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Sedan PHEV BYD brand

BYD Seal 06 DM I

$14,000 starting price (ex-factory China)

BYD Seal 06 DM I — Sedan (PHEV) exterior view

Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 · source

120 km
Range (CLTC)
15.87 kWh
Battery capacity
120 kW
Drive power
7.9s
0-100 km/h
180 km/h
Top speed
3h 25m
Fast charge

Entity Snapshot

The BYD Seal 06 DM I is a sedan PHEV from BYD, listed from $14,000 ex-factory. CLTC range is 120 km from a 15.87 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.

Trim / versionStandard (base)
BatteryLFP (Blade) · 15.87 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)120 km / N/A
Drive power120 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)3h 25m
Reference price≈ $14,000 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain

Drive layoutFWD
Motor typePMSM (single motor)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power120 kW
Torque210 Nm
0–100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed180 km/h

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length4830 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1495 mm
Wheelbase2790 mm
Curb weight1660 kg
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
13.54 m³
Length grade
compact–midsize
40HQ units (rack/crate)
2 units estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Technology

Battery typeLFP (Blade)
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpN/A
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link
BrakesFront ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)N/A
Drive architectureFWD
Motor typePMSM (single motor)
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A

Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

Export notes

Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.

Data Sources & Verification

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
  • ✓ Certification & HS code classification
China EV Mart estimate
  • ≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
  • ≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value

Data source: China EV Mart catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21

Specifications

Brand BYD
Body type Sedan
Powertrain PHEV
Family / nameplate Seal 06
Currency USD
Price basis China ex-factory reference price
Price (ex-factory) $14,000
Range (CLTC) 120 km
Battery 15.87 kWh
Battery type LFP (Blade)
Battery thermal management Liquid cooling
Drive layout FWD
Motor type PMSM (single motor)
Motor power 120 kW
Torque 210 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.9 s
Top speed 180 km/h
Efficiency 11.1 kWh/100km
Fast charge 3h 25m
Length 4830 mm
Width 1875 mm
Height 1495 mm
Wheelbase 2790 mm
Curb weight 1660 kg
Front suspension MacPherson strut
Rear suspension Multi-link
Brakes Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Charging interface GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export) Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment language Chinese / English
Certification notes EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.
HS code 870340
Data tier Tier 2

Byd Seal 06 DM I (starting at $14,000) is a Sedan from BYD.

  • Battery: 15.87 kWh
  • Motor power: 120 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 7.9 s

Overview

The BYD Seal 06 DM I is a sedan plug-in hybrid with front-wheel-drive from BYD. It carries a CLTC-rated range of 120 km and a top speed of 180 km/h. This sedan plug-in hybrid is positioned as an affordable-end import, from $14,000 ex-factory. On landed cost for this sedan plug-in hybrid, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty; Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +34.9% over base (≈ $18,880 landed). The sedan plug-in hybrid profile suits private buyers and ride-hailing operators prioritizing price-to-spec value.

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Author: Wei Wang (EV & Battery Industry Analyst) · Chengguang Energy · Updated 2026-09-05 · Contact