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Entity Snapshot
The BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring is a sedan PHEV from BYD, listed from $15,460 ex-factory. CLTC range is 150 km from a 18.71 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) · 18.71 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 150 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 3h 25m (15-100%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $15,460 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front 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
| Length | 4850 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2790 mm |
| Curb weight | 1700 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.80 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 code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: 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 — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $15,460 |
| Standard import duty | $1,546 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $3,231 |
| 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) | $26,837 |
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 06 DM-i Touring (this model) | 18.71 kWh | 2790 mm | 3h 25m (15-100%) | $15,460 |
| Changan UNI-V HEV | 1.7 kWh | 2750 mm | N/A | $15,260 |
| Chery Fulwin A8L | 18.67 kWh | 2790 mm | 19 min (30–80%) | $15,260 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ 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) | 150 km |
| Battery | 18.71 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 4850 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2790 mm |
| Curb weight | 1700 kg |
| Efficiency | 12.1 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 3h 25m (15-100%) |
Byd Seal 06 DMI Touring (starting at $15,460) is a Sedan from BYD.
- Battery: 18.71 kWh
- Motor power: 120 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 8.7 s
Overview
The BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring is a sedan plug-in hybrid with front-wheel-drive from BYD. As a value-oriented sedan plug-in hybrid, it starts at $15,460 ex-factory. For the sedan plug-in hybrid, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty — the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +32% over base ($20,413 landed). It carries a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout and 150 km of CLTC range. The sedan plug-in hybrid profile suits business fleets focused on volume import economics.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $26,837 | +73.6% |
| France | EU | $26,907 | +74.0% |
| Netherlands | EU | $27,077 | +75.1% |
| Sweden | EU | $27,427 | +77.4% |
| Denmark | EU | $30,857 | +99.6% |
| Spain | EU | $26,787 | +73.3% |
| Italy | EU | $27,097 | +75.3% |
| Belgium | EU | $26,827 | +73.5% |
| Austria | EU | $26,707 | +72.8% |
| Portugal | EU | $27,217 | +76.1% |
| Ireland | EU | $27,217 | +76.1% |
| Poland | EU | $27,072 | +75.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $26,657 | +72.4% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $26,575 | +71.9% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $23,430 | +51.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $21,494 | +39.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $23,117 | +49.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $24,369 | +57.6% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $20,413 | +32.0% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $30,222 | +95.5% |
| Australia | Oceania | $22,856 | +47.8% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $23,152 | +49.8% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $21,192 | +37.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $22,506 | +45.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $30,440 | +96.9% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $25,081 | +62.2% |
| Mexico | North America | $33,950 | +119.6% |
| Canada | North America | $24,263 | +56.9% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $30,989 | +100.4% |
| South Africa | Africa | $28,453 | +84.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $15,460 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,546 |
| Countervailing duty (17%) | $2,891 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,780 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $30,277 |
Premium over base price: +95.8%
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