What is the fuel consumption of the BYD Song Pro with air conditioning on?
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BYD Song Pro fuel consumption with air conditioning on: 10.28L/100km. Below is relevant information about BYD's fuel consumption: BYD Song Pro combined fuel consumption: According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's combined fuel consumption data, the BYD Song Pro's combined fuel consumption is 8.9L/100km. Introduction to the BYD Song Pro: The Song Pro is a compact SUV under BYD, with a wheelbase of 2712 mm, and length, width, and height dimensions of 4650 mm, 1860 mm, and 1700 mm respectively. The Song Pro series all use a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.
The fuel consumption of the Song Pro does increase when the air conditioning is on, depending on the version. My 1.5L DM-i hybrid version consumes around 5.2-5.8L per 100km in summer traffic with the AC on. Last month on the highway with auto fan at 25°C, it showed 5.1L per 100km, which is not much different from not using the AC. The most fuel-intensive scenario is slow city commuting, where the AC compressor runs continuously, making the engine start-stop more frequent. I always keep the energy flow display on, and you can see the electricity consumption spike when the AC is on, but thankfully the engine replenishes the power in time. It's recommended to set the temperature above 24°C, as auto mode is more fuel-efficient than manual high fan speed. Also, try to avoid using the AC for windshield defogging, as it's a major fuel drain.
As a hybrid owner who has conducted multiple real-world tests, the BYD Song Pro DM-i shows remarkable restraint in fuel consumption increase when using air conditioning. During 60 km/h urban expressway cruising, running AC at 23°C consumes only 0.5L more fuel per hour compared to no AC, translating to approximately 5.3L/100km. However, when entering the vehicle after exposure to 40°C extreme heat, fuel consumption may temporarily spike to 8L for the first ten minutes until cabin temperature stabilizes. A fuel-saving tip: Avoid immediate AC use upon startup - ventilate by opening windows for two minutes before closing them and activating AC. For long trips, using seat ventilation instead of lower temperature settings can save nearly 1L of fuel (26°C vs 22°C setting). Maintaining battery charge above 70% ensures the AC primarily uses electricity rather than engine power.
