It is undeniable that the current position of BYD in the domestic new energy market segment is still quite high, but it has not formed a monopoly situation, so there are many players who can compete with BYD. The AION V PLUS from EAN, in the field of compact electric SUV, has formed a confrontation with BYD' s Song PLUS EV. Recently, many friends asked about these two cars how to choose the problem, so today we will take them both as an example, to see how the performance of AION and BYD in this field, in the end?
BYD Song plus EV price: the same price, but the models are very different
Before the formal comparison, let's take a look at the basic information of the two cars, AION V PLUS currently offers a variety of models to choose from, and divided into five-seat and seven-seat two seating layout, Song PLUS EV is only two configurations, relatively narrow selection. In this article, we choose to compare the two configurations with similar prices, the specific models are the AION V 2023 PLUS 70 Smart Technology Edition of 199,800 yuan and the Song PLUS EV 2021 Flagship of 197,800 yuan, the difference between the two models is only 2,000 yuan.
Stylistically, the gap between the two models is still relatively large, AION V PLUS and Song PLUS EV both use a closed front design, but the AION V PLUS has a more angular front end, and the headlights use a more unique upper and lower separation design, looks quite sharp. The front end of the Song PLUS EV is a more traditional design, and the family-style dragon face design is also more recognizable, but with less personality than the AION V PLUS.
On the side, the AION V PLUS continues the sharpness and personality of the front end, with a dual color body, hidden door handles and sharp wheels, creating a better sense of sportiness overall. In contrast, the side of the Song PLUS EV looks more like a family SUV, with a curved waistline, five-spoke wheels, and metal trim around the windows, creating a good sense of refinement.
In the rear, the AION V PLUS is more "restrained", with a high center of gravity design, and the more recognizable is the triangular-shaped taillights. The tail lights of the Song PLUS EV are also recognizable, and the letter logo on the rear and the silver-gray rear surround package also enhance the texture of the rear, and the two cars have their own characteristics.
Back to the interior, AION V PLUS overall interior design is simple and generous, the layout is also relatively clear, looks quite atmospheric. The entire interior area is more visually striking is the two large screens, its full LCD instrumentation and central control screen size reached 12.3 inches and 15.6 inches respectively. Of course, these two screens are not just for decoration, the entire UI design is relatively clear and delicate, narrow bezel design is also in line with the mainstream of the moment. Functionality, a variety of entertainment systems, most of the practical functions can be found, the overall expandability is also relatively strong.
BYD Song plus EV interior: is it big enough as a compact SUV?
The interior of Song PLUS EV adopts the unified design of the family, and the materials and workmanship are also the proper performance at this price point. After the color blocking interior with metal trim and piano baking varnish trim, the sense of class of the whole interior is guaranteed. The size of its full LCD instrumentation is 12.3 inches, and the center screen is 12.8 inches, which is smaller than AION V PLUS. At the same time, it is equipped with DiLink 3.0 intelligent network system, which is also more powerful and has good practicality.
As for the configuration of the car, let's look at the active safety and auxiliary configuration first. Both AION V PLUS and Song PLUS EV are equipped with lane departure warning, forward collision warning, active braking, lane keeping assist system, rear parking radar and full-speed adaptive cruise control; on top of that, AION V PLUS has more fatigue driving tips than Song PLUS EV, and Song PLUS EV has more rear traffic warning than AION V PLUS.
Other features on both models are equipped with both a power rear tailgate, power rear tailgate position memory, remote start, wireless charging for cell phones, power adjustable/heated/ventilated front seats, memory for the main driver's seat, and adaptive high and low beam. The lumbar adjustment of the driver's seat, roadside assistance service and rain-sensing wipers are only available on the AION V PLUS. Remote control for moving the vehicle, built-in driving recorder, multi-color ambient lighting, rain and fog mode for the headlights, automatic anti-glare for the interior rear-view mirror, privacy glass for the rear and multi-layer acoustic glass for the front are only available on the Song PLUS EV.
The AION V PLUS and the Song PLUS EV, which are also compact SUVs, have relatively obvious differences in size. The length, width and height of the vehicle are 4650x1920x1720mm for the AION V PLUS and 4705x1890x1680mm for the Song PLUS EV, while the wheelbase is 2830mm and 2765mm for the AION V PLUS and Song PLUS EV respectively. This means that there will be some differences in space between the two cars.
Taking a 180cm tall person as an example, after adjusting the main driver's seat of both cars to the lowest level and adjusting the suitable driving posture, the head space of AION V PLUS and Song PLUS EV were left with one fist and four fingers and one fist and one finger respectively. After shifting to the second row, the AION V PLUS has one fist and three fingers and two fists of head and leg space left, while the Song PLUS EV has four fingers and two fists of head and leg space left. From a comprehensive point of view, the AION V PLUS does have certain advantages.
As a electric SUV, AION V plus is indeed better than BYD Song plus EV
Finally, let's take a look at the performance and range performance of the AION V PLUS and the Song PLUS EV. In terms of performance, both vehicles use permanent magnet/synchronous electric motors and are driven in front-wheel drive. In terms of parameters, the AION V PLUS has a maximum power of 165kW and a maximum torque of 350N-m, while the Song PLUS EV has a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 280N-m. From the perspective of the parameters, the AION V PLUS has a clear advantage in performance, but of course the actual performance has to be tested.
For AION V PLUS, we use the actual test data of 2021 PLUS 80 Smart Technology Edition, which is equipped with the same power as the comparison model in this article, as a reference, while the Song PLUS EV happens to be tested as the comparison model in this article. From the above data, the 0-100km/h acceleration, braking distance and elk test entry speed of the AION V PLUS are better than the Song PLUS EV.
As for the range, the AION V PLUS is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 71.8kWh, which can achieve a pure electric range of 500km. The Song PLUS EV is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 71.7kWh and has a pure electric range of 505km. In terms of charging time, the fast charging time for both vehicles is 0.5 hours, while the slow charging time for AION V PLUS is not announced and the slow charging time for Song PLUS EV is 10.2 hours. It can be seen that in terms of range, the performance of the two cars is no different.
Final Summary:
Through a comprehensive comparison, we can see that the AION V PLUS has a more obvious advantage over the Song PLUS EV in terms of body space and power output, while the Song PLUS EV is more richly equipped than the AION V PLUS. In other words, the former may be more suitable for users with requirements for power and comfort, while the latter has higher requirements for the configuration of friends. If it were me, I would be more inclined to choose AION V PLUS, after all, what I want to see in an SUV is a lot of space, and this is really better than the Song PLUS EV.
