Used BYD Song Plus EV: Prices, Range and Who Should Buy It

A used BYD Song Plus EV sells for $14,200 to $20,500 in China in 2026. The 2021 Luxury Edition with the 71.7 kWh Blade pack and 505 km CLTC rating is the value pick at the bottom of that range.

Families who find the Atto 3 too small keep arriving at this car, and the logic is sound. It is roughly 200 mm longer, has a genuinely usable rear bench for three adults and a 574-litre boot that swallows airport luggage.

How much does a used Song Plus EV cost?

• 2021 Song Plus EV 505 km Luxury, 60,000-90,000 km – $14,200 to $16,000
• 2022 Song Plus EV 505 km, 40,000 km – $16,200 to $17,800
• 2023 Champion Edition 520 km, under 30,000 km – $18,000 to $20,500

Two cautions sit inside those numbers. First, many 2021 Song Plus cars were bought as company vehicles and have high motorway mileage; a 90,000 km example is not unusual. Second, the DM-i plug-in hybrid version is far more common on the Chinese used market than the pure EV, so listings get mixed up constantly. Check the charging port – a DM-i has a fuel filler on the other side.

What is the real range of a used Song Plus EV?

The 71.7 kWh pack is rated 505 km CLTC, which translates to roughly 330-360 km in mixed driving and around 290 km at highway speed. The 2023 Champion Edition with the 87 kWh pack and 520 km rating adds real highway range – about 380 km – but costs $4,000 more.

Battery type matters here. All Song Plus EVs use LFP Blade cells, which tolerate being charged to 100% and cycle for a long time. A five-year-old car at 88-92% SOH is normal. Below 85% on a 2021 car, walk away.

What breaks on a used Song Plus EV?

• Panoramic sunroof drains clog on cars parked under trees; water ends up in the boot floor.
• Rear shock absorbers on 2021 cars often need replacing by 80,000 km – a $200 pair.
• DC-DC converter failures were reported on a small batch of 2021 builds; check for a 12V warning light history.
• Infotainment touch sensitivity degrades on early units, more annoying than expensive.

The drivetrain itself is the least of your worries. The 204 hp front motor is shared with the Atto 3 and has no meaningful failure pattern in Chinese fleet data.

Song Plus EV or Atto 3: which should you buy?

Buy the Atto 3 if you mostly drive alone or as a couple and want the lowest possible price with the widest parts availability. Buy the Song Plus EV if you carry three passengers regularly, do airport runs, or live somewhere with rough roads where the longer wheelbase rides better.

The gap is smaller than the size difference suggests. Both share the e-Platform 3.0, the same 8-in-1 motor housing and similar software. The Song Plus is a roomier car, not a more advanced one.

If you want the newest build in this body, look at the 2023 Song Plus EV Champion Edition with the larger pack.

Key Takeaways

• Used Song Plus EV prices: $14,200 to $20,500 FOB China in 2026.
• Real range is 330-360 km from the 71.7 kWh pack, 380 km from the 87 kWh pack.
• Check for sunroof drain leaks and rear shocks on 2021 cars.
• Confirm you are buying the EV, not the far more common DM-i hybrid.
• Same drivetrain as the Atto 3 in a bigger body for about $1,000 more.