BYD at IAA Munich: hybrids, EU production, ultrafast charge
BYD at IAA Munich: SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, EU-built Dolphin Surf, and a 300-site charging push
BYD at IAA Munich: hybrids, EU production, ultrafast charge
At IAA Munich, BYD unveils SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, EU-built Dolphin Surf, Atto 2 hybrid, and a 300-site ultrafast charging network, plus a CPO used-car program.
2025-09-09T09:45:33+03:00
2025-09-09T09:45:33+03:00
2025-09-09T09:45:33+03:00
At the IAA Mobility show in Munich, BYD rolled out a series of bold moves. Center stage went to the SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, the brand’s first family-focused model for Europe with a hybrid powertrain and a combined range of more than 1,300 km. The car will also be offered as a sedan. If that figure carries over to everyday driving, it would go a long way toward easing long-distance worries.No less attention went to the compact Dolphin Surf. It will be the first BYD built in Europe, at a plant in Szeged, Hungary—a decision that helps avoid European tariffs and strengthens the brand’s most affordable model, already a sales hit. The Dolphin Surf also earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating, underscoring a strong safety showing. Local production should sharpen price positioning where it matters most.Next comes the Atto 2 with BYD’s DM-i hybrid technology, a move set to push the brand into the segment of budget-friendly plug-in crossovers. The company also confirmed plans for an ultrafast charging network: up to 300 sites in Europe by mid-2026, with output that could approach the 1 MW levels seen in China. It’s an ambitious push; if realized, those figures would be hard to ignore.Beyond that, the brand is launching a certified pre-owned program. Cars will undergo a 179-point inspection and be sold with a warranty, a verified battery state of health, and added service benefits—pragmatic steps that should build confidence in used cars.BYD’s strategy is plain to see: focus on mass-market, low-cost vehicles that pose a genuine threat to European brands. Starting Dolphin Surf production in Europe looks like a move that could prove a turning point for the entire market.
BYD, IAA Munich, SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, Dolphin Surf, Atto 2, hybrid powertrain, EU production, Szeged Hungary, ultrafast charging network, 300 sites, Euro NCAP, certified pre-owned, European market
2025
Michael Powers
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BYD at IAA Munich: SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, EU-built Dolphin Surf, and a 300-site charging push
At IAA Munich, BYD unveils SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, EU-built Dolphin Surf, Atto 2 hybrid, and a 300-site ultrafast charging network, plus a CPO used-car program.
Michael Powers, Editor
At the IAA Mobility show in Munich, BYD rolled out a series of bold moves. Center stage went to the SEAL 6 DM-i Touring, the brand’s first family-focused model for Europe with a hybrid powertrain and a combined range of more than 1,300 km. The car will also be offered as a sedan. If that figure carries over to everyday driving, it would go a long way toward easing long-distance worries.
No less attention went to the compact Dolphin Surf. It will be the first BYD built in Europe, at a plant in Szeged, Hungary—a decision that helps avoid European tariffs and strengthens the brand’s most affordable model, already a sales hit. The Dolphin Surf also earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating, underscoring a strong safety showing. Local production should sharpen price positioning where it matters most.
Next comes the Atto 2 with BYD’s DM-i hybrid technology, a move set to push the brand into the segment of budget-friendly plug-in crossovers. The company also confirmed plans for an ultrafast charging network: up to 300 sites in Europe by mid-2026, with output that could approach the 1 MW levels seen in China. It’s an ambitious push; if realized, those figures would be hard to ignore.
Beyond that, the brand is launching a certified pre-owned program. Cars will undergo a 179-point inspection and be sold with a warranty, a verified battery state of health, and added service benefits—pragmatic steps that should build confidence in used cars.
BYD’s strategy is plain to see: focus on mass-market, low-cost vehicles that pose a genuine threat to European brands. Starting Dolphin Surf production in Europe looks like a move that could prove a turning point for the entire market.
