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BYD · 2025PHEVPlug-in Hybrid
Song Pro DM-i
A popular hybrid SUV — distinct from Song Plus
A distinct family from the Song Plus already in the guide, so specs and media remain separate.
- 80
- PLANNED KM
- 197
- HP
- 8.3s
- 0-100
- 18
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
Source: EV Gulf generated editorial visual — verified model photography pending
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
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Your market
Qatar
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
No confirmed regional launch yet.
Through members' eyes
BYD Song Pro DM-i, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
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If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the BYD Song Pro DM-i?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 115 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 80 km
- Power
- 197 HP
- Torque
- 325 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 8.3 s
- Top Speed
- 180 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 18.32 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 18 kW
- AC Charging
- 3.3 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- 30 min
Price reference for comparison
A reliable Gulf price reference is not available for this model yet.
An in-app alert the moment a Gulf price appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- Strong China demand; tracked ahead of a regional arrival
Watch out for
- No confirmed official Gulf availability or price yet
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for BYD Song Pro DM-i
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your BYD Song Pro DM-i in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
3.3 kW
~ 6 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
18 kW
Fast charging in 30 minutes
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 5.423 QAR
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
Battery health
estimated97%Excellent
Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.
18.32 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsA full charge at home≈ 6 hOn a 3.3 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
Log your experienceAfter-sales
Official agent in your market
Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.
- Agent in Qatar
- Mannai Trading Company
- Vehicle warranty
- 6 years or 150,000 km
- Battery warranty
- 8 years or 150,000 km
Doha
Source: BYD GCC / BYD UAE aftersales
Your agent & parts in Qatar
Mannai Trading (Mannai Automotive Group)
Showroom at Tornado Tower/Dune Plaza, Doha; dedicated BYD service center with NEV tools, parts warehouse, DC fast charger at Mannai Complex, Industrial Area (opened Jan 2025). Hotline 8001808.
Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: 8 years / 200,000 km (MEA policy)
Full parts & service guideFrom owners and the community
BYD Song Pro DM-i discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest BYD news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the BYD Song Pro DM-i?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
1 market signal(s)
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE
Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
How it stacks up
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BYD Song Pro DM-i vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
BYD Song Pro DM-iBYDBattery18.32 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 80 km
- DC PEAK
- 18 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 8.3 s
- POWER
- 197 hp
- GULF PRICE
- —
Geely Starship 7 EM-iGeelyBattery19.1 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 95 km
- DC PEAK
- 36 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.5 s
- POWER
- 218 hp
- GULF PRICE
- —
Lynk & Co CO 09 EmpLynk & CoBattery20 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 300 km
- DC PEAK
- 35 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 5.9 s
- POWER
- 404 hp
- GULF PRICE
- —
MG HS PHEVMGBattery16.6 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 300 km
- DC PEAK
- 0 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6.9 s
- POWER
- 262 hp
- GULF PRICE
- —
BYD Sealion 05 DM-i ComfortBYDBattery12.96 kWh- COMBINED RANGE
- 840 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 7.7 s
- POWER
- 212 hp
- GULF PRICE
- —
Gulf starting price in KWD, varies by market · range on the stated test cycle
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