2026 BYD Song Plus EV Charging Cost Calculator

The BYD Song Plus EV is an affordable compact SUV with BYD's Blade Battery technology, offering excellent range per dollar in the competitive compact segment.

MSRP

$33,500

EPA Range

310 mi

71.8 kWh battery

Annual Charging

$490

$0.04/mile

Annual Savings

$1,066

vs gas car

Calculate Your BYD Song Plus EV Charging Cost

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Monthly Charging

$40.80

Annual Charging

$490

Cost Per Mile

$0.041

Annual Savings

$1,066

BYD Song Plus EV vs Gas Car: Annual Fuel Cost

BYD Song Plus EV (Electric)$490/year
$490
Gas Car (27 MPG)$1,556/year
$1,556

Annual Savings

$1,066

5-Year Savings

$5,330

MPG Equivalent

132 MPGe

Efficiency Gain

4.9x

Based on 12,000 miles/year, $3.50/gallon, 27 MPG gas car, 16¢/kWh electricity.

BYD Song Plus EV Charging Options

Level 1 (120V)

51h

Standard outlet, full charge

5 miles/hour added

~1.4 kW charging power

Cost: $11.49 per full charge

Level 2 (240V)

8h

Home charger, full charge

30 miles/hour added

~7.7 kW charging power

Cost: $11.49 per full charge

Recommended for home use

DC Fast (110 kW)

30min

10% to 80% charge

7.2 miles/minute added

CCS connector

Cost: ~$28.72 per full charge

BYD Song Plus EV Tax Credits & Incentives

Federal EV Tax Credit

The BYD Song Plus EV is not currently eligible for the federal EV tax credit. Check state and local incentives for potential savings.

MSRP

$33,500

Tax Credit

$0

Effective Price

$33,500

Home Charger ROI for BYD Song Plus EV

Level 2 Charger + Installation$1,200
Federal Charger Tax Credit (30%)-$360
Net Charger Cost$840
Monthly Fuel Savings$89/mo
Charger Payback14 months

Why Home Charging?

  • 60-70% cheaper than DC fast charging
  • Charge overnight — wake up to a full battery
  • Off-peak rates can save an extra 20-40%
  • Better for battery longevity than frequent DC fast charging

2026 BYD Song Plus EV Specifications

CategoryCompact SUV
MSRP$33,500
EPA Range310 miles
Battery71.8 kWh
Efficiency25.5 kWh/100 mi
MPGe132 MPGe
DrivetrainFWD
0-60 mph7.3 sec
Seats5
Cargo24 cu ft
Charging PortCCS
DC Fast Charge Rate110 kW

Key Features

Blade BatteryDiLink infotainmentVehicle-to-Load capable

BYD Song Plus EV vs Competitors

VehicleRangeMSRPEfficiencyAnnual Cost
BYD Song Plus EV310 mi$33,50025.5 kWh$490
Volkswagen ID.4275 mi$39,73532.8 kWh$630
Hyundai Kona Electric261 mi$33,55027.3 kWh$524
Kia Niro EV253 mi$39,60028.2 kWh$541

How Much Does It Cost to Charge a 2026 BYD Song Plus EV?

The 2026 BYD Song Plus EV is a compact suv with a 71.8 kWh battery pack providing an EPA-estimated range of 310 miles. At 16 cents/kWh, a full charge costs approximately $11.49. Driving 12,000 miles per year, the annual charging cost is approximately $490.

Compared to a gas vehicle averaging 27 MPG at $3.50 per gallon, the BYD Song Plus EV saves $1,066 annually in fuel costs. Over 5 years, that adds up to $5,330 in savings. With a fuel efficiency equivalent of 132 MPGe, the BYD Song Plus EV is approximately 4.9x more efficient than the average gas car.

Most BYD Song Plus EV owners charge at home using a Level 2 (240V) charger, which takes approximately 8 hours for a full charge. For road trips, the BYD Song Plus EV supports DC fast charging at up to 110 kW via its CCS port, adding approximately 7.2 miles of range per minute of charging.

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