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BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring taxi program in Germany 2026: range, partners, and price

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BYD is offering German taxi and rental fleets already converted Seal 6 DM-i Touring hybrids with a 1,350 km WLTP range, though pricing and conversion costs remain undisclosed.

About 100 already converted vehicles are meant to spare German taxi fleets a long wait. But the economics of BYD’s offer can’t be assessed yet: the manufacturer has announced special terms without naming the discounts, lease rates, or conversion costs.

The program is built around the plug-in hybrid BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring. Its combined range reaches 1,350 km (WLTP), of which up to 100 km can be covered without starting the gasoline engine. That combination reduces dependence on charging stations during a long shift.

Conversions are handled by DIE Transform, Intax, Heedfeld and Reuss. Together with the first partner, BYD has built up a stock of roughly 100 ready-to-use vehicles. The electric crossovers Atto 3 Evo and Sealion 7 will join the program later, letting operators choose between the hybrid’s greater total range and fully electric operation.

The project also draws on the brand’s broader presence: BYD is already expanding its dealer network in Germany, aiming to reach roughly 350 sales and service sites by the end of 2026.

Quick access to ready-made vehicles genuinely matters for a taxi fleet, but 100 cars only solve the timing question. The program’s financial sense will become clear once the price, conversion cost, and service terms are published.

This English edition was prepared using AI translation under editorial oversight by SpeedMe. The original reporting is by Yulia Ivanchik

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