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Sedan PHEV BYD brand

BYD Seal 07 DM I

$21,100 starting price (ex-factory China)

BYD Seal 07 DM I — Sedan (PHEV) exterior view

Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 · source

125 km
Range (CLTC)
17.6 kWh
Battery capacity
160 kW
Drive power
8s
0-100 km/h
185 km/h
Top speed

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Entity Snapshot

The BYD Seal 07 DM I is a sedan PHEV from BYD, listed from $21,100 ex-factory. CLTC range is 125 km from a 17.6 kWh pack with 160 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.

Trim / versionStandard (base)
BatteryLFP (Blade) · 17.6 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)125 km / N/A
Drive power160 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)N/A
FOB reference price≈ $21,100 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain & Architecture

Drive layoutFWD
Motor typePMSM (single motor)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power160 kW
Torque260 Nm
0–100 km/h8 s
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpN/A
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link
BrakesFront ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)N/A

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

Length4995 mm
Width1900 mm
Height1495 mm
Wheelbase2900 mm
Curb weight1850 kg
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
14.19 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.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.

Estimated Landed Cost by Market

Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.

Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany

Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.

Base price $21,100
Standard import duty $2,110
Countervailing duty $0
VAT $4,410
RoRo freight EV Hub estimate $2,000
Customs clearance EV Hub estimate $350
Certification EV Hub estimate $3,250
Registration EV Hub estimate $500
Inland transport EV Hub estimate $500
Estimated landed cost (total) $34,220

Benchmarking Matrix

Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.

Model Battery Wheelbase Fast charge FOB (ref.)
BYD Seal 07 DM I (this model) 17.6 kWh 2900 mm N/A $21,100
Ora Ballet CAT 49.92 kWh 2750 mm 30 min (80%) $21,100
Chery Arrizo e 48.16 kWh 2670 mm 快充0.5h $21,220

Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.

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Data Sources & Verification

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
  • ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
EV Hub calculation
  • ≈ RoRo freight
  • ≈ Certification
  • ≈ Registration
  • ≈ Customs clearance
  • ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing

Data source: EV Hub 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 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review

Specifications

Price basis China ex-factory price (MSRP)
Powertrain PHEV
Body type Sedan
Range (CLTC) 125 km
Battery 17.6 kWh
Battery type LFP (Blade)
Motor power 160 kW
Torque 260 Nm
0-100 km/h 8 s
Top speed 185 km/h
Length 4995 mm
Width 1900 mm
Height 1495 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm
Curb weight 1850 kg
Efficiency 13.5 kWh/100km

Byd Seal 07 DM I (starting at $21,100) is a Sedan from BYD.

  • Battery: 17.6 kWh
  • Motor power: 160 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 8.0 s

Overview

BYD’s BYD Seal 07 DM I is a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Priced from $21,100 ex-factory, the sedan plug-in hybrid electric falls in the value-oriented tier. Key figures are LFP (Blade) cells and a 8-second 0–100 km/h time. Across export markets for the sedan plug-in hybrid electric, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty; meanwhile, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +24.8% over base (≈ $26,335 landed). In the sedan plug-in hybrid electric segment, it serves business fleets watching import duty exposure.

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