Superb and Passat counterpart
BYD wants to seduce the hesitant EV driver with a real mileage eater that also comes purely electrically 105 kilometers away. It is a plug-in hybrid and with that the BYD Seal 6 DM-I is a useful family car, which also convinces through its interior space.
DM-I is therefore not entirely electric?
With the Seal 6 DM-I, BYD shows again why it is the worldwide market leader in (partly) electric vehicles. The Seal 6 DM-I is the second ‘Super Hybrid’ that the brand introduces in Europe, after the successful Seal U DM-I SUV. The most important sales argument is his combined range of up to 1,505 kilometers, thanks to a smart interplay of the electric motor and an efficient petrol engine. The system is based on BYD’s own dual fashion technology (DM-I). According to the Chinese brand, it combines the smooth and quiet character of an EV with the long -distance flexibility of a hybrid. The 1.5 liter four -cylinder combustion engine acts as a generator for the battery. Depending on the version, the Seal 6 DM-I runs to 105 km fully electric-enough for commuting or the daily city rides without a drop of gasoline.
How is it when the gasoline engine works?
However, you have to take that part about the flexible and quiet character of an EV in the previous paragraph with a grain of salt: the engine of the DM-I can be heard considerably when you give gas when the battery is almost empty. In those circumstances, the combustion engine does drift the front wheels directly and then it starts to roar down on a hard time when you depress the accelerator pedal deep. That in many other cases the engine noise does not run synchronously with the acceleration can be experienced as slightly annoying. That is because the combustion engine only responds when the battery threatens to empty. But on the highway at 120 km/h, the engine hardly hears it and the same applies to quiet driving in the city. There you mainly enjoy the advantage of the pulling power of the electric motor.
How do gasoline and electric motor work together?
Because the combustion engine usually does not interfere directly with the drive, the BYD drives smoothly and shock -free. Also nice: the transition between regenerating and the use of the brake just before you stand still in this car is hardly noticeable. The handling is comfortable and that is a bit at the expense of sportiness, but the controls are nice and direct and the thick steering wheel is comfortable in your hands.
How big is the Seal 6?
The Seal 6 DM-I comes in two body variants: a sporty lined sedan and the new Seal 6 Touring, Byd’s first station wagon in Europe. Both models are 4.84 meters long, have a generous wheelbase of 2.79 meters and share many design characteristics. This model is not really striking or special in terms of design, but that is not necessary for everyone. The rear with its light unit is distinctive with its back. The station wagon is slightly higher with 1,505 mm and offers considerably more luggage space: ranging from 500 to 1,535 liters with the rear seat flat. The coach also has practical extras such as roof rails, an electrically operated tailgate and a rear window wiper. Despite the larger back, aerodynamics remain impressive, with an air resistance coefficient of only 0.280.
Are there several motor versions?
The Seal 6 DM-I is always a PHEV, but available in two versions: boost and comfort. The boost has a smaller battery (10.08 kWh) and 135 kW system power. This version achieves the largest combined driving range: up to 1,505 km for the sedan and 1,350 km in front of the station wagon but does not go further than 50 kilometers of electric. The Comfort variant offers more power (156 kW) and a larger battery of 19 kWh, good for a maximum of 105 km pure electric.
And what about the other performance?
Accelerate both front -wheel -driven versions from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 180 km/h. The average consumption is only 1.5 l/100 km. Thanks to Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) you can connect external devices such as a coffee machine, grill or laptop to the battery pack, ideal for campers or festival goers. There is less good news for caravan tractors: the car can pull up to 750 kilograms.
Does the Seal 6 have a typical Chinese interior?
Inside, the Seal 6 DM-I makes an impression with a high-quality finished interior, lots of space and modern technology. The dashboard has a wavy design that runs into the doors and is reminiscent of the ocean theme of the exterior. Depending on the version, the central screen is 12.8 or 15.6 inches – the largest in its class. And screens, the builders of Chinese cars love that.
Then he certainly has many gadgets?
In the front there are two USB-C ports (up to 60W), in the back two more. Comfort versions also receive wireless drawers with active cooling system. The front seats are electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated, with memory function. In the back, the space is above average good, thanks in part to the flat floor. Vegan leather, mood lighting and half a panoramic roof to be opened (comfort) reinforce the luxury feeling.
What about safety equipment?
By default, seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree cameras and almost all modern driving assistance systems are present. Think of fatigue recognition, blind spot warning, lane assistance and warning for crossing traffic behind. Also Isofix and a so-called Child Presence Detection system are not missing.
When will the Seal 6 come and what does he cost?
The BYD Seal 6 DM-I can be ordered immediately, with delivery from the end of 2025. Because these hybrids are not punished with import duties, the price list already starts at € 37,990 for the sedan in Boost version. The station wagon starts at € 38,990. The more luxurious comfort versions cost € 43,990 and € 44,990 respectively. For introduction there is a launch edition with extra equipment from € 42,490 (Sedan) and € 43,490 (Touring). All models receive a six -year manufacturer’s warranty and eight years on battery and powertrain.
What’s on it?
With the Seal 6 DM-I, BYD offers a surprisingly complete alternative to those in doubt between EV and Hybrid. The combination of electrical driving, enormous range, practical usability and competitive price makes this model particularly attractive, especially in station wagon form. With his action radius this hybrid comes close to the better diesels. And in terms of driving we have nothing to complain about, apart from the beeps of something too intrusive safety systems.
What are his competitors?
The Seal 6 DM-I would like to compete with cars such as the Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat. That is also possible, because for these amounts you have a similar basic model at the VW group without any extras. The only disadvantage for BYD is that the Germans have hybrids in the house that can drive between 130 and 140 kilometers pure electrically, so considerably more than the Seal 6 DM-I.
Superb and Passat Counterpart
Byd Wants To Entice the Hesitant Ev Driver with a Real Mileage Eater that Can also Travel 105 kilometers Purely Electrically. It is a plug-in hybrid, making the byd seal 6 dm-i a useful family that also convinsces with its interior space.
So DM-I is not entirely electric?
With the seal 6 dm-i, Byd Once Again shows why it is the Global Market Leader in (partial) Electric Vehicles. The Seal 6 DM-I is the second ‘Super Hybrid’ That the Brand is introducing in Europe, After the Successful Seal U DM-I SUV. The Main Selling Point is its combined range of up to 1.505 kilometers, thanks to a smart interplay of the electric motor and an efficient gasoline engine. The System is based on byd’s own Dual Mode Technology (DM-I). Accordance to the Chinese Brand, This Combines The Smooth And Quiet Character Of An Ev With The Long-Distance Flexibility of a Hybrid. The 1.5-liter Four-Cylinder Combustion Engine Acts as a generator for the battery. Depding on the Version, the Seal 6 DM-I drives up to 105 km full-electric-Enough for Commuting or Daily City Trips Without A Drop or Gasoline.
What is it like when the gasoline engine kicks in?
However, you should take that part about the Smooth and Quiet Character of an EV in the Previous Paragraph with a Grain of Salt: The DM-i Engine Makes Itself Heard When You Accelerate When The Battery Is Almost Empty. In Those Circumstans, The Combustion Engine Does Drive The Front Wheels Directly, and then it Starts to Roar Loudly When You Press The Accelerator Pedal Deeply. The fact that the engine noise in many other cases is not synchronized with the acceleration can be experienced as slightly irritating. This is because the combustion engine only reacts when the battery threatens to run out. But on the highway at 120 km/h, The Engine is Barely Audible, and the Same Applies to Quiet Driving in the City. There you Mainly Enjoy the Benefit of the Pulling Power of the Electric Motor.
How do Gasoline and Electric Motor Work Together?
Because the Combustion Engine usual does not direct interfere with the drive, the byd drives smoothly and jerk-free. Also nice: the transition between regeneration and the use of the brake just before you stop is hardly noticeable with this car. The Road Holding is comfortable, which is a Bit at the Expense of Sportiness, But The Steering is Fine and Direct and the Thick Steering Wheel Feels Good in Your Hands.
How big is the seal 6?
The Seal 6 DM-I Comes in Two Body Variants: A Sporty Sedan and the New Seal 6 Touring, Byd’s First Station Wagon in Europe. Both Models are 4.84 meters Long, have a generous wheelbase of 2.79 meters and share many design features. This model is not really striking or special in Terms of Design, but that is not necessary for everyone. What Is Distinctive is the Rear With Its Light Unit Running from Left to Right. The Station Wagon is Slightly Higher at 1.505 mm and sacrifices Considerably more LugGage Space: Ranging from 500 to 1,535 Liters with the Rear Seats Folded Down. The Touring also has practical extras such roof rails, an electrically operated tailgate and a rear window wiper. The Aerodynamics Remain Impressive Despite The Larger Rear, With A Drag Coefficient of Only 0.280.
Are there multiple engine versions?
The Seal 6 DM-I is Always A PHEV, But is available in Two Versions: Boost and Comfort. The Boost Has a Smaller Battery (10.08 kWh) and 135 KW System Power. This Version Achieves the Largest Combined Driving Range: Up to 1.505 km for the sedan and 1.350 km for the station wagon, but does not go further than 50 kilometers electrically. The comfort version sacrifices more power (156 kW) and a larger battery or 19 kWh, good for a maximum or 105 km purely electric.
What about the other performances?
Does the seal 6 have a typical Chinese interior?
Inside, The Seal 6 DM-I Impresses with a High-Quality Finished Interior, Plenty of Space and Modern Technology. The dashboard has a wavy design that continues into the doors and is reminiscent of the ocean theme of the exterior. Depding on the Version, The Central Screen is 12.8 OR 15.6 Inches in Size – The Largest in its class. And screens, The Builders of Chinese Cars Love Them.
Then it certainly has a lot of gadgets?
There are two USB-C Ports (Up to 60W) in The Front, and Two More in the Back. Comfort versions also get wireless charging with an active cooling system. The Front Seats Are Electrically Adjustable, Heated and Ventilated, With Memory Function. In The Back, The Space, Above Average, Partly Thanks to The Flat Floor is. Vegan Leather, Ambient Lighting and a partial Open Panoramic Roof (Comfort) Enhance the Feeling of Luxury.
What about the safety equipment?
Seven Airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control, 360-Degree Cameras and Almost All Modern Driving Assistance Systems Are Standard. This includes Fatigue Recognition, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance and Warning for Cross Traffic Behind. ISOFIX and A SO-Called Child Presence Detection System are also included.
When is the seal 6 coming and what does it cost?
The Byd Seal 6 DM-I Can Be Ordered Imediately, With Delivery from the End Of 2025. Because thesis Hybrids are not penalized With Import Duties, The Price List Already Starts at € 37.990 For The Sedan in Boost Version. The Station Wagon Starts at € 38.990. The More Luxurious Comfort Versions Cost € 43.990 and € 44.990 Respectively. For the introduction there is a launch edition with extra equipment from € 42,490 (sedan) and € 43,490 (touring). All Models Get Six Years of Factory Warranty and Eight Years on Battery and Powertrain.
What is all on it?
With the seal 6 dm-i, byd sacrifices a surprisingly complete alternative for those who hesitation between Ev and Hybrid. The Combination of Electric Driving Comfort, Hogerous Range, Practical Usability and Competitive Price Makes This Model Partularly Attractive, Especial in Station Wagon Form. With itss range, this hybrid comes close to the better diesels. And in Terms of Driving we have nothing to complain about, separate from the beeps of somewhat intrusive safety systems.
What are its competitors?
The Seal 6 DM-I would like to compete with Cars Such as the Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat. That is also Possible, because these for these amounts you will at most have a comparable basic model Without Any Extras at the vw group. The Only Disadvantage for BYD is that the Germans Have Hybrids That Can Drive Between 130 and 140 kilometers Purely Electrically, Considerably More Than The Seal 6 DM-I.