The BYD Seal 06 DM-i plug-in hybrid station wagon was launched in China with a starting price of 109,800 yuan (15,230 USD). This family driver boasts a mixed range of 2,000 km, fuel consumption of 3.15 L/100km, and a 670-liter trunk. The Seal 06 DM-i wagon has the potential to become a model for overseas markets.
In contrast with Europe, station wagons aren’t quite popular in China. Previously, a few well-known domestic automakers produced such cars, as customers preferred to ride in higher SUVs. Station wagons became a thing with the active development of the new energy vehicle segment in China. Thanks to a lower body and a sleek outline, NEV wagons are seemingly more efficient than crossovers, offering the same level of practicality.
In the last five years, Chinese automakers launched a bunch of new energy station wagons. This list includes cars like Zeekr 001, Zeekr 007 GT, Nio ET5 Touring, Denza Z9 GT, Neta S, and other models. Interestingly, most of these cars reached European soil or are about to enter the European market. According to a CarNewsChina source close to the company, BYD plans to bring the BYD Seal 06 DM-i wagon to European buyers, too.