BYD Seal 06 DM-i
| BYD Seal 06 DM-i | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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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 | |
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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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| 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]
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Rear view
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BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring
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Interior
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:[7] | |||||||||||||
Safety
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 36.9 | 92% |
| Child occupant: | 44.5 | 90% |
| Pedestrian: | 53.1 | 84% |
| Safety assist: | 15.5 | 85% |
Second generation (2026)
| Second generation | |
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| 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 in early 2026.[9]
Sales
| Year | China |
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| 2024 | 193,631[10] |
| 2025 | 165,845[11] |
See also
References
- ^ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ a b "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). 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Kang, Lei (2024-04-25). "BYD unveils Qin L, Seal 06 hybrid sedans at Beijing auto show". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ a b c d Andrews, Mark (2024-05-28). "BYD Seal 06 DM-i with 5th gen PHEV technology launched in China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (2025-04-23). "BYD unveils expanded 06 series lineup in Shanghai: from wagon to electric sedan". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ a b Bobylev, Denis (2025-07-04). "BYD Seal 06 DM-i wagon launched in China for 15,320 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "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 2024-06-05.
- ^ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/byd/seal+6/57956
- ^ "新款比亚迪海豹06 DM-i申报图 外观变时尚 最大纯电续航230km". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). 2025-03-13. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "【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 2025-01-12.
- ^ "【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 2026-03-01.