BYD’s SEAL 6 DM-i saloon and SEAL 6 DM-i TOURING estate have achieved the highest five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading independent vehicle assessment program. This result underscores their robust structural integrity and advanced driver-assistance systems, positioning them as reliable choices for long-range hybrid family vehicles.
Highlights
- Top Scores in Key Tests: 92% in adult occupant protection, including maximum points in side barrier and pole impact simulations.
- Strong Child Safety Performance: 90% rating with full marks in frontal offset and side barrier child occupant tests.
- Vulnerable Road User Protection: 84% score, enhanced by effective pedestrian detection and autonomous emergency braking.
- Driver Assistance Excellence: 85% for safety features, praised for BYD’s integrated systems like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.
Detailed Euro NCAP Performance
The Euro NCAP evaluation divides safety into four core categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection, and safety assist systems. The SEAL 6 DM-i excelled across these, reflecting BYD’s engineering focus on hybrid vehicle durability.
Adult and Child Occupant Results
Adult occupant protection reached 92%, driven by superior side impact resistance. The side barrier test and severe side pole impact both yielded maximum scores, minimizing injury risk to chest and head areas. Child occupant protection scored 90%, with perfect results in dynamic tests simulating frontal offset and side barrier crashes, ensuring secure restraint for child seats.
Vulnerable Users and Assistance Systems
Protection for pedestrians and cyclists earned 84%, bolstered by the vehicle’s active bonnet system and precise sensor coverage. Safety assist technologies scored 85%, with Euro NCAP commending BYD’s proprietary driver-assistance suite for its “excellent” integration, including speed assistance and cyclist detection.
BYD’s Broader Safety Track Record
This five-star rating marks the ninth such achievement for BYD models since entering Europe’s passenger car market in 2022. Recent recipients include the DOLPHIN SURF, DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL, SEAL U, SEAL U DM-i, TANG, and SEALION 7, demonstrating consistent adherence to stringent safety standards.
BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li emphasized: “Safety is integral to our technology-driven approach. This rating confirms the SEAL 6 DM-i and TOURING deliver efficient hybrid performance—up to 65 miles electric range and 935 miles combined—without sacrificing occupant protection.”
Model Specifications and Features
Launched in European dealerships in September 2025, these Super Hybrid models incorporate BYD’s DM-i plug-in technology for optimized efficiency.
- SEAL 6 DM-i Saloon: Up to 65 miles WLTP electric range; combined range exceeds 935 miles on full tank and charge.
- SEAL 6 DM-i TOURING Estate: 62 miles electric range; up to 1,535 liters boot capacity; combined range up to 839 miles.
- Key Technologies: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) for external power supply; NFC keyless entry; 12.8- or 15.6-inch rotating infotainment screens.
These features support practical daily use while maintaining hybrid versatility for extended journeys.
Company Overview
BYD Auto, established in 2003 as a subsidiary of the BYD Group, specializes in pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to advance sustainable mobility. Core innovations include the Blade Battery, DM-i hybrid system, e-Platform 3.0, and DiSus Intelligent Body Control System. As the first major automaker to phase out fossil-fuel production, BYD has led China’s new energy vehicle sales for a decade.
BYD Europe, based in the Netherlands, drives the brand’s expansion with a focus on safe, efficient new energy solutions.
For further details, visit www.byd.com.
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