China Auto Daily丨BYD Unveils 2026 Song Pro DM-i with 220 km Electric Range

BYD Launches 2026 Song Pro DM-i with Extended Range and Advanced ADAS

BYD unveiled the 2026 Song Pro DM-i extended-range edition on January 10, featuring a limited-time promotional price range of RMB 99,800 to RMB 127,800 (approximately USD 14,300–18,300). The model incorporates BYD's proprietary hybrid-dedicated Blade Battery, elevating its CLTC pure electric range to 220 km. In the intelligent driving domain, the 2026 Song Pro DM-i 220KM variant is equipped with the BYD "DiPilot C-ADAS," offering users a comprehensive solution covering highway driving, urban expressways, and all-scenario parking assistance.

BYD Expands Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i Lineups with 210-km Range Variants

BYD's Ocean Network expanded its offerings on January 9, introducing two new 210-km pure electric range variants for both the 2026 Seal 05 DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i Super Edition models. The 2026 Seal 05 DM-i adds the 210KM Noble and 210KM Flagship trims, priced from RMB 89,800 to RMB 99,800 (approximately USD 12,800–14,300). The Seal 06 DM-i Super Edition introduces the 210KM Premium and 210KM Flagship configurations, with prices ranging from RMB 116,800 to RMB 126,800 (approximately USD 16,700–18,100). Leveraging the fifth-generation DM technology, the new Seal 05 DM-i variants become the industry's first A-segment plug-in hybrid sedans to surpass 210 km of pure electric range, setting a new benchmark for the category.

CPCA: China's 2025 Vehicle Retail Sales Reach 24.024 Million Units

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released data on January 9 indicating China's passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 24.024 million units, marking a 3.9% increase from 2024. In December, China's passenger vehicle retail sales reached a total of 2.276 million units, reflecting a 14.5% year-on-year decline. Specifically, December 2025 new energy passenger vehicle retail sales in the domestic market achieved 1.337 million units, growing 2.6% year-on-year and 1.2% month-on-month. Cumulative retail sales from January to December 2025 reached 12.809 million units for NEVs, representing a significant 17.6% annual growth, highlighting the segment's continued expansion amid broader market fluctuations.

CPCA's Cui Dongshu Forecasts Approximately 10% NEV Sales Growth for 2026

CPCA Secretary-General Cui Dongshu stated on January 9 that the association maintains a relatively optimistic outlook for new energy vehicle retail sales growth in 2026, projecting an increase of approximately 10%. "The NEV market achieved over 20% high-speed growth in 2025, with pure electric vehicles demonstrating particularly strong momentum, and mini EVs contributing substantially to the overall expansion," Cui noted. However, considering the impact of next year's vehicle purchase tax policies and the proportional subsidy structure of trade-in programs, the growth rate for mini EVs is expected to decelerate noticeably, which will subsequently affect the overall growth of domestic NEV retail sales in 2026.

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