BYD Seal 07

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BYD Seal 07
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Model codeHX[1]
Also called
  • BYD Destroyer 07 (pre-production)
  • BYD Seal DM-i (China, 2023–2024)
  • BYD Seal 7 DM-i (export)[2]
ProductionJuly 2023[3] – present
AssemblyChina: Zhengzhou, Henan;[3] Shenzhen, Guangdong; Hefei, Anhui; Jinan, Shandong[4]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive
RelatedBYD Han[5]
Powertrain
Engine
TransmissionE-CVT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length
  • 4,980 mm (196.1 in)
  • 4,995 mm (196.7 in) (facelift)
Width
  • 1,890 mm (74.4 in)
  • 1,900 mm (74.8 in) (facelift)
Height1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Curb weight1,795–1,900 kg (3,957–4,189 lb)

The BYD Seal 07 (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹07; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào 07), previously the BYD Seal DM-i until 2024, is a full-size sedan manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. It was only available as a plug-in hybrid known as the Seal 07 DM-i until the 2026 model year, when a battery-electric version known as the Seal 07 EV was introduced.

The vehicle was introduced in a prototype form at 2023 Auto Shanghai as the BYD Destroyer 07, and was renamed to the Seal DM-i when it went on sale to integrate it with the Seal series of sedans. Sold through Ocean Network dealerships, the Seal DM-i is positioned in the BYD's range as an alternative to the similar BYD Han, which belongs to Dynasty Network dealerships. It went on sale in September 2023 in China.[6].

Overview

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The Seal DM-i was originally called the Destroyer 07 and was planned to be the third product of the Warship Series model line. However, plans were changed in July 2023 just months before launch and the vehicle was launched as the Seal 07 DM-i instead.[7][8][5]

The stylistic design by Wolfgang Egger was maintained in the next generation of aesthetics already known from the electric Seal, distinguished, among others, muscular wheel arches, slim roofline and boomerang-shaped headlights. The rear lamps took the shape of water drops, dominating the band in the composition with a chrome strip.[7] The cabin has a design identical to other models in BYD's Ocean Series product line. The central element of the dashboard is the 15.6-inch touchscreen of the multimedia system.[9][10]

  • BYD Destroyer 07 (near-production model)
    BYD Destroyer 07 (near-production model)
  • Rear view
    Rear view

2025 facelift

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On 21 August 2025, BYD officially introduced the facelifted Seal 07 DM-i in China, marketed as the BYD Seal 07 DM-i. The facelift brings a slight increase of dimensions, and brings the Seal 07 DM-i more in line with recent BYD Ocean series models, such as redesigned headlights and a grille repositioned to the lower air intake. The integration of a roof-mounted lidar sensor allows for BYD's “God’s Eye-B” (DiPilot 300) intelligent driving assistance system. It carries over the 5th-generation DM-i powertrain from the pre-facelift model.[11]

BYD Seal 07 EV (2026)

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For the 2026 model year, the BYD Seal 07 EV was unveiled through China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on December 5, 2025 alongside the BYD Qin Max EV, a elongated body Qin L EV.[12] It shares its body and design with the Seal 07 DM-i, which continues to be sold.

Powertrain

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Unlike the BYD Han, the BYD Seal 07 DM-i only uses a front wheel drive instead of both available as a DM-p or DM variant and all-wheel drive for easy turning radius.

Type Engine Trans. Battery Layout Electric motor 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) Electric range (claimed) Calendar years
Displ. Power Torque Type Power Torque NEDC WLTC
1.5 L 121 km DM-i BYD472QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 81 kW (109 hp) 135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft) E-CVT 17.6 kWh LFP FWD PMSM 145 kW (194 hp) 325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft) 8.2 seconds 121 km (75 mi) 101 km (63 mi) 2023–present
1.5 T 121 km DM-i BYD476ZQC 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 turbo 102 kW (137 hp) 231 N⋅m (23.6 kg⋅m; 170 lb⋅ft) 17.6 kWh LFP FWD PMSM 160 kW (215 hp) 325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft) 7.9 seconds 121 km (75 mi) 101 km (63 mi) 2023–present
1.5 T 200 km DM-i 30.7 kWh LFP FWD PMSM 160 kW (215 hp) 325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft) 7.9 seconds 200 km (124 mi) 160 km (99 mi) 2023–present
References:[13]

Sales

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Year China
2023 32,380[14]
2024 65,000[15][16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "比亚迪2022年新车计划曝光：海狮海豹海鸥 驱逐舰巡洋舰登陆舰+汉DM-i". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  2. ^ Kang, Lei (2025-06-06). "BYD brings Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan to Gulf countries". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  3. ^ a b "比亚迪海豹DM-i首批量产车下线，重塑新一代主流中型轿车-汽车-南海网" [BYD Seal DM-i's first batch of mass-produced cars rolls off the assembly line, reshaping a new generation of mainstream mid-size sedans]. hinews.cn. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  4. ^ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  5. ^ a b "驱逐舰07摇身变海豹DM-i，一切都是为了销量" [Destroyer 07 transformed into Seal DM-i, everything is for sales]. Sohu. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  6. ^ "BYD Seal DM-i hits market, starting at 166,800 yuan". Gasgoo. 7 September 2023.
  7. ^ a b "BYD Destroyer 07 PHEV debuts in Shanghai with a 200 km battery range". CarNewsChina. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  8. ^ "BYD Destroyer 07 sedan will launch as BYD Seal DM-i, price may start at 23,500 USD". CarNewsChina. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  9. ^ "BYD Seal DM-i interior unveiled in China with 15.6-inch screen and lots of space". CarNewsChina. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  10. ^ "BYD Ocean's Plug-In Hybrid Destroyer 07 entered the network with battery life of up to 200km". Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  11. ^ "新款比亚迪海豹07 DM-i前脸微调/配激光雷达 现款车型售13.98万起". Autohome (in Chamorro). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  12. ^ Leung, Adrian (2025-12-06). "New BYD Seal 07 EV revealed with 240 kW motor, LiDAR sensor". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  13. ^ "汽车之家|汉|报价大全|参数配置". car.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  14. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  15. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  16. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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