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The SEAL U DM-i is BYD’s first PHEV with BYD’s Super Dual Mode Technology in Europe. European deliveries will start in June, while UK deliveries will begin in Autumn 2024.
BYD Super DM Technology allows for minimal reliance on fuel and when the battery is fully charged and switched to EV mode, the vehicle becomes pure-electric. When State Of Charge (SOC) is low, it transforms into an ultra-low fuel consumption hybrid vehicle alleviating concerns about electric range.
There are 3 trim-versions of BYD SEAL U DM-i: Design, Comfort and Boost. ‘Design’ features two high-power electric motors and a BYD Blade Battery, complemented by the in house developed 1.5L four-cylinder turbo powered petrol engine.
The Boost and Comfort-trim versions are offered with a 1.5L hybrid engine producing 72 kW to and a high-power electric motor. Boost features the same 18.3 kWh Blade Battery as Design. The Comfort trim-version has a larger BYD Blade Battery offering an electric range of 78 miles.
Design has a full electric driving range of 43 miles (WLTP) securing a range of 540 miles (WLTP), Boost version offers 50 miles pure electric range, a total range of 671 miles (WLTP) while Comfort, which will be available after the summer, has an electric range of 78 miles securing a total range of more than 684 miles (WLTP).
The engine charges the battery, between 25 to 70% so electric driving is always available.
BYD SEAL U DM-i is characterized by its X-shaped front end with a rounded and curved design. The U-shaped headlights fit seamlessly into the hood, creating a distinctive identity exclusive to the Ocean aesthetics design language.
SEAL U DM-i will be available in five colours: Delan Black, Time Grey, Snow White, Tian Qing (Blue) and Boundless Cloud.
Pricing will be announced in the run-up to the market launch.