BYD Song Plus EV Price in Saskatoon

Saskatoon is a mid-size city (280K people) in Saskatchewan, with a climate that is dry continental with very cold winters (-20 to -35°C). For EV drivers, this means the BYD Song Plus EV's rated 505 km of range becomes roughly 379 km in peak winter conditions — still enough to cover about 9 days of typical commuting (40 km/day round trip) between charges. BYD has announced no Canadian dealership location; press reports name the Greater Toronto Area first, then Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary.

Charging in Saskatchewan: SaskPower is deploying the SaskPower Public Charging Network, now with over 40 Level 3 stations — the network is still building out. For Saskatoondrivers specifically, this means you'll find charging options in and around the city, with expanding DC fast-charge coverage along main highways. The key long-distance corridor for Saskatoon drivers is Trans-Canada Highway 1 and Yellowhead Highway 16, with DC fast chargers roughly every 150 km.

EV market context: Saskatchewan has approximately 2,000 EVs registered as of late 2025, the smallest in the Prairies but growing. The BYD Song Plus EV, with an estimated starting price of $38,000 CAD, slots into the mid-size suv segment where it competes against both legacy automakers and other Chinese brands entering Canada in 2026.

Fuel vs electricity savings: A Saskatoon driver covering 20,000 km per year pays approximately $432/year to charge the BYD Song Plus EV at home (assuming $0.12/kWh and average Canadian electricity rates), compared to about $2,970/yearfor a comparable gasoline vehicle at 9 L/100 km. That's an annual saving of roughly $2,538, or $12,690 over 5 years — not counting reduced maintenance costs (no oil changes, fewer brake replacements thanks to regenerative braking).

Incentives and rebates: Saskatchewan does not currently offer a provincial EV purchase rebate. Chinese-made EVs like the BYD Song Plus EV are not eligible for the federal EVAP program (formerly iZEV), which applies only to vehicles manufactured in Canada or FTA partner countries with a final transaction value of $50,000 or less. Use our incentive calculator to model your exact Saskatoon scenario.