BYD Seal 08 DM-i
Key Attributes
Product Summary
The BYD Seal 08 DM-i is a flagship plug-in hybrid sedan with BYD's 5th-gen DM-i system, a 45.36 kWh Blade battery, 400 km CLTC pure-electric range, 1,660 km combined range, 800V-class flash charging, DiPilot B LiDAR ADAS and DiSus-A air suspension.
Product Details
The BYD Seal 08 DM-i is BYD's flagship plug-in hybrid sedan, built on the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design with a 3,030 mm wheelbase for limousine-grade rear space. Powered by BYD's 5th-generation DM-i super hybrid (1.5T dedicated engine + front e-motor + E-CVT), it pairs a 45.36 kWh Blade battery with a 400 km CLTC pure-electric range and a 1,660 km combined range.
Key Highlights
- 5th-Gen DM-i Hybrid – 1.5T engine (115 kW / 225 N·m) + front motor (200 kW / 315 N·m); dual-motor AWD adds 400 kW / 675 N·m; 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s (FWD) or 3.8 s (AWD).
- Long Electric Range – 45.36 kWh 2nd-gen Blade battery, 400 km CLTC (FWD) / 350 km (AWD) electric range, 1,660 km combined; NEDC fuel use only 3.6 L/100 km.
- Flash Charging – first BYD model with flash charge standard on both PHEV and EV; ~400 km range in 5 min, full in 9 min (low-temp adds only 3 min at –30°C).
- Flagship Chassis – front double-wishbone + rear five-link suspension, DiSus-A closed dual-chamber air suspension + road preview (higher trims), rear-wheel steering (±7°, 4.95 m turning radius), smart crab mode.
- LiDAR ADAS & Luxury – DiPilot B (God's Eye B) LiDAR standard, CNOA/HNOA + AEB; dual zero-gravity front seats, ventilated/heated/massage all seats, 20-speaker Devialet audio, 4 electric soft-close doors.
Variant Comparison
| Item | 400km FWD Premium | 400km FWD Flagship | 350km AWD Flagship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | FWD, 1-motor | FWD, 1-motor | Dual-motor AWD |
| Power / Torque | 200 kW / 315 N·m | 200 kW / 315 N·m | 400 kW / 675 N·m |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 6.8 s | 3.8 s |
| Battery (Blade) | 45.36 kWh | 45.36 kWh | 45.36 kWh |
| CLTC Range | 400 km EV / 1,660 km total | 400 km EV / 1,660 km total | 350 km EV / 1,000 km total |
| Air Suspension | – | DiSus-A (opt.) | DiSus-A standard |
| Seats / Audio | Zero-gravity + 20-spk | Zero-gravity + 20-spk | Zero-gravity + 20-spk |
Common Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5T dedicated hybrid (L4, turbo), 115 kW / 225 N·m |
| Electric Motor | Front PMSM 200 kW / 315 N·m (AWD adds rear 200 kW) |
| Transmission | E-CVT (electronic continuously variable) |
| Battery | 2nd-gen Blade LFP (FinDreams), 45.36 kWh |
| Range | 400 km CLTC EV (FWD) / 350 km (AWD); 1,660 km combined |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5,150 × 1,999 × 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm |
| Seats / Body | 5 seats, 4-door flagship sedan |
| Curb Weight | 2,145 kg (FWD) / 2,270 kg (AWD) |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone / rear five-link; DiSus-A air (higher trims) |
| Steering / Radius | Rear-wheel steer ±7° / 4.95 m turning radius |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
Available in exterior colors (Coral Red, Glaze Silver, Cloud White, Poseidon Green, Mist Purple, Obsidian Black; two-tone options) with Dawn Beige / Cloud Frost / Smoke Brown / Night Purple interior. Left-hand-drive export configuration; LHD-to-RHD conversion and export certification can be arranged per destination market. Equipped with heat-pump AC, V2L discharge and 12-month complimentary flash-charging coverage at BYD stations.
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