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Rent the BYD Song Plus in Dubai

Do you have to plug it in? No. That is the short answer, and it is the reason the Song Plus works as a rental.

BYD's DM-i system runs on battery power when there is charge available and switches to the petrol engine when there is not. Plug it in overnight and your Dubai commute costs almost nothing to run. Skip charging entirely and it behaves like a normal, efficient petrol SUV. There is no scenario where the car becomes a problem.

What it costs to run

This is where the Song Plus earns its place on the fleet. Charged, it covers typical city distances on electricity alone — regenerative braking tops the battery up every time you slow down, which suits Dubai's stop-start traffic well. Over a month of city driving, the fuel saving against a comparable petrol SUV is substantial.

On longer runs the petrol engine takes over seamlessly through the e-CVT, and you refuel exactly as you would any other car. The full picture on hybrid running costs is worth reading if you are weighing a monthly rental.

Space and specification

At 4.78m long on a 2.77m wheelbase, the Song Plus sits in the compact-to-mid SUV segment. Five adults travel comfortably, and the boot holds 425 litres, expanding to 1,440 litres with the rear seats folded.

The cabin is built around a floating centre console with double-layer storage and BYD's rotating central touchscreen. Standard 19-inch alloy wheels, double U-shaped LED headlights, lane keeping assist, emergency braking and adaptive cruise control are all included.

At a glance

• Powertrain: 1.5L petrol + electric motor, e-CVT, Blade LFP battery
• Boot: 425 litres, 1,440 litres with seats folded
• Length: 4.78m — fits standard Dubai parking bays comfortably
• Charging: optional, not required
• Best for: families, daily commuters, high-mileage monthly rentals

Compare it against the rest of the hybrid range or read our roundup of the best hybrid SUVs in the UAE.

Book your BYD Song Plus online today.