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..

Overview

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.

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. 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.

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

2025 facelift

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.

BYD Seal 07 EV (2026)

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. It shares its body and design with the Seal 07 DM-i, which continues to be sold. The electric version of a BYD Seal 07 EV powertrain details isn't released, which is expected to available with both rear-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive which uses an e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform. On 1 March 2026, BYD officially introduced the Seal 07 EV in China. and was go on sale during BYD's Technology Day on March 5, 2026.

Powertrain

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 which allows the fullsize car turning radius fits into narrow space.

The electric version of a BYD Seal 07 EV powertrain details isn't released, which uses an e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform that is expected to available in rear-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive.

TypeEngineTrans.BatteryLayoutElectric motor0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed)Electric range (claimed)Calendar years
Displ.PowerTorqueTypePowerTorqueNEDCWLTC
1.5 L 121 km DM-iBYD472QA 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I481 kW (109 hp)135 N⋅m (13.8 kg⋅m; 99.6 lb⋅ft)E-CVT17.6 kWh LFPFWDPMSM145 kW (194 hp)325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft)8.2 seconds121 km (75 mi)101 km (63 mi)2023–present
1.5 T 121 km DM-iBYD476ZQC 1,497 cc (1.5 L) I4 turbo102 kW (137 hp)231 N⋅m (23.6 kg⋅m; 170 lb⋅ft)17.6 kWh LFPFWDPMSM160 kW (215 hp)325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft)7.9 seconds121 km (75 mi)101 km (63 mi)2023–present
1.5 T 200 km DM-i30.7 kWh LFPFWDPMSM160 kW (215 hp)325 N⋅m (33.1 kg⋅m; 240 lb⋅ft)7.9 seconds200 km (124 mi)160 km (99 mi)2023–present
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Sales

YearChina
202332,380
202465,000

See also

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