For the Chinese-market 2027 AION i60 range extender and the Song Pro DM-i Feichi 301 km version, the i60 has the longer published CLTC electric range: 350 km versus 301 km, a 49 km margin, or about 16.3% relative to the Song Pro figure. AION also specifies a substantial 45.37 kWh battery for this i60. Additional CLTC electric range gives the i60 more rated headroom. The comparison supports a positive electric-use proposition; it does not establish a battery-capacity lead, a road-test distance or lower real-world consumption. [S4][S5]
A 49 km CLTC margin is a specific electric-range strength
A household considering these two electrified SUVs can begin with a clearly bounded result. AION's official 2027 table lists 350 km CLTC electric range for the range extender. Xinhua's original launch report identifies a 301 km CLTC Song Pro DM-i Feichi version, alongside a separate 220 km version. Using the 301 km car keeps the comparison focused on the longer-range Feichi option in that report. [S4][S5]
Both figures concern electric travel and carry the CLTC label. Subtracting 301 from 350 gives 49 km; dividing that margin by 301 gives approximately 16.3%. This is a comparison of published ratings, with the procedure and vehicle identity preserved.
| Measure | 2027 AION i60 range extender | Song Pro DM-i Feichi 301 km version |
|---|---|---|
| Reference market | China | China |
| Published electric range | 350 km CLTC | 301 km CLTC |
| Electric-range margin | 49 km more; approximately 16.3% | Reference value for the calculation |
| Battery energy | 45.37 kWh in AION’s official table | No unverified capacity is assigned here |
| Other i60 rating | 280 km WLTC electric | Not substituted into the CLTC comparison |
| Evidence date | Official 2027 table reviewed 26 October 2026 | Xinhua report dated 23 April 2026, covering the 22 April launch |
The margin is manufacturer-rated headroom, not a measured difference on a shared road route. A battery-capacity difference would require BYD’s capacity for this precise version. [S4][S5]
The i60 combines substantial storage with the longer CLTC rating
AION's table confirms both parts of the i60 proposition: a 45.37 kWh energy store and a 350 km CLTC electric rating. It also lists a 280 km WLTC electric figure for the range-extended version. Showing both procedures is useful because it explains why different published range numbers can describe the same powertrain without being interchangeable. [S5]
The 350-versus-301 comparison uses CLTC on both sides. It should not be reconstructed using the i60's WLTC row or a different Song Pro trim. Battery capacity remains another measure again: it describes stored energy, while rated distance reflects the vehicle and test procedure. A longer rating alone cannot establish which car uses less electricity on an actual journey.
The positive ownership implication is still clear. The i60 offers substantial electrical storage and additional rated travel capability in the selected comparison. Our main i60 and Song Pro comparison gives the wider model context, while AION's September launch article provides the contemporaneous introduction of the updated battery proposition. [S1]
Electric distance and total distance answer different questions
A range extender adds another source of energy alongside the rechargeable battery. A plug-in hybrid similarly combines a rechargeable electrical system with an engine within its particular propulsion design. Both therefore require more than one distance figure to explain their usefulness. The battery-oriented question concerns electric travel; the combined-energy question concerns a different operating proposition.
GAC's separate September discussion identifies a 1,738 km total-range claim for the updated 2027 i60 range extender, also listed as CLTC total range in AION's configuration table. That is distinct from AION's electric-range claim and should not replace it in a battery-only comparison. A meaningful table can show both categories, provided each number retains its energy mode and stated procedure. [S3][S5]
For an owner, the distinction is practical rather than academic. A car may suit a long route because another energy source is available, while the household may still prefer to complete its shorter regular trips using charged electricity. Assess both capabilities in the roles they are intended to serve.
The 301 km Feichi version is the relevant Song Pro benchmark
Xinhua's 23 April report describes two Feichi electric-range versions, 220 km and 301 km, across four launch configurations. The stronger like-for-like statement therefore uses the 301 km alternative, rather than choosing a shorter-range trim to make the numerical difference appear larger. The report explicitly labels the 301 km figure CLTC. [S4]
BYD's current product destination confirms the DM-i Feichi model family and provides its configuration entry. A current purchasing comparison should still match the precise offered grade, because later changes and local sales packages can affect what a buyer orders. Here, the 301 km evidence is identified honestly as original launch reporting. [S2]
The resulting conclusion is appropriately specific: the selected i60 has a 49 km CLTC electric-rating advantage over the reported 301 km Feichi version. No additional battery-capacity superiority is assumed. Additional CLTC electric range gives the i60 more rated headroom.
Charging opportunity determines how useful the battery becomes
Consider two households that cover similar weekly distance. One can connect the car reliably at home; the other depends on stops arranged around appointments. Their total mileage may be alike, but the practical value of additional stored energy differs because the distance between convenient charging opportunities differs.
The extra 49 km of stated CLTC distance can be attractive when a household values more rated headroom between connections. It is not a promise of an extra 49 km under every road condition. The useful record is a sequence of journeys: departure, arrival, available connection and the next planned trip. Mark the longer intervals and the reserve the household wants to retain. This produces a practical requirement that can be compared with the chosen vehicle's capabilities. It also makes clear why a full laboratory rating should not be treated as the amount of road distance every driver can schedule without margin.
Our i60 battery and propulsion-choice guide examines the relationship between charging access and version selection. The large battery's appeal is strongest when it serves those longer intervals within an otherwise convenient charging routine.
A demonstration should explain the energy state clearly
When comparing the cars, ask the retailer to demonstrate the displays used to identify battery charge, selected energy mode and the status of charging. Learn which information is a remaining-distance estimate and which is a direct indication of charge. That helps the driver understand how the vehicle communicates its changing energy state.
The next step is to identify the controls for the delivered grade and the instructions governing their use. A buyer should be able to understand the vehicle without relying on a salesperson's general description of the nameplate. This is especially valuable in a family car used by more than one driver.
No part of this exercise establishes a measured consumption or a road-test result. Its purpose is to connect the published battery proposition with the owner's ability to use it confidently. The i60's capacity and version choices become more valuable when the household can understand the operating arrangement and repeat a workable routine.
Additional CLTC electric range gives the i60 more rated headroom.
The precise positive result is a 350 km versus 301 km CLTC electric rating for the selected Chinese-market versions. That gives the i60 49 km of additional rated capability, while its 45.37 kWh battery provides a concrete large-energy-store proposition. These are useful strengths for a household looking to organise more regular travel around charging. [S4][S5]
A final buying judgment should connect those specifications with charging access, passenger requirements and the actual local offer. Additional CLTC electric range gives the i60 more rated headroom. The figure is a clear starting point for the comparison; a real route, load and operating pattern determine how much of that capability the household experiences in use.
Questions about the 350 km and 301 km comparison
Which has the longer CLTC electric rating? The selected 2027 i60 range extender is rated at 350 km, versus the Song Pro DM-i Feichi 301 km version covered by Xinhua. The difference is 49 km, approximately 16.3% of 301 km. [S4][S5]
Does the 280 km i60 figure contradict 350 km? They are different procedures: the official table lists 280 km WLTC and 350 km CLTC for the range extender. Use the CLTC row in this comparison.
Does the i60 have a larger battery than that Song Pro? Its own 45.37 kWh capacity is verified. A capacity advantage requires the precise BYD pack figure, so one is not asserted here.
Is the 1,738 km number electric range? It is the i60's CLTC total-range claim using its combined energy proposition. It remains separate from the electric-only comparison and from achieved road-test distance. [S5]
Sources & references
- [S1] 2027 i60 launch informationGAC AION · 24 September 2026 manufacturer announcement; 45.37 kWh and 350 km refer to the updated range-extended version, not every i60. These are published claims rather than this publication’s road-test measurements.
- [S2] Song Pro DM-i Feichi model and configuration entryBYD China · Chinese-market DM-i Feichi product and configuration entry, reviewed 26 October 2026. A numerical range or capacity margin requires the exact selected grade; no Song Pro battery-capacity figure is asserted here.
- [S3] AION i60 model update within the 2026 AQR reportGAC Group · 16 September 2026 report separately describes the 2027 update and its 1,738 km total-range claim. Earlier-model figures elsewhere on the page remain separate.
- [S4] Song Pro DM-i Feichi launches with 301 km electric rangeXinhua · Original report published 23 April 2026 about the 22 April launch. Explicitly identifies 220 km and 301 km versions, with 301 km stated as CLTC. Used as launch reporting, not a fresh extraction of BYD’s configuration table.
- [S5] 2027 AION i60 official six-grade configurationGAC AION · Manufacturer table reviewed 26 October 2026: range extender 45.37 kWh, 350 km CLTC electric / 280 km WLTC electric and 1,738 km CLTC total. Procedures and energy modes remain separate.
This is a source-based editorial guide, not a first-hand road test. Equipment, prices, warranties and availability can change by market and version. See our editorial approach for how we handle specifications and uncertainty.
