BYD Seal 6 DM-1 Variant — 2,000 Kilometer Range, $15,340. Anybody Want One? - CleanTechnica

The BYD Seal 6 DM-1 Variant is a new plug-in hybrid wagon from Chinese automaker BYD, offering an impressive total range of up to 2,000 km (1,240 miles) under the Chinese testing standard. Measuring 4.8 meters (16 feet) long, it seats five passengers and provides substantial cargo space—670 liters (23 cubic feet) with seats up and 1,535 liters (54 cubic feet) with the rear seats folded—comparable to or exceeding some electric SUVs like the Chevy Equinox EV. The vehicle is available in three trim levels starting at approximately $15,320, featuring BYD’s fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine paired with electric motors of varying power outputs (120 kW or 160 kW) and battery capacities (10 kWh or 18.7 kWh). The base model delivers about 80 km (50 miles) of electric-only range and