire blowout at speeds of 140 km/h.
As the competition in China's EV market continues to intensify, BYD is attempting to maintain its edge through faster-charging technology and lower pricing.
The all-new Song Ultra electric vehicle is expected to join forces with the Sealion 06 model to compete for market share in the mid-size pure-electric SUV segment.
($1 = 6.8848 yuan)
