The BYD Seal DM-i is an compact executive sedan manufactured by BYD Auto. The Seal DM-i is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or Extended Range EV (EREV) and was introduced on Auto Shanghai as the Destroyer 07 prototype in April 2023.
Overview
The BYD Seal DM-i was originally called the Destroyer 07 and was planned to be the third product of the Warship Series model line. However, plans were changed in July 2023 just months before launch and the vehicle was launched as the Seal DM-i instead. At the same time, the manufacturer presented official photos of the passenger cabin, which has a design identical to other models of the Chinese company. The central element of the dashboard is the 15.6-inch touchscreen of the multimedia system.
The stylistic design by Wolfgang Egger was maintained in the next generation of aesthetics already known from the electric Seal, distinguished, among others, muscular wheel arches, slim roofline and boomerang-shaped headlights. The rear lamps took the shape of water drops, dominating the band in the composition with a chrome strip.
The Seal DM-i was created mainly with the Chinese market in mind, positioning it in the range as a cheaper alternative to the older and more luxurious related Han. The start of sales of the hybrid model began on 6 September.
Specifications
Unlike the fully electric Seal, the Seal DM-i is a plug-in hybrid car. The combustion-electric drive system consists of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a power of 130 HP, supported by an electric motor. The proprietary "Blade Battery" battery is offered in two variants that allow the user to travel 120 or 200 kilometers on a single charge in purely electric mode.