BYD Song L DM-i

This article is about the plug-in hybrid SUV. For the battery electric SUV, see BYD Song L EV.

The BYD Song L DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪宋L DM-i) is a plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is part of the Song line-up of SUVs under the Dynasty Series product line-up that are distributed through Dynasty Network dealerships. Within that series, it is positioned between the smaller Song Pro and the larger Tang DM-i.

BYD Song L DM-i
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD Auto
Production	June 2024 – present
Assembly	China: Zhengzhou, Henan;[1] Changsha, Hunan[2]
Designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive
Platform	DM-i 5.0 platform
Related	BYD Song Plus / Seal U / Sealion 6
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L BYD472QC I4 Atkinson cycle
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Transmission	E-CVT
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	12.9 kWh BYD Blade LFP 18.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP 26.6 kWh BYD Blade LFP
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,782 mm (109.5 in)
Length	4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width	1,898 mm (74.7 in)
Height	1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Curb weight	1,930–2,000 kg (4,255–4,409 lb)

While the vehicle shares the same name with the BYD Song L EV, both models have minimal relation in styling and mechanical components. Instead, the model is positioned identically with the BYD Song Plus from the Ocean Network dealerships, which adopts the same plug-in hybrid system.^[3]

Overview

The Song L DM-i went on sale in the Chinese market in July 2024, alongside the updated Song Plus.^[4] It is equipped with BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system marketed as DM-i 5.0. This system debuted with the BYD Qin L and BYD Seal 06 DM-i.^[5][6]

The exterior of the Song L DM-i inspired from the "Pioneer Dragon Face Aesthetics" style, characterised by elements such as "dragon teeth" and "dragon whiskers" on the front fascia. The side features flushed door handles, frameless doors and the pillars finished in a chrome decoration. The rear fascia features a full-width LED taillight bar with a Chinese knot style and two-section active rear spoiler.^[4][7]

The interior features a "2+1+1" multi-screen system with a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel for the driver, a 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system (built-in DiLink 100 operating system and a 6 nm processor chip), a 50-inch heads-up display and a 5.8-inch HVAC control screen for the rear occupants. In addition, there is a 10-speaker Infinity sound system, 50W wireless charging pad, and a heated steering wheel. The boot space stands at 459 L (16.2 cu ft) and expands to 1,550 L (55 cu ft) when rear seats are folded down.^[4][7]

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  Rear view

Powertrain

Type	Engine			Trans.	Battery	Layout	Electric motor			0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed)	Electric range (claimed)		Calendar years
	Displ.	Power	Torque				Type	Power	Torque		CLTC	WLTC
1.5L 75 km DM-i	BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4	74 kW (99 hp)	126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft)	E-CVT	12.9 kWh LFP Blade	FWD	TZ210XYC PMSM	160 kW (215 hp)	260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft)	7.7 seconds	75 km (47 mi)	N/A	2024–present
1.5L 112 km DM-i					18.3 kWh LFP Blade					7.7 seconds	112 km (70 mi)	91 km (57 mi)	2024–present
1.5L 160 km DM-i					26.6 kWh LFP Blade					7.9 seconds	160 km (99 mi)	128 km (80 mi)	2024–present
References:[8]

Sales

Year	China
2024	109,194[9]

See also

• List of BYD Auto vehicles