The BYD Song L EV (Chinese: 比亚迪宋L EV) is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Part of the BYD Song family under the 'Dynasty Series' product line-up, the Song L has the largest footprint among other Song vehicles. While the vehicle shares the same name with the BYD Song L DM-i, both models have minimal relation in styling and mechanical components.
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| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | December 2023[1] – present |
| Assembly | China: Shenzhen, Guangdong; Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui[2] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115.4 in) |
| Length | 4,840 mm (190.6 in) |
| Width | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,158–2,385 kg (4,758–5,258 lb) |
The Song L occupies the Chinese B-class category, or D-segment globally. It is based on the e-Platform 3.0 shared with other BYD battery electric vehicles such as the Seal.
The model was first showcased as a prototype model in April 2023 at the Shanghai Auto Show.[4] The production version was introduced in August 2023 at the Chengdu Auto Show,[5] with pre-sales starting in November 2023.[6]
Overview
editThe Song L design features BYD's updated 'Dragon Face' design language. With a low roof design, electric rear wing and hidden door handles, BYD claims the Song L has a coefficient of drag as low as 0.255 Cd.[7] It is marketed in both front-motor two-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions that are integrated with CTB (cell-to-body) battery technology and BYD's DiSus suspension system.[8][9]
The line-up is available in single and dual-motor versions. Single motor versions has either 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) or 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) of peak power, while the dual-motor version adds a 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) front motor for 380 kW (510 hp; 517 PS) combined maximum power output. Powered by BYD's Blade battery (71.8 kWh or 87.04 kWh), the single motor is rated at 550 km (342 mi) or 662 km (411 mi) of CLTC range, respectively. The dual-motor version is powered by an 87.04 kWh Blade battery with 602 km (374 mi) of CLTC range. The top speed is limited at 201 km/h (125 mph).[10]
The Song L is equipped with a 12-speaker Dynaudio audio system, NFC card, 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a 15.6-inch central control screen, a 50-inch AR head-up display with BYD's DiLink latest operating system and DiPilot advanced driver-assistance system.[11][12]
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BYD Song L concept, showcased in April 2023 at the Shanghai Auto Show
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kang, Lei (2023-12-15). "BYD officially launches Song L, starting price reduced by $4,250 from pre-sale". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Zhang/CnEVPost, Phate (2023-08-14). "Regulatory filing: Core specs of BYD Song L revealed". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ^ Opletal, Jiri (2023-12-15). "BYD Song L launched in China to compete with Model Y, starts at 26,700 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (2023-04-19). "BYD Song L EV Debuts In China Looking Like A Kia EV6 With A Porsche Tail". Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "BYD Song L goes official - the new kid on the electric SUV block". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Adkins, Zak (2023-11-03). "BYD launches new Song L electric small SUV in China with up to 660km range". Chasing Cars. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (2023-11-19). "BYD Song L all-electric SUV received 11,000 units of orders 17 days after pre-sale started". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "BYD Song L pictured while in testing, will launch in Q4". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "BYD Song L in China – new fastback EV SUV with up to two motors, 517 PS, 87 kWh battery, 662 km range - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Johnson, Peter (2023-11-20). "BYD's new Song L electric SUV racks up 11,000 pre-orders ahead of official launch". Electrek. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "BYD offers first look into Song L top trim". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Suzan (2023-11-21). "BYD SONG L launched for presale with a sporty back | China Car News, Reviews and More". Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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