| BYD Seal 06 DM-i | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Powertrain | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
The BYD Seal 06 DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹06DM-i; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào 06 DM-i) is a plug-in hybrid mid-size car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is available as a sedan and station wagon. A sister model of the BYD Qin L DM-i, the Seal 06 DM-i is part of Ocean Series line-up that are distributed through Ocean Network dealerships, positioned between the smaller Seal 05 DM-i and the larger Seal 07 DM-i.
First generation (2024)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | BYD Seal 6 DM-i (Europe) |
| Production | April 2024 – present |
| Assembly | China: Changsha, Hunan; Hefei, Anhui; Zhengzhou, Henan; Jinan, Shandong[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | DM-i 5.0 platform |
| Related | BYD Qin L DM-i |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm (109.8 in) |
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| Width |
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| Curb weight | 1,660–1,775 kg (3,660–3,913 lb) |
The first-generation BYD 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
The exterior of the Seal 06 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 06 DM-i has MacPherson struts at the front and a E-type four-link independent setup at the rear.[4]
Inside, the Seal 06 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, it has a built-in refrigerator with a heating function and the V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) function.[6]
Rear view
BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring
Rear view
Interior
Markets
China
In China, the Seal 06 DM-i saloon is available with five variants: 80km DM-i Deluxe, 80km DM-i Prestige, 120km DM-i Prestige, 120km DM-i Premium and 120km DM-i Flagship.[7] While the Seal 06 DM-i Touring is available with three variants: 80km Noble, 150km Exclusive and 150km Flagship.[8]
Europe
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.[9][10][11]
Oceania
Australia
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.[12][13]
New Zealand
The Seal 6 DM-i Touring was launched in New Zealand on 16 April 2026, in the sole Premium (19 kWh) variant.[14]
Southeast Asia
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.[15]
Powertrain
| Type | Engine | Trans. | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Electric range (claimed) | Calendar years | |||||
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| 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:[16] | |||||||||||||
Safety
Second generation (2026)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2026 |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm (109.1 in) |
| Length | 4,870 mm (191.7 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
The second-generation BYD Seal 06 DM-i, using the same body design as the facelifted BYD Seal 06 EV as the Seal 06 Max, will be released.[19]
Sales
| Year | China |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 193,631[20] |
| 2025 | 165,845[21] |
See also
References
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