The BYD Song Ultra EV electric crossover with flash-charging technology sold 61,240 units in its first month on the market in China. It is a 4850 mm crossover with 710 km of range and a starting price of 151,900 yuan (22,215 USD).
The BYD Song Ultra EV entered the domestic market on March 26. We previously reported that this model received 15 orders per store within 72 hours, resulting in a 40% increase in store inflow. The core customer group for the Song Ultra EV is people aged 35 to 45. Female clients made 30% of orders. It is worth noting that 45% of customers ordered the additional DiPilot 300 (“God’s Eye B”) LiDAR-based ADAS.
According to BYD’s official report, this brand sold 61,240 units of the Song Ultra EV to clients in a month. It means the largest NEV maker handed over around 2,000 cars to customers across China daily. The successful market performance of the Song Ultra EV is important for BYD, as this brand has been recently underperforming domestically. According to China EV DataTracker, BYD delivered 303,150 units in Q1 2026, down 52.9% Year-Over-Year.
The BYD Song Ultra EV could potentially become the brand’s bestseller. Moreover, the market performance of the Song Ultra series will soon be broadened by the DM-i plug-in hybrid version. Its specs were exposed by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) during the domestic homologation process.
More about the BYD Song Ultra EV
The BYD Song Ultra EV is a mid-size SUV with dimensions of 4850/1910/1670 mm. The wheelbase reaches 2,840 mm. It adopts the brand’s distinguishing design language with sharp headlights and a chrome-trim element between them. Inside, the Song Ultra EV has a 15.6-inch floating rotating screen and a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel. The gear shifter sits on the steering column.
The BYD Song Ultra EV stands on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo 800V architecture. It adopts two optional electric motors in the rear axle with a peak power output ranging from 240 kW (322 hp) to 270 kW (362 hp). The car’s top speed reaches 210 km/h. Two battery LFP battery options are available: a 75.6 kWh pack for 620 km and an 82.7 kWh battery for 710 km.
The Song Ultra EV adopts the second-gen Blade Battery that supports the flash charging technology. It can charge the battery from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 47 seconds. It can also charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes and 3 seconds. BYD reported that it has already installed 5,500 flash chargers in China.
