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BYD Opens European Orders for Seal 6 Touring Plug‑In Wagon From €42,990

The new estate underscores BYD’s pivot to plug‑in hybrids to avoid EU duties on Chinese battery‑electric imports.

Overview

  • Orders are live now with a €42,990 starting price, and first deliveries are scheduled for later in 2025.
  • Two battery options are offered: a 10.8 kWh pack that charges at up to 3.3 kW AC and a 19 kWh pack with 6.6 kW AC and up to 26 kW DC capability, with a quoted 30–80% DC top‑up of about 23 minutes for roughly 9.5 kWh net.
  • The drivetrain runs mainly on a 145 kW electric motor, with a 1.5‑liter gasoline unit that can generate power or drive the wheels for up to 156 kW system output and a top speed of around 180 km/h.
  • BYD cites up to about 100 km of electric‑only driving on the larger battery and a total range exceeding 1,300 km using a 65‑liter fuel tank.
  • The five‑seat wagon measures 4.84 meters and offers 500 to 1,535 liters of cargo space, and it carries a six‑year general warranty with eight years for the drive system and battery.