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BYD Song Charging Guide: Home and Fast Charging Times

Battery options, AC and DC charging times, and why a professional installation matters for BYD Song owners.

3 May 2026 · 2 min read

The BYD Song family is offered with several battery sizes and chemistries, which affects charging times. These figures are typical of versions sold in the region; check your car's documentation for its exact specification.

Specifications

  • Batteries: roughly 59, 72 or 87 kWh, NCM or Blade LFP depending on version.
  • AC charging: 7–11 kW.
  • DC fast charging: roughly 60–140 kW.
  • Range: about 400–520 km depending on version.

AC charging (0–100% at 11 kW)

BatteryTime
~59 kWh~5.5 h
~72 kWh~6.5 h
~87 kWh~8 h

DC fast charging (20–80%)

BatteryChargerTime
~59 kWh60 kW~30 min
~72 kWh140 kW~35–40 min
~87 kWh140 kW~40 min

Why installation quality matters

  • An accurate load assessment prevents overheating and nuisance tripping.
  • Protected cable routing from the board to the parking bay.
  • Proper earthing protects the car, charger and people.
  • Correct breakers and residual-current protection for EV charging.
  • Warranty coverage for both the charger and the electrical work.
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