BYD continues to expand its product family by offering different models at different prices to meet the needs of different customers. For example, the Chinese manufacturer introduced the Seal EV in July 2022, which was well-received by users. In response to the demand for a longer-range version, the company recently announced the Seal DM-i version. This model has excited EV enthusiasts, and the first mass-produced cars have rolled off the line. Here are the details…
BYD Seal DM-i First Mass-Produced Cars Roll Off the Line, Monthly Production Capacity of 30,000 Units Expected
The BYD Seal DM-i is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that was first announced in China in July 2023. It is based on the BYD Seal, but it has a gasoline engine that helps to extend the car’s range. Now, BYD’s first mass-produced Seal DM-i cars have officially rolled off the line at the company’s Zhengzhou plant. The vehicle is scheduled to be officially launched in the third quarter of this year, with a price range of 180,000 to 250,000 yuan.
The BYD Seal DM-i will be equipped with two powertrain options: the XiaoYun plug-in hybrid specific 1.5L high-efficiency engine and the XiaoYun plug-in hybrid-specific turbocharged 1.5T engine. Both options are paired with an EHS hybrid system and a dedicated high-power blade battery for hybrids.
The vehicle will mainly run on electric power, with the engine efficiently charging and assisting in driving when necessary. This all-condition vehicle boasts a fuel consumption of 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. It is the only plug-in hybrid sedan in its class that offers a pure electric range of 200km, according to BYD’s official statement. The interior design of the vehicle was also revealed in the shares made by BYD.
So was there really a need for a hybrid model?
Actually, the answer to this question may vary depending on your region. As you know, electric vehicle technology requires a serious infrastructure. For example, while the fuel tank of a fossil fuel-powered car can be filled in minutes, this is not the case with EVs. Unfortunately, even with fast charging technology, this process takes much longer, and the infrastructure is very important to use a fully electric vehicle. That’s why it’s still very important for manufacturers like BYD to produce hybrid or fossil fuel-powered vehicles like the Seal DM-i.
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