BYD Song Ultra In Market Context: Value & Next-Generation Capability - CleanTechnica

The article discusses BYD’s new Song Ultra, a midsized SUV that exemplifies the company’s next-generation electric vehicle (EV) capabilities, particularly its “flash charging” technology. Flash charging allows the vehicle to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes and up to 97% in 12 minutes even at very low temperatures (-30°C), a feature that does not increase the vehicle’s selling price but enhances its market appeal. The Song Ultra is positioned as a mainstream, value-oriented EV with features such as rear-wheel drive, advanced suspension, heated/cooled power seats, vehicle-to-load (VTOL) capability, and options like massage seats, refrigerator, HUD, intelligent driving, and LiDAR, aligning with consumer expectations in China. Pricing for the Song Ultra starts at 155,000 RMB ($22,430) for the base model with a 69.07 kWh battery and 605 km range (CLTC), with higher trims offering more power