BYD Launches the Plug-in Hybrid SEAL U DM-i SUV in Europe

China's BYD has launched the SEAL U DM-i in Europe. The Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHEV) features BYD’s Super DM (Dual Mode) Technology.

The D-segment Family SUV will be available as from this summer for European customers.

Super DM offers energy efficiency and low fuel consumption.

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 removing concerns about electric range. 

SEAL U DM-i in Design-trim features two high-power electric motors (150 kW front and 120 kW rear) and an efficient 18.3 kWh BYD Blade Battery, complemented by the 1.5L four-cylinder turbo powered petrol engine producing 96 kW to work in conjunction with the two electric motors.

The four-wheel-drive Design version has a full electric driving range of 43 miles (WLTP) securing a range of 540 miles (WLTP).

The front wheel powered Boost version offers 50 miles pure electric range, securing a total range of 671 miles (WLTP). 

The total system max power is 238 kW and the total max torque 550 Nm.

The model has a four-wheel-drive configuration.

In s press release, BYD states: 'BYD SEAL U DM-i combines power and efficiency for every journey. With a system total power of up to 238 kW, expect a dynamic driving experience with high power performance; fast acceleration and agile responsiveness. In terms of acceleration time BYD SEAL U DM-i sets the pace. With a staggering 0-62 mph acceleration in just 5.9 seconds the SEAL U DM-i Design is much faster than similar fuel vehicles'.

It adds: 'Providing an exceptional personalized connected experience, the Intelligent Cockpit System also offers a 4G connection, integrated Spotify and HERE navigation, smartphone integration via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and intelligent voice control that can be activated with the voice command “Hi BYD”. The system uses Over-The-Air (OTA) updates to keep itself fully up to date'.

BYD Europe is headquartered in the Netherlands and is the first overseas branch of BYD Group,