BYD has once again put forward a difficult argument to refute: crash test data. Its Seal 6 DM-i model, a plug-in hybrid sedan, has achieved the maximum rating of five stars in ANCAP tests, the organization that evaluates safety in Australia and New Zealand following the same criteria as Euro NCAP. This means the results are also valid for the European market.
Hybrid technology passes the safety test 🚗
The Seal 6 DM-i stands out not only for its plug-in hybrid propulsion system but also for its body structure. BYD has used high-strength steels and a Blade battery arrangement that forms part of the chassis, contributing to high torsional rigidity. In frontal and side impact tests, the vehicle maintained cabin integrity, and the driver assistance systems also received a high rating for their response in emergency scenarios.
Spoiler: it didn't catch fire or split in half 🔥
For those who still think a Chinese car is synonymous with thin sheet metal and paper airbags, ANCAP's five stars arrive like a bucket of cold water. Or rather, like a direct blow to prejudice. While some manufacturers continue to sell smoke with safety promises, BYD has preferred to crash its car into a wall and then show the photos. And no, there was no need to call the fire department.