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The BYD Song Plus (Chinese: 比亚迪宋PLUS) is a compact SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2020. It is part of the BYD Song series of SUVs that are named after the Song dynasty. Initially available solely as an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, in 2021 BYD introduced the plug-in hybrid Song Plus DM-i and the battery electric Song Plus EV. The petrol model was phased out in 2022. Originally part of the Dynasty Series line-up, the Song Plus has been sold in China through the Ocean Network dealership chain since 2022 to diversify the offerings of the newly established Ocean Series. The Dynasty Series counterpart of the Song Plus, the Song L DM-i, was introduced in 2024. In 2023, BYD introduced the Song Plus EV as the BYD Seal U in Europe. The plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i was introduced later in 2024. In mid-2024, the plug-in hybrid model was introduced in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand as the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i. As of 2024, the Song Plus is the best-selling BYD SUV in China. Global cumulative production of the model (excluding the ICE-powered variant) surpassed 1 million units by July 2024. The Song Plus was removed from the BYD Auto China website in January 2026. The newer and larger Sealion 06, available in DM-i and EV variants, became its de facto successor. While in export markets, the Song Plus / Seal U / Sealion 6 remain BYD's staple model.

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Pre-facelift (2020–2023)

The Song Plus was introduced in September 2020, as a larger and more "upmarket" alternative to the BYD Song Pro, but positioned below the BYD Tang. It occupies the Chinese B-class SUV segment, equivalent to the global D-segment. The vehicle was initially offered only with an internal combustion engine, with the plug-in hybrid (DM-i) and battery electric (EV) variants joining the lineup later in 2021. The petrol model was phased out in early 2022. Initial versions of the Song Plus is equipped with a 12.8-inch rotatable central infotainment screen with the third-generation DiLink system, a karaoke function, and a full LCD instrument panel. The petrol version, marketed briefly between 2020 and 2021 uses the 1.5-litre BYD472ZQA I4 turbocharged petrol engine and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission producing power output of 136 kW (182 hp; 185 PS). Song Plus DM-i. The plug-in hybrid version of the Song Plus went on sale in March 2021 in China. The model received different front end styling compared to the petrol version and the EV version. For the pre-facelift model, the Song Plus DM-i was available in 51 km and 110 km variants with an NEDC electric range of 51 km (32 mi) and 100 km (62 mi) respectively. This hybrid system provides four major control modes (EV, HEV series, HEV parallel, and engine direct drive). The claimed fuel consumption of the 51 km variant is rated at 4.4 L/100 km (22.7 km/l; 53.5 mpg‑US), the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time is 8.5 seconds, and the combined range is 1,150 km (715 mi). For the 110 km variant, the fuel economy is 4.5 L/100 km (22.2 km/l; 52.3 mpg‑US), and the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time is 7.9 seconds, with a combined range of 1,200 km (746 mi). Song Plus EV. The battery electric variant of the Song Plus went on sale

2023 facelift

The updated Song Plus was launched in June 2023 for the Chinese market, initially as the Song Plus Champion Edition. It is available in DM-i and EV variants. It features a restyled front end and rear end design with headlamp units similar to the BYD Seal. BYD also replaced the Song (宋) emblem with the standard BYD logo, aligning it with the vehicles from the Ocean series. The EV version has a range of 605 km (376 mi) and a power output of 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS). The DM-i PHEV, features a 1.5-litre engine producing 110 hp (82 kW; 110 PS) and an electric motor producing 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS). In 2023, BYD unveiled the BYD Seal U, the export version of the Song Plus EV Champion Edition. It debuted in Europe in September 2023 as part of the Seal family. In May 2024, the vehicle was introduced in Australia and other markets as the BYD Sealion 6.

Markets

=== Asia === Japan. The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Japan on 1 December 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in two trim levels: FWD and AWD. Philippines. The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in the Philippines on 25 July 2024, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant. Singapore. The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Singapore on 18 July 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant. South Korea. The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in South Korea on 26 June 2026, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant. Thailand. The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Thailand on 8 August 2024 as BYD's first plug-in hybrid model in the country. It is available in two trim levels, Dynamic and Premium, both powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre DM-i petrol engine driving the front wheels. On 27 November 2025, a Sealion 6 became the 70,000th vehicle produced at BYD's plant in Rayong, Thailand. On 21 August 2026, an Extended variant was added to the range, featuring an upgraded 26.6 kWh LFP Blade Battery, 55 kW DC charging, and an extended electric-only range of up to 150 km (93 mi). Vietnam. The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Vietnam on 18 April 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country, alongside the Sealion 8. It is available in two trim levels: Dynamic and Premium, both powered by a 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine and front-wheel drive. Australia and New Zealand. The vehicle went on sale Australia and New Zealand as the Sealion 6 in May 2024 as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. The model was on sale after a last-minute change from the proposed name Seal U. Two varia

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Specifications

name: BYD Song Plus
Manufacturer: BYD Auto
aka: BYD Seal U (Europe), BYD Sealion 6
Production: September 2020 – 2026 (China), 2023–present (export)
Assembly: China: Xi'an, Shaanxi, Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (UzAuto Motors, 2024–present), Thailand: Rayong (BYD Auto (Thailand), 2024–present)
Class: Compact SUV
Body style: 5-door crossover SUV
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive (petrol), Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (DM-i), Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive (DM-i AWD), Front-motor, front-wheel drive (EV)
Related: BYD Mako, BYD Song Pro, BYD Song L DM-i
Engine: Petrol:, 1.5 L BYD472ZQA I4 turbo (2020–2021), Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 1.5 L BYD476QA I4, 1.5 L BYD476QC I4, 1.5 L BYD476ZQC I4 turbo
Battery: 8.3 – 26.6 kWh LFP Blade (DM-i), 71.7 – 87.04 kWh LFP Blade (EV)
Transmission: 7-speed DCT (petrol), E-CVT (DM-i)
Wheelbase: 2765 mm
Length: 4705-4785 mm
Width: 1890 mm
Height: 1680 mm
Kerb weight: 1560 kg (petrol), 1700-2100 kg (DM-i), 2295-2425 kg (EV)
Successor: BYD Sealion 06 (China)