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BYD Seal 6 DM-i

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BYD Seal 6 DM-i
BYD Seal 6 DM-i sedan
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Also calledBYD Seal 06 DM-i (China)
ProductionApril 2024 – present
AssemblyChina: Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui; Zhengzhou, Henan; Jinan, Shandong[1]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D-segment)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive
PlatformDM-i 5.0 platform
RelatedBYD Qin L DM-i
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
TransmissionE-CVT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length
  • 4,830 mm (190.2 in) (sedan)
  • 4,850 mm (190.9 in) (wagon)
Width
  • 1,875 mm (73.8 in) (sedan)
  • 1,890 mm (74.4 in) (wagon)
Height
  • 1,495 mm (58.9 in) (sedan)
  • 1,505 mm (59.3 in) (wagon)
Curb weight1,660–1,775 kg (3,660–3,913 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorBYD Seal 06 DM-i (second generation) (China)

The BYD Seal 6 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid mid-size car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024, originally marketed in China as the BYD Seal 06 DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹06DM-i; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào 06 DM-i. It is available as a sedan and station wagon.

History

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The Seal 06 DM-i debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in April,[2][3] and launched in China on 28 May 2024. It shares BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system marketed as DM-i 5.0 with the Qin L from the 'Dynasty Series'.[4]

Design and equipment

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The exterior of the Seal 6 DM-i adopts the design language from the BYD Ocean vehicle series. It features a closed front fascia, door handles of an outward-flip design, a transparent taillight bar and an illuminated BYD logo on the rear boot lid.[2][4] For the suspension, the Seal 6 DM-i has MacPherson struts at the front and a E-type four-link independent setup at the rear.[4]

Inside, the Seal 6 DM-i carries over the Ocean series design for the dashboard and doors. There is a 8.8-inch LCD digital instrument cluster and a rotatable 15.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment system.[4]

The station wagon model was unveiled in April 2025 at the Shanghai Auto Show,[5] and was launched in China on 4 July 2025.[6] The station wagon has a maximum boot capacity of 1,535 L (54.2 cu ft) when the rear seats are folded down.[6]

Markets

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Europe

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The Seal 6 DM-i saloon and Touring models made its European debut at the IAA Mobility 2025, with sales commenced in late 2025. In Europe, it is available with three trim levels: Boost, Comfort Lite and Comfort, available with 10 and 19 kWh battery capacities.[7][8][9]

Oceania

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Australia

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The Seal 6 DM-i went on sale in Australia on 9 April 2026, in both saloon and Touring bodystyles. The saloon is available in the sole Essential (10 kWh) variant, while the Touring is available in the sole Premium (19 kWh variant). At the time of its introduction, the Seal 6 DM-i was the cheapest plug-in hybrid saloon and station wagon models on sale in Australia, and the Touring model was the cheapest station wagon on sale in the country.[10][11]

New Zealand

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The Seal 6 DM-i Touring was launched in New Zealand on 16 April 2026, in the sole Premium (19 kWh) variant.[12]

Southeast Asia

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The Seal 6 DM-i was launched in Singapore on 8 May 2026, in both saloon and Touring bodystyles. The saloon is available with Dynamic (10 kWh) and Premium (19 kWh) variants, while the Touring is available in the sole Dynamic (10 kWh) variant.[13]

Powertrain

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Type Engine Trans. Battery Layout Electric motor 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) Electric range (claimed) Calendar years
Displ. Power Torque Type Power Torque CLTC WLTC
1.5L 80 km DM-i BYD476QC 1,498 cc (1.5 L) I4 74 kW (99 hp) 126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft) E-CVT 10.08 kWh LFP Blade battery FWD TZ210XYB PMSM 120 kW (161 hp) 210 N⋅m (21.4 kg⋅m; 155 lb⋅ft) 7.9 seconds 80 km (50 mi) 60 km (37 mi) 2024–present
1.5L 120 km DM-i 15.87 kWh LFP Blade battery FWD TZ210XYC PMSM 160 kW (215 hp) 260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft) 7.5 seconds 120 km (75 mi) 90 km (56 mi) 2024–present
References:[14]

Safety

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Euro NCAP test results
BYD Seal 6 'Comfort Lite', (LHD) (2025)[15]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 36.9 92%
Child occupant: 44.5 90%
Pedestrian: 53.1 84%
Safety assist: 15.5 85%

Sales

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Year China
2024 193,631[16]
2025 165,845[17]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 "比亚迪海豹06DM-i、海狮07EV及全新概念车即将亮相北京车展" [BYD Seal 06DM-i, Hiace 07EV and new concept cars will be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show]. m.qctt.cn (in Chinese). 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Kang, Lei (25 April 2024). "BYD unveils Qin L, Seal 06 hybrid sedans at Beijing auto show". CnEVPost. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Andrews, Mark (28 May 2024). "BYD Seal 06 DM-i with 5th gen PHEV technology launched in China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Leung, Adrian (23 April 2025). "BYD unveils expanded 06 series lineup in Shanghai: from wagon to electric sedan". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  6. 1 2 Bobylev, Denis (4 July 2025). "BYD Seal 06 DM-i wagon launched in China for 15,320 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "BYD launches SEAL 6 DM-i sedan and wagon, bringing the freedom of Super Hybrid technology". BYD. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  8. ↑ Kang, Lei (5 September 2025). "BYD launches Seal 06 DM-i hybrid sedan in Europe". CnEVPost. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  9. ↑ Bobylev, Denis (8 September 2025). "BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring debuts in Europe with 1,300 km hybrid range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  10. ↑ Stopford, William (10 April 2026). "2026 BYD Seal 6 price and specs". CarExpert. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  11. ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (7 April 2026). "Toyota Camry-beating price for BYD's first Aussie hybrid that's not an SUV or ute". Drive. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "BYD Shark 6 Performance and Seal 06 Touring arrive in NZ". DriveLife. 15 April 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "BYD Singapore unveils the Seal 6 DM-i in two forms". Sgcarmart. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "汽车之家|海豹06 DM-i|报价大全|参数配置" [Autohome | Seal 06 DM-i | Price List | Parameters Configuration]. Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  15. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/byd/seal+6/57956
  16. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] BYD plug-in hybrid retail sales ranking in China in 2024 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  17. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年比亚迪插电混动零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车" [[Yiche Sales Ranking] BYD plug-in hybrid retail sales ranking in China in 2025 - Yiche Ranking - Yiche]. Yiche (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
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