BYD Korea will showcase BYD’s Dual Mode Intelligent (DM-i) hybrid technology at the Busan International Mobility Show 2026.

The showcase comes as BYD expands in South Korea after passing 10,000 total vehicle sales there.

BYD said DM-i is a plug-in hybrid system in which the electric motor drives the vehicle most of the time.

The petrol engine supports efficiency and mainly drives the wheels at higher speeds. BYD also said it plans to introduce DM-i passenger models in South Korea in 2026.

BYD launched its passenger-car business in South Korea on Jan. 16, 2025.

The company initially introduce the Atto 3 and later adding the Seal and Sealion 7. Passenger-vehicle sales reached 6,107 units in 2025.

🔗 Source: The Korea Times

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