Does the Song Plus DM-i come with a charging station?
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The Song Plus DM-i 51km version does not come with a charging station, but the 110km version does. There may be regional differences, and whether it is included depends on the local 4S dealership. If a charging station is provided, you will need to install it yourself, provided you have your own parking space and approval from the property management of your residential area. The Song Plus DM-i comes with a 16A 3.3KW home charging station, while the actual charging power of the Song Plus DM-i ranges between 2.6kw and 3.2kw, with an average of 3kw. Therefore, the charging time using this station is: for the Song Plus DM-i 51km version, from 0 to full charge, 8.3kwh ÷ 3kw = 2.7 hours; for the Song Plus DM-i 110km version, the battery capacity is 18kwh, so the time from 0 to full charge is 18kwh ÷ 3kw = 6 hours. In addition to using the home charging station, the Song Plus DM-i can also be charged using the 10A plug 1.5KW portable charger provided by the manufacturer, which can be plugged directly into a standard household socket. However, the charging speed is relatively slow, with an actual charging power of about 1.5KW, meaning it charges 1.5kWh per hour. The charging time using the portable charger is: for the BYD Song Plus DM-i 51km version, from 0 to full charge, 8.3kwh ÷ 1.5kw = 5.5 hours; for the 110km version, from 0 to full charge, 18.3kwh ÷ 1.5kw = 12.2 hours.
When I bought my car, I also cared about whether a charging pile would be included. For the Song PLUS DM-i plug-in hybrid, BYD does provide a complimentary charging pile, but the specifics depend on the promotional policy at the time of purchase. Last year, when my friend took delivery of the car, they received a 7kW wall-mounted charging pile, which included 30 meters of basic installation service. It's important to note that this offer is usually for the first owner and requires proof of a fixed parking spot and property management approval for installation. The installation team will conduct an on-site inspection of the electrical circuit, and additional wiring beyond 30 meters will incur extra costs. I recommend clarifying this with the salesperson before taking delivery and, ideally, including the charging pile offer in the purchase contract for security. After using it, I found the charging speed to be quite fast, taking about five hours to fully charge.
As a new owner of the Song PLUS DM-i for three months, I can clearly say that this car comes with a factory-installed charging pile. When I purchased the car, the salesperson explicitly stated that it was included with the vehicle, but the installation process was more complicated than expected. First, you need to confirm that the parking space can accommodate the installation and get approval from the property management with a stamped agreement. The installation company will first inspect the location of the meter, and if the cable exceeds 30 meters, you'll need to pay extra. The included charging pile is a 7 kW AC unit with a card-swipe anti-theft feature. In practice, I found that the plug-in hybrid's small battery charges fully in about three hours. I recommend scheduling the installation on the day you pick up the car, as the waiting list is quite long now. By the way, the charging pile comes with a two-year warranty, and the installation process is professional.
The Song PLUS DMI does come with a charging device. It includes a BYD-manufactured wall-mounted charging pile with a 7kW power output. However, installation comes with conditions: you must have a property-owned parking space or a long-term leased parking spot, and the property management must provide a consent letter. The free installation service covers cables within 30 meters; any additional length will incur extra costs. It's advisable to confirm the promotion details with the dealer before purchase, as during promotional periods, the standard charger might be upgraded to a high-end model with an LCD screen. The charging pile comes with a two-year warranty, and daily use requires attention to moisture prevention. Although the plug-in hybrid's battery capacity isn't large, the original charger is significantly faster than a standard socket, typically taking only three to four hours to fully charge.
